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contents Berkshire Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Borgata/Women
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intro W E L C O M E T O TA S T E O F S O U T H J E R S E Y, Atlantic City Weekly’s 2007 holiday dining guide. We are pleased to bring you this eighth edition of Taste of South Jersey. As the number of extraordinary restaurants continues to grow in the greater Atlantic City region, we’re certain that you will find this dining guide a helpful tool when deciding where to dine out whether it be for a Sunday breakfast, a weekday lunch or a weekend dinner this fall and winter. Atlantic City Weekly’s holiday edition of Taste of South Jersey is a great guide for local diners, as well as visitors, to keep handy for the next few months and beyond. Good for both social and casual outings, Taste of South Jersey caters to couples looking for a night out or businesses hosting a special holiday event or meeting. Inside you will find some of southern New Jersey’s finest restaurants, several of which offer banquet rooms for private parties. Bon appetit! Taste of South Jersey® is published by Atlantic City Weekly from 8025 Black Horse Pike, Suite 350, W. Atlantic City, NJ 08232 twice per year (Spring and Fall). Advertising rates supplied upon request. Phone 609-646-4848 or fax 609646-7338. All material in Taste of South Jersey® is copyright 2007 by Review Publishing, L.P. Reproduction of any of the contents in this publication is prohibited unless written permission is granted by management. Taste of South Jersey® and Atlantic City Weekly® are registered trademarks of Review Publishing, L.P. and are registered with the U.S. Patent Office. Send e-mail to info@acweekly.com Editor Michael S. Epifanio, ext. 22; mepifanio@acweekly.com Managing Editor Jeff Schwachter, ext. 23 Associate Editor Lori Hoffman, ext. 20 Listings Editor Pete Yard, ext. 31 Art Director Kevin McCarty, ext. 12 Production Manager Douglas Wipf, ext. 26; dwipf@acweekly.com Production Artists Rich Downs Layout Coordinator Kathleen Holmes-Disbrow Advertising Sales Manager Kathy Heery, ext. 16; kheery@acweekly.com Advertising Account Executives Robert Downey, Jr., ext. 18; Jennifer Esposito, ext. 29; Rick Goldstein; ext. 17; Steve Minyon, ext. 13; Steve Novick, ext. 38; Madelon Woller, ext. 21 Accounts Receivable Jean Kelly Circulation Manager Bill Beck, ext. 24; bbeck@acweekly.com Publisher Lewis B. Steiner, ext. 11; lsteiner@acweekly.com
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diningguide Atlantic City For casino restaurants and independent establishments located within casino properties, including restaurants located inside The Quarter at the Tropicana and at The Pier at Caesars, see Casino Dining listings at the end of this section. The Comedy Stop Café & Cabaret Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves. 1-877-FUNNYAC Located in The Quarter. Offering a full menu of dining options, every day. Café cuisine includes a continental menu, latte & espresso available. Buffet Style Breakfast (Sat. & Sun. 10am-2pm) $7.77. Corky’s Ribs & BBQ Tropicana, Brighton & Pacific aves, located in The Marketplace. Casual dining BBQ restaurant serving hickory-smoked pork, beef, chicken, BBQ ribs, sandwiches and salads. Open Sun.-Thurs. 8am-mid., Fri. & Sat. 8am-1am. Dock’s Oyster House 2405 Atlantic Ave. 345-0092. www.docksoysterhouse.com. Offering fine steaks and seafood, classic seafood soups, bar and raw bar with 10 to 20 different oyster selections nightly, and an extensive wine list. Dinner is served daily from 5pm. Hard Rock Cafe On the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal. 441-0007. Burgers and sandwiches served in a rock ’n’ roll ambiance. New rock memora-
bilia items on display. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 11am-1am. Johnny Rockets 340-0099. A retro ’50s-style Boardwalk restaurant. Open Sun.-Thurs. 8am-mid.; Fri. and Sat. 8am-3am. Breakfast served daily 8-11am. Lunch & dinner served daily from 11am to closing. Open soon in the Hamilton Mall. Knife & Fork 3600 Atlantic Ave. Corner of Atlantic and Pacific aves. www.knifeandforkinn.com. 344-1133. Historic landmark restaurant renovated by the Dougherty family (owners of Dock’s Oyster House). Fine seafood & steaks prepared on a wood-fired grill. Extensive wine selection. Open daily for dinner from 5pm; bar opens at 4pm. Friday lunch, 11:30am– 4:30pm. LongHorn Steakhouse 2108 Atlantic Ave. 344-2050. Opened at AC Outlets – The Walk this summer. LongHorn uses only the finest quality beef, chicken, pork and seafood and grills each item to order. The burgers are thick and juicy, the salads freshly made. Open daily 10:30am - 10pm (until 11pm on Fri. & Sat.) Morton’s 449-1044. www.mortons.com. Steakhouse with an a la carte menu features steaks, fish and salads. Hours: Mon. to Sat. 5:30-11pm, Sun. 5-10 pm. Bar 12·21 opens nightly at
5pm. with appetizer menu. Reservations recommended. Phillips Seafood 348-2273. Located on Level 3 of The Pier at Caesars. Serving authentic Maryland-style seafood and world-famous crab cakes since 1956. Executive Chef Paul Drew provides the freshest seafood available. This stylish restaurant serves lunch and dinner seven days a week and features an open, expedition kitchen with two wood burning stoves and live lobster tanks. Rainforest Café On the Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 345-5757. www.rainforestcafe.com. Open Sun.Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. Exotic salads, pastas, burgers, steaks and seafood served amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rain forest. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse 2020 Atlantic Ave 1-800544-0808, ext. 198. www. serioussteaks.com. A distinctive dining experience now at The Walk. Aged, corn-fed USDA Prime Midwest beef, specialty chops, seafood, award-winning wine list. Open Mon.Thurs. 5–10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5– 11pm, Sun. 4–9pm. Lounge open daily from 4pm. Souzai Sushi & Sake Located on Level 3 of The Pier at Caesars. Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails. Tun Tavern Two Miss America Way.
347-7800. www.tuntavern. com. AC’s first steakhouse and brewery, now serving steaks, burgers and Philly cheesesteaks. Fresh seafood includes ahi tuna wasabi, calamari and lobster ravioli. Lