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ATLANTA
 NAVA
3060 Peachtree Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 240-1984
From the flavorful cuisine to the architecture,
decor and art ... NAVA was the culmination of this effort. NAVA's
innovative menu is a collage of seafood, meat and game dishes with
Latin and Native American influences. Bold flavors, vibrant colors
and textures are experienced by the use of ingredients indigenous
to the South and Southwest.
BOSTON
 Abruzzese
Meat Market
94 Salem Street
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-6140
Anthony's Pier 4
140 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 482-6262
Jasper White's
Summer Shack
149 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 520-9500
 Turner's
Seafood Grill & Market
506 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 662-0700
Jim Turner opened Turner Fisheries along
with Forrester Clark in 1954. When Turner passed away in 1964, Jim's
son, John Turner, ran the business. Turner Fisheries soon earned
the title of the nation's leading quality seafood house. John Turner
left the company in the 1980s to open his own company, J. Turner
Seafoods, and located his operation in Gloucester, Ma. Today, John
Turner's leading customers are none other than his sons, the owners
of Turner's Seafood Grill & Market located in Melrose, Ma. Their
restaurant specializes in New England seafoods with a sprinkling
of meat items on the menu. I highly recommend the stuffed clams
and tuna sashimi for appetizers and the made-to-order Portuguese
fish stew or the lobster bisque as soup courses. For entrees try
the crab cake platter or the baked stuffed lobster, a house specialty.
Entrées range in price from $11.00-market price for the lobster.
CALIFORNIA
George's at The Cove
1250 Prospect
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-4244
Located in La Jolla, California, this restaurant's three stories
boast an unsurpassed view of the sparkling La Jolla cove.
Whether you wish informal dining on The Ocean Terrace or
prefer the more elegant atmosphere in the Ocean View
Room, our expert staff will complement the food, the wine
and the setting with their commitment to your satisfaction.
SAN FRANCISCO
R & G
631 Kearny St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 982-7877This is the place to splurge on seafood.
Fresh-from-the-tank fish and shellfish are everywhere
--from the light and nearly greaseless, deep-fried,
salt-and-pepper crab to the steamed whole fish.
Even a basic pan-fried noodle dish has treasures
like baby octopus and perfectly cooked squid.
On the carnivorous side, R&G's barbecued pork
is lean, smoky and addictive.
TOMMY TOY'S
655 Montgomery StreetChinese cuisine has always enticed gourmets with
itsdistinctive flavors and infinite varieties.
The presentation of French cuisine,
on the other hand,is known for pleasing
epicurean's aesthetic eye.To couple the
art of Chinese cooking with the
exquisite presentation of French cuisine is a challenge.
A challenge which fulfills a gourmet's wish, perhaps.
Tommy Toy's Cuisine Chinoise attempts just such a
fulfillment with creations inspired from both lands.
YANK SING
49 Steveson St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 957-9300
Yank Sing's chefs will tantalize your palate
and those of your guests using culinary
techniques developed in the palaces of the
Sung dynastytencenturies ago.
Lovingly, they transform fresh fish,
fowl, beef, pork, vegetables, exotic spices, and
rice into the bite-sized morsels of Deem Sum
CHICAGO
BOKA
1729 North Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614
312-337-6070
Executive chef Giuseppe Tentori adds his unique style to the progressive American cuisine the three-year-old restaurant has become well known for. Along with an emphasis on local and seasonal ingredients, look for innovative pairings to become his trademark. While the menu will change regularly, with Tentori tweaking it here and there to reflect the best of what the seasons offer, one dish on the new menu has already garnered attention and is exemplary of the type of cuisine he excels at. His first course offering of squid stuffed with shrimp and scallops with baby spinach, spicy pineapple and tapioca seasoned with squid ink is one he plans to keep on the menu for awhile.
