Aided by a pulsating public address system, the home fans generated a lively atmosphere in the build-up to the match, but it was Boro who had the first chance when Jeremie Aliadiere fired straight at Maik Taylor.

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Darden Restaurants, which owns Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Longhorn Steakhouse, has responded to the trend with new restaurant franchises like Yard House, which prides itself on a large draft beer menu, American-fusion cuisine and a lively atmosphere punctuated with classic rock music and flat-screen TVs playing sporting events and news broadcasts.

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La Bodeguita de Medio, a classic restaurant in Old Havana, is worth a stop more for its lively atmosphere than its food.

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