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"I was surprised to see that the 26‑year‑old Old City fixture modeled after the 1773 original has closed; the historic watering hole, once frequented by figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, was known for hearty items such as a “Colonial turkey pot pie,” beers brewed from Founding Fathers’ recipes, and waitstaff in period garb, and proprietors said the loss of overseas tourism destroyed much of the business." - Rachel Vigoda