North Pond
2610 North Cannon Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60614
(773) 477-5845
Osteria
Via Stato
620 N. State St.
Chicago, Illinois 60523
(312) 642-8450
Mon - Thurs 5:00 - 10:00
Fri - Sat 5:00-11:00, Sun 4:00 - 9:00
Lunch Mon - Sat 11:30 - 2
SPIAGGIA
One Magnificent Mile
(on the corner of Michigan and Oak)
980 North Michigan Avenue, Level 2
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.280.2750
Food critics enthusiastically acclaim Spiaggia as one of the very best Italian fine dining restaurants in Chicago and America. Sublime in its grandeur and classic in its excellence, Spiaggia is uniquely defined by Chef/Partner Tony Mantuano’s superlative interpretation of authentic Italian cuisine, its magnificent décor and opulence in every detail. Mantuano’s menu is comprised of the world’s finest ingredients, and the award winning Spiaggia wine collection adds an exultation of the senses to the dining experience.
Signature dishes such as Seared Scallops and Wood-Roasted Guinea hen wrapped in pancetta, are served in Spiaggia’s exquisite, tiered dining room. Towering 40-foot windows overlook the corner of Oak Street and Michigan Avenue framing a breathtaking view of the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
Tru
676 North St. Clair
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 202-0001
Mon - Thurs 5:30 - 10:00
Fri - Sat - 5:00-11:00, Sun - Closed
DETROIT
La Bistecca
Italian Grille
39405 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 254-0400
FAX (734) 254-9871
Station
885
885 Starkweather
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-0885
LAS VEGAS
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse-Las
Vegas 
3900 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 791-7011
Lotus of Siam
953 E. Sahara Ave # A-5
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 735-3033
If the finished product reflects the personality and soul of a chef,
then Saipin is a paragon of virtue with a devilish side. Her food
is lively, sprightly, direct, balanced, and above all, sincere.
There are no gimmicks at Lotus of Siam, no impediments to enjoying
the unbridled deliciousness set in front of you. The surroundings
are simple and uncluttered; the service gracious and friendly. The
food sometimes appears slowly - this is not fast food
Louisville
Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 452-9244
Lilly's
1147 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
(502)451-0447
Chef/owner Kathy Cary likes to celebrate
local farmers with just-picked produce and free-range meats. Her
seasonal menus might have a Southern accent or pay tribute to the
cooking traditions of France, Italy or Spain. Specialties may include
such signature dishes as the calamari Caesar salad, slow-roasted
lamb shank, rosemary-scented chicken pot pie or the old-fashioned
caramel cake. Chef Kathy will be featuring the cheeses of Grafton
Village Cheese Company.
610 Magnolia
610 Magnolia Street
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 636-0783
The Table is yours for the evening
when you devote your palate to one of Chef Edward Lee's artful,
five-course dinners. Dine in the intimate, contemporary main room,
or request a table in the walled garden. The menu changes weekly,
but sample entrees include roasted Antarctic sea bass in a truffled
potato veloute, Colorado baby lamb chops and Kentucky bison tenderloin
in Cognac peppercorn sauce. Chef Edward will be featuring the cheeses
of FireFly Farm.
NEW ORLEANS
Restaurant
August
301 Tchoupitoulas
New Orleans, LA 70104
(504) 299-9777
Housed in a renovated 18th century building,
Restaurant August has been restored to its original grandeur, preserving
its Old World architecture and integrity. Restaurant August is in
the historic warehouse district just blocks from the French Quarter.
Chef John Besh, one of Food & Wine Magazine's best new chefs
in 1999, prepares contemporary French cuisine with an emphasis on
ingredients indigenous to Louisiana. Restaurant August is the premiere
food and wine experience of New Orleans with exceptional service
and atmosphere.
Bayona
430 Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 525-4455
 Nestled
in a 200-year old romantic Creole cottage in the heart of the French
Quarter, Bayona is a jewel in the crown of New Orleans cuisine.
