diff --git a/006-venue-finder/app.py b/006-venue-finder/app.py
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+import re
+import math
+import json
+import os
+from flask import Flask, request, jsonify
+
+app = Flask(__name__)
+
+DEFAULT_LAT = 40.4406
+DEFAULT_LNG = -79.9959
+DATA_FILE = "assets/data.md"
+PREFS_FILE = "preferences.json"
+
+# --- Data Parsing ---
+
+def parse_data_md():
+    with open(DATA_FILE, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+        content = f.read()
+    venues = []
+    lines = content.splitlines()
+    i = 0
+    current_category_group = None
+    current_subcategory = None
+    
+    while i < len(lines):
+        line = lines[i].rstrip()
+        stripped = line.strip()
+        if stripped.startswith("## ") and not stripped.startswith("###"):
+            if "Data Summary" not in stripped:
+                current_category_group = stripped[3:].strip()
+                current_subcategory = None
+        elif stripped.startswith("### "):
+            current_subcategory = stripped[4:].strip()
+            m = re.match(r'^\d+\.\s+(.*)', current_subcategory)
+            if m:
+                current_subcategory = m.group(1).strip()
+        elif stripped.startswith("#### "):
+            name = stripped[5:].strip()
+            venue = {"name": name}
+            i += 1
+            while i < len(lines):
+                l = lines[i].rstrip()
+                s = l.strip()
+                if s.startswith("#### "):
+                    i -= 1
+                    break
+                if s.startswith("## ") or s.startswith("### "):
+                    break
+                if s.startswith('- **'):
+                    close = s.find(':** ')
+                    if close != -1:
+                        key = s[4:close].strip().lower().replace(" ", "_")
+                        val = s[close+4:].strip()
+                        venue[key] = val
+                elif s.startswith('- "') and s.endswith('"'):
+                    if "reviews" not in venue:
+                        venue["reviews"] = []
+                    venue["reviews"].append(s[2:-1].strip())
+                i += 1
+            venue["category"] = current_subcategory
+            venue["category_group"] = current_category_group
+            venues.append(postprocess_venue(venue))
+            continue
+        i += 1
+    return venues
+
+def postprocess_venue(v):
+    status = v.get("status", "Closed")
+    v["status"] = "Open" if status.lower().strip() == "open" else "Closed"
+    
+    coords = v.get("coordinates", "")
+    if "," in coords:
+        parts = coords.split(",")
+        try:
+            v["lat"] = float(parts[0].strip())
+            v["lng"] = float(parts[1].strip())
+        except:
+            v["lat"] = 0.0
+            v["lng"] = 0.0
+    else:
+        v["lat"] = 0.0
+        v["lng"] = 0.0
+
+    rating = v.get("rating", "")
+    try:
+        v["rating"] = float(rating)
+    except:
+        v["rating"] = 0.0
+
+    rc = v.get("review_count", "")
+    try:
+        v["review_count"] = int(rc)
+    except:
+        v["review_count"] = 0
+
+    for field in ["cuisine_type", "facilities", "dietary_options"]:
+        val = v.get(field, "")
+        if val:
+            v[field] = [x.strip() for x in val.split(",") if x.strip()]
+        else:
+            v[field] = []
+
+    kw = v.get("keywords", "")
+    v["keywords_raw"] = kw
+    v["keywords"] = []
+    if kw:
+        for word in re.findall(r"#([a-zA-Z0-9\-]+)", kw):
+            v["keywords"].append(word.lower())
+
+    return v
+
+venues = parse_data_md()
+
+for idx, venue in enumerate(venues):
+    venue["id"] = idx + 1
+
+def get_venue_by_id(vid):
+    for v in venues:
+        if v["id"] == vid:
+            return v
+    return None
+
+# --- Preferences ---
+
+DEFAULT_PREFERENCES = {
+    "cuisine_types": [],
+    "dietary_options": [],
+    "facilities": [],
+    "keywords": []
+}
+
+def load_preferences():
+    if os.path.exists(PREFS_FILE):
+        try:
+            with open(PREFS_FILE, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+                return json.load(f)
+        except:
+            pass
+    return DEFAULT_PREFERENCES.copy()
+
+def save_preferences(prefs):
+    with open(PREFS_FILE, "w", encoding="utf-8") as f:
+        json.dump(prefs, f, indent=2)
+
+# --- Distance & Time ---
+
+def calc_distance(lat1, lng1, lat2, lng2):
+    dlat = lat2 - lat1
+    dlng = lng2 - lng1
+    return math.sqrt((dlat * 69) ** 2 + (dlng * 54.6) ** 2)
+
+def format_distance(miles):
+    if miles < 0.6:
+        feet = round(miles * 5280 / 50) * 50
+        return f"{feet} ft"
+    else:
+        return f"{miles:.1f} mi"
+
+def travel_time(miles, speed_mph):
+    if speed_mph <= 0:
+        return 0
+    minutes = miles / speed_mph * 60
+    return math.ceil(minutes)
+
+# --- Keyword Matching ---
+
+def matches_keyword_selection(venue, keyword):
+    k = keyword.lower().strip().replace(" ", "-")
+    kw_set = set(venue.get("keywords", []))
+    facilities = venue.get("facilities", [])
+    facilities_set = set([f.lower().replace(" ", "-") for f in facilities])
+    price = venue.get("price_range", "")
+    if not price:
+        price = ""
+
+    matchers = {
+        "highly-rated": venue.get("rating", 0) >= 4.5,
+        "good-value": "good-value" in kw_set or price in ("$", "$$"),
+        "great-atmosphere": any(w in kw_set for w in {"lively", "cozy", "beautiful", "vibrant", "welcoming", "elegant", "sophisticated", "fun"}),
+        "romantic": "romantic" in kw_set,
+        "group-friendly": "spacious-seating" in facilities_set or "family-gatherings" in kw_set,
+        "full-bar": "full-bar" in facilities_set,
+        "scenic-view": "scenic-view" in facilities_set,
+        "quiet": "quiet" in kw_set,
+        "clean": "clean" in kw_set,
+        "upscale": price in ("$$$", "$$$$") or "upscale" in kw_set or "elegant" in kw_set,
+        "casual": price in ("$", "$$") or "casual" in kw_set,
+        "family-gathering": "family-gatherings" in kw_set,
+        "child-friendly": "family-friendly" in kw_set or any(f in facilities_set for f in {"play-area", "high-chairs", "kids-utensils", "changing-station"}),
+        "kids-welcome": "family-friendly" in kw_set or any(f in facilities_set for f in {"play-area", "high-chairs", "kids-utensils", "changing-station"}),
+        "entertainment": "entertainment" in facilities_set or "entertaining" in kw_set,
+        "activities": "play-area" in facilities_set or any(w in kw_set for w in {"activities", "interactive", "hands-on"}),
+    }
+    return matchers.get(k, False)
+
+# --- Filtering ---
+
+CATEGORY_GROUPS = {
+    "Food & Dining": ["General Restaurants", "Western Restaurants", "Cafes", "Kids Cafes"],
+    "Places to Visit": ["Playgrounds & Parks", "Museums & Experience Centers", "Festivals & Events", "Indoor Playgrounds"]
+}
+
+def filter_venues(category, prefs, user_lat, user_lng, using_default):
+    selected_cats = []
+    if category == "Food & Dining":
+        selected_cats = CATEGORY_GROUPS["Food & Dining"]
+    elif category == "Places to Visit":
+        selected_cats = CATEGORY_GROUPS["Places to Visit"]
+    elif category:
+        selected_cats = [category]
+    else:
+        selected_cats = None
+    
+    results = []
+    for v in venues:
+        cat = v.get("category", "").strip()
+        if selected_cats is not None and cat not in selected_cats:
+            continue
+        
+        # Cuisine types filter
+        cuisine_sel = prefs.get("cuisine_types", [])
+        if cuisine_sel:
+            venue_cuisines = [c.lower() for c in v.get("cuisine_type", [])]
+            if not any(c.lower() in venue_cuisines for c in cuisine_sel):
+                continue
+        
+        # Dietary options filter
+        diet_sel = prefs.get("dietary_options", [])
+        if diet_sel:
+            venue_diets = [d.lower() for d in v.get("dietary_options", [])]
+            if not any(d.lower() in venue_diets for d in diet_sel):
+                continue
+        
+        # Facilities filter
+        fac_sel = prefs.get("facilities", [])
+        if fac_sel:
+            venue_facs = [f.lower() for f in v.get("facilities", [])]
+            if not any(f.lower() in venue_facs for f in fac_sel):
+                continue
+        
+        # Keywords filter
+        kw_sel = prefs.get("keywords", [])
+        if kw_sel:
+            matched_any = False
+            for sel_kw in kw_sel:
+                if matches_keyword_selection(v, sel_kw):
+                    matched_any = True
+                    break
+            if not matched_any:
+                continue
+        
+        distance = calc_distance(user_lat, user_lng, v["lat"], v["lng"])
+        v_copy = dict(v)
+        v_copy["distance_miles"] = distance
+        v_copy["distance_display"] = format_distance(distance)
+        v_copy["driving_time"] = travel_time(distance, 22)
