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Marsh Shapiro's Nitty Gritty Souvenir Menu
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Front cover and interior of a souvenir menu from the Nitty Gritty, a bar and restaurant that is "home of the famous Gritty Burger," with a marching line of food items at the bottom of the front cover and spot illustrations of food offerings and a view of the intersection where the restaurant is located on the menu interior.
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