Featuring flavors of the Mediterranean, award-winning Chef Susan
Spicer also incorporates Alsace, Asia, India and the Southwest into
her menu. Recognized by national critics including the James Beard
Foundation, Susan and Bayona offer guests an elegantly causal atmosphere
and consistently outstanding service.
Broussard's Restaurant
819 Rue Conti
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 581-3866
No French Quarter restaurant surpasses Broussard's
for old-fashioned spectacle. What was once a dowdy Creole bistro
is now a soft-edged, glittery mix of elaborate wall coverings, chandeliers,
porcelain, and polished woods, with a manicured courtyard to boot.
If the menu blazes no trails, it contains respectable renditions
of the fancier Creole standbys further upgraded with Continental
touches. The savory cheesecake of crab and shrimp with dill and
roasted sweet peppers is a star among the appetizers, along with
lumps of backfin crab in a spicy sauce. Other luxurious sauces crown
fillets of fresh pompano, braised quail, and rack of lamb. Desserts
are especially fancy, for example, layers of ice cream and sorbet
wrapped in meringue. No lunch."
NEW YORK
Felidia
243 E 58th (Cross Street: Between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue)
212-758-7687 Felidia is the acclaimed Manhatten Eastside
flagship of Lydia Bastianich, open since 1981. It is here that many
of Lidia's devoted fans find her greeting each guest with the same
warmth and pasion that exhibits through her television shows and
cookbooks.
Tribeca
Grill
375 Greenwich St. (corner of Franklin)
212-941-3900
Located in Tribeca's Washington Market area
on Franklin & Greenwich Streets, Tribeca Grill radiates excitement
and energy. Its association with hundreds of major media events
has helped to make "The Grill" a classic New York social
gathering place. Special events and benefits are held here for everyone
from Nelson Mandela to Bruce Springsteen, and a steady stream of
movie premieres adds to the restaurant's acclaim.
Eleven
Madison Park
11 Madison Ave.
(on NE corner of 24th Street and Madison Ave.)
212-889-0905
Eleven Madison Park is in the landmark art
deco building with soaring 35-foot ceilings with a view of Madison
Square Park. They offer an intimate wine bar featuring 35 wines
by the glass. The second floor private dining room also offers views
of Madison Square Park.
Gramercy
Tavern
42 East 20th St
(Betw. Park Ave. and Broadway)
New York, NY 10003
212-477-0777
Gramercy Tavern is a stunning American interpretation
of a warm, luxurious restaurant often found in the European countryside.
Superior cuisine, wines and hospitality are the trademark of this
wood-beamed, antique-filled restaurant. Located in the historic
heart of Manhattan's vibrant Flatiron District.
Café
des Artistes
1 West 67th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 877-3500
The Cafe des Artistes opened in 1917, making
it one of Manhattan's most historic restaurants. Today, the Cafe
is renowned the world over for its lushly romantic setting - including
the famous nude paintings of Howard Chandler Christy - and warm
service. The menu reflects the best of European bistro cooking,
serving such dishes as Steak Frites, Pan-roasted Duckling, Salmon
Five Ways and Pot au Feu with Marrow Bones.
Aquavit
13 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 307-7311
Aquavit, the premier Scandinavian restaurant
in the city, has been carefully designed to impart a sense of serenity.
The dining room is set in the soaring atrium of a lavish, converted
townhouse that was once owned by Nelson Rockefeller. The steady
splashes of the two-story waterfall transform what could be cacophonous
acoustics into a pleasant quiet. Chef Marcus Samuelsson is heralded
for his stellar herring plate, gravlax, and prune-crusted Arctic
venison with potato-pear strudel. The food is unusual and deftly
prepared, and the service is gracious. A five-course tasting menu
is available for $75, with an additional $25 charge for five-course
wine accompaniment. There is a more casual, less expensive cafe
upstairs. Focusing on an eclectic American and Continental cuisine,
this is a café. Expect the average entrée to cost
over $20, and there's a prix-fixe menu at $58 per person.
