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Rotating lazily at one revolution per hour, this decidedly retro tower-top restaurant takes in a 360-degree view. There’s purportedly food involved, but the novelty is the slow-motion sit-and-spin with sunset cocktails at the bar; the food is pure afterthought. In fact, the closing time keeps creeping back to just after dusk – there is a dress code, no shorts etc.


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