+        v_copy["walking_time"] = travel_time(distance, 3)
+        v_copy["using_default_location"] = using_default
+        results.append(v_copy)
+    
+    results.sort(key=lambda x: (x["distance_miles"], x["name"].lower()))
+    return results
+
+# --- API Endpoints ---
+
+@app.route("/categories", methods=["GET"])
+def get_categories():
+    return jsonify({
+        "groups": {
+            "Food & Dining": ["General Restaurants", "Western Restaurants", "Cafes", "Kids Cafes"],
+            "Places to Visit": ["Playgrounds & Parks", "Museums & Experience Centers", "Festivals & Events", "Indoor Playgrounds"]
+        }
+    })
+
+@app.route("/preferences", methods=["GET"])
+def get_preferences():
+    return jsonify(load_preferences())
+
+@app.route("/preferences", methods=["POST"])
+def set_preferences():
+    body = request.get_json(force=True, silent=True) or {}
+    prefs = {
+        "cuisine_types": body.get("cuisine_types", []),
+        "dietary_options": body.get("dietary_options", []),
+        "facilities": body.get("facilities", []),
+        "keywords": body.get("keywords", [])
+    }
+    save_preferences(prefs)
+    return jsonify(prefs)
+
+@app.route("/preferences", methods=["DELETE"])
+def clear_preferences():
+    save_preferences(DEFAULT_PREFERENCES.copy())
+    return jsonify(DEFAULT_PREFERENCES.copy())
+
+@app.route("/venues/search", methods=["GET"])
+def search_venues():
+    category = request.args.get("category", "")
+    user_lat = request.args.get("lat", type=float)
+    user_lng = request.args.get("lng", type=float)
+    using_default = False
+    
+    if user_lat is None or user_lng is None:
+        user_lat = DEFAULT_LAT
+        user_lng = DEFAULT_LNG
+        using_default = True
+    
+    prefs = load_preferences()
+    
+    results = filter_venues(category, prefs, user_lat, user_lng, using_default)
+    
+    output = []
+    for r in results:
+        output.append({
+            "id": r["id"],
+            "name": r["name"],
+            "category": r["category"],
+            "address": r.get("address", ""),
+            "distance": r["distance_display"],
+            "rating": r.get("rating", 0),
+            "review_count": r.get("review_count", 0),
+            "price_range": r.get("price_range", ""),
+            "driving_time": r["driving_time"],
+            "walking_time": r["walking_time"],
+            "phone": r.get("phone", ""),
+            "status": r["status"],
+            "using_default_location": r["using_default_location"]
+        })
+    
+    return jsonify({"venues": output, "using_default_location": using_default})
+
+@app.route("/venues/<int:venue_id>", methods=["GET"])
+def get_venue_detail(venue_id):
+    v = get_venue_by_id(venue_id)
+    if not v:
+        return jsonify({"error": "Venue not found"}), 404
+    
+    user_lat = request.args.get("lat", type=float)
+    user_lng = request.args.get("lng", type=float)
+    using_default = False
+    
+    if user_lat is None or user_lng is None:
+        user_lat = DEFAULT_LAT
+        user_lng = DEFAULT_LNG
+        using_default = True
+    
+    distance = calc_distance(user_lat, user_lng, v["lat"], v["lng"])
+    
+    badges = []
+    for kw in v.get("keywords", []):
+        badges.append(f"#{kw.lower()}")
+    if len(badges) > 8:
+        badges = badges[:8]
+    
+    result = {
+        "id": v["id"],
+        "name": v["name"],
+        "category": v.get("category", ""),
+        "address": v.get("address", ""),
+        "phone": v.get("phone", ""),
+        "hours": v.get("hours", ""),
+        "status": v["status"],
+        "price_range": v.get("price_range", ""),
+        "rating": v.get("rating", 0),
+        "review_count": v.get("review_count", 0),
+        "coordinates": {"lat": v["lat"], "lng": v["lng"]},
+        "distance": format_distance(distance),
+        "distance_miles": distance,
+        "driving_time": travel_time(distance, 22),
+        "walking_time": travel_time(distance, 3),
+        "cuisine_type": v.get("cuisine_type", []),
+        "facilities": v.get("facilities", []),
+        "dietary_options": v.get("dietary_options", []),
+        "keywords_badges": badges,
+        "using_default_location": using_default
+    }
+    
+    return jsonify(result)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=8080, debug=True)
+
diff --git a/006-venue-finder/requirements.txt b/006-venue-finder/requirements.txt
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+Flask>=3.0.0