Artisanal
2 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-8585
French Bistro, Fromagerie & Wine Bar
featuring 250 cheese selections, fondue, classic French bistro menu
and 100 wines by the glass. Artisanal requires that you confirm
your online reservation by calling (212)725-8585 the day before
your reservation time. Non-confirmed reservations will be released.
Café
Edison
228 West 47th Street
(Just West of Broadway)
New York, NY 10036
(212) 840-5000
Cafe Edison has been called the unofficial
clubhouse of the New York theater district—complete with hearty
European fare and stylized pink booths.
Davidburke &
Donatella
133 East 61st St. (between Park
and Lexington)
New York, NY 10021
(212) 813-2121
Oceana
Restaurant
55 East 54th St.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 759-5941
Picholine
35 West 64th St.
New York, NY 10023
(212) 724-8585
From the spicy olive in the martini to the
world class selection of fine cheeses, Picholine is perfect in nearly
every detail. For first courses, Chef Terry Brennan creates delicious
soups, melt-in-your mouth gnocchi, foie gras "au poivre,"
and tuna carpaccio with vegetable "escabeche." Signature
main courses include Moroccan spiced loin of lamb with vegetable
couscous, and tournedos of salmon with horseradish crust, cucumbers
and salmon caviar. There's always something interesting to try here,
such as day-boat halibut, line-caught skate wing, or Scottish partridge.
The rooms are genteel and comfortable. Although the service may
seem aloof at times, Picholine is a west side favorite. Best known
for superlative cheese cart, this is an upscale restaurant. The
restaurant serves a French fare. Expect the average entrée
to cost from $20 to $30.
Trattoria
Spaghetto
232 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-6752
Pongsri
244 West 48th Street
New York, NY 10036
(212) 582-3392
Yuca
Bar
111 Avenue A (at 7th St)
New York, NY 10009
(212) 982-9533
Stella
del Mare Restaurant
346 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 687-4425
Bolo
Restaurant & Bar
23 East 22 Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 228-2200
Veniero's
342 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 674-7070
Fleur de Sel
5 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 460-9100
FAX (212) 460-8319
This 40-seat restaurant shouts imagination, innovation and creativity.
Its young owner/chef, Cyril Renaud, and most of his staff, hail
from the world-famous La Caravelle
Restaurant. You will not find a better meal in the city of
New York. Chef Renaud creates masterpieces for the palate and from
the palette. Notice the artwork on the walls. It's his! Your greatest
challenge here is deciding what to order. His prix fixe menu is
one of the best values in town.
One C.P.S.
One Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
(212) 583-1111
FAX (212) 593-7781
Formerly, the Edwardian of the Plaza Hotel, Alan Stillman has converted
this ultra-formal corner into an open bistro. Every table has a
great view overlooking Central Park South, and Chef David Burke
and his team create exceptional cuisine. Any party of eight should
request the private dining room adjacent to the kitchen.
Union Square
Cafe
21 East 16th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 243-4020
Reservations: (212) 989-3527
This landmark in the restaurant community of New York is owned by
restaurateur extraordinaire, Danny Meyer. The theme is casual and
the cuisine is fun yet elegant. Normally, you will find a good selection
of oysters and a sprinkling of game on the menu. The desserts are
magnificent. You may wish to try one of his other restaurants in
the city such as Tabla or Gramercy Tavern.
II Vagabondo
351 East 62nd Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 832-9221
Fabulous Italian restaurant on a bocce ball court. The few
tables there used to be for the families of men who played bocce.
The old men still play there, but the place now serves delicious
homemade-style food to those lucky to discover it.
Trattoria Spaghetto
232 Bleecker St
New York, NY10014
Phone: (212) 255-6752
Cheap authentic Italian in a bustling neighborhood with a
view of an old Italian church. Like a trip to Italy minus the airfare.
