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- ↑ Schneck, Ken (January 22, 2020). "Classic Cleveland Restaurants: Guarino's". Cleveland Magazine. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ↑ Dine At The Historic Spot In Cleveland Where Frank Sinatra Was Said To Unwind