Grand Sichuan
9th Ave at 24th
New York, NY
Not so grand, but the most creative and interesting drop-in
Chinese at a great price.
Nicky's Vietnamese
Sandwiches
150 East 2nd
New York, NY10009
Phone: (212) 388-1088
The name says it all. Bahn mi that will have you coming back
for more, even if there's nowhere to sit.
Del Posto
85 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
Reservation Line: 212.497.8090
Confirmation Line: 212.672.0390
Del Posto is the ultimate expression of what an Italian restaurant should be. Joe Bastianich, Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali represent a convergence of different styles and experiences. The restaurant concept generated at Del Posto can best be described as trans-generational: an expression of the evolution of cuisines, menus, service and ambiance that have characterized the history of the Italian dining experience in this country.
Dirty Bird To Go
204 W 14th St (Cross Street: 7th Avenue)
New York, NY 10011
(212) 620-4836
Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar
246 E. 5th St., New York, NY 10003
between Second and Third Aves.
212-673-0338
SEATTLE
 Canlis
Restaurant
2576 Aurora Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109-2299
(206) 283-3313
This Seattle institution celebrated its 50th anniversary with a
new and exciting look and menu that dazzled its patrons. Although
the food is among the best in the Pacific Northwest, the view is
second to none. One of my favorite dishes is the Wasyugyu beef,
a combination of Washington state beef with the famous Kobe-style
beef of Japan.
 Etta's
Seafood
2020 Western Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 443-6000
Tom Douglas is one of the Pacific Northwest's
most notable chefs. I enjoyed the Snow Creek oysters and Penn Cove
oysters. The Hot Smoked Sake Salmon was terrific as was the oven-roasted
Alaskan Halibut. But Tom's signature dish, the Spice Rubbed King
Salmon with shiitake relish, is to die for!
Two other Tom Douglas restaurants you might want to try are:
Dahlia Lounge
2001 Fourth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 682-4142
Palace Kitchen
2030 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-2001
 Shuckers
(Restaurant within the Four Seasons
Hotel Seattle)
411 University Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-1984
Oysters, oysters and more oysters. Shuckers, the premier oyster
and seafood restaurant, is located on the lower level of the Four
Seasons Hotel. It continues to rank among the top three of my favorite
raw oyster bars. My favorites on the menu, although they do change
seasonally, are Pacific, Kumo Moto, Penn Cove, Hama Hama and Hunter's
Point - similar to Louisiana oysters.
PENSACOLA
Coffee Cup
Restaurant
520 E. Cervantes Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 432-7060
Jerry's
Cajun Cafe & Market
6205 N. 9th Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 484-6962
PHILADELPHIA
Le Bec-Fin
1523 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 567-1000
www.lebecfin.com
Brasserie Perrier
1619 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 568-3000
www.brasserieperrier.com
Idaho
Beverly's
P.O. Box 7200
Coeur d'Alenc, Idaho 83816-1941
208-765-4000 ext 23
Fax 208-664-7276
1-800-688-4142
www.beverlysrestaurant.biz
The Cedars
Lake Coeur d'Alene's Premier
Floating Restaurant " Since 1965"
208-664-2922
P.O. Box 6200
Coeur d'Alenc, Idaho 83816
www.cedarsfloatingrestaurant.com/
Bonsai Bistro
101 Sherman
Coeur d'Alenc, Idaho 83816
208-765-4321
Fax 208-292-5671
www.bonsaibistro.com
Canada
Maestro S.V.P.
3615 St. Laurent Blvd.
(Coin prince Arthur)
Montreal, Quebec
(514) 842-6447
Maestro S.V.P. welcomes everyone to a seafood
world
experience. The ambiance of jazz music and the warm original and
welcoming decor invite diners. Every day Chef Hugo St-Jacques creates
an adventure with cuisine du marché. The Maestro Platter
is a gigantic delight: clams, king crab, steamed mussels, coconut
shrimp, bruschetta,
maestro calamari, lobster, chicken and shrimp satays and their five
sauces: garlic butter, lime, cayenne/gin sauce, peanut sauce and
spicy marmalade sauce. I love their ice cold oysters served on the
half shell. Also, don't leave without grabbing a jar of their Ya-Ya
sauce.
Toqué!
900 Place Jean-Paul Riopeppe
Montréal, Québec H2Z 2B2
(514) 499-2084
According to author Robert Beauchemin, the restaurant
is a "temple of superb taste; for those who have had the privilege,
the restaurant is almost synonymous with Montreal. We could baptize
it Toqué! of Montreal."
La Maree
Restaurant Francais De Haute Qualite
404 Place Jacques Cartier
Vieux Montréal, PQ
(514) 861-8126 or (514) 861-9794 FAX (514) 861-3944
This 250-year-old building in old Montreal is
a seafood lovers paradise. The tavern decor is simple yet comfortable
and homey. The artwork will certainly catch one's eye. Although
the waiter will allow you to create your own menu choices based
on the freshest local seafood, I recommend beginning with the frog
legs from Quebec and ending with the crepes
in Grand Marnier. No matter what you choose, it is sure to be fantastic.
Hazel Mah and her husband
Chuck have established the ultimate in Oriental dining. Both restaurants
are members of the prestigious Distinguished Restaurants of North
America (DiRoNA). Although both feature Oriental styles, they are
quite different.
Le Piment Rouge
Cigar Lounge
Cognac Bar
1170, rue Peel
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H3B 4P2
(514) 866-7816
FAX (514) 866-1575
Le Piment Rouge has a magnificent towering wine
cellar in the middle of the room. The food is unlike any Chinese
cuisine I've ever tasted. Both the quality and presentation are
remarkable. The sauces are unique to the restaurant, and I dare
you to identify the flavors permeating the dish.
Les Remparts
93, rue de la Commune East
Montreal , QC H2Y 1J1
(514) 392-1649
"The Remparts" is a spectacular restaurant
in which to appreciate provencale gastronomy. From the beautiful
dining room with spectacular views over the valley or the flower
filled "terrasse" and veranda you will enjoy a wonderfull
meal.
The chefs excellent food will impress you as much as the sunsets
over the hills.
Rodney's Oyster House
209 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, Ontario M5A 1M8
(416) 363-8105 FAX (416) 363-6638
This is the best oyster bar in the area. Fit for
any oyster aficionado.
Joso's
202 Davenport Road at Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1J2
(416) 925-1903
The presentation of fresh seafood from approximately
eight countries delivered tableside on a large ice-filled pewter
tray is stunning! In fact, I've never seen anything like it. The
fried and grilled calamari is a must, the P.E.I. mussels are extraordinary
and the fresh head-on fish grilled whole over a wood fire cannot
be duplicated anywhere.
360 Restaurant at the CN Tower
301 Front Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
Daily 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
(416) 362-5411 FAX (416) 601-4722
Known as the tallest structure in the world,
the CN Tower has a wine cellar with more than 10,000 bottles. Though
most people enter this world-famous structure for the view of Toronto,
Neil Jones' culinary team will wow your palate as well.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
145 Richmond Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2L2
(416) 955-1455 FAX (416) 955-1494
77 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 1M5
(905) 897-8555 FAX (905) 566-4523
La Fenice
319 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1J5
(416) 585-2377 FAX (416) 585-2709
Daniel et' Daniel
248 Carlton St.
Toronto, ON M5A 2L1
(416) 968-9275 FAX (416)968-6343
For all of your catering needs!
Canoe Restaurant + Bar
Fifty-Fourth Floor, Toronto Dominion Bank Tower
66 Wellington Street West, P.O. Box 187, Toronto, Canada, M5K1H6
Reservation: tel 416.364.0054 fax 416.364.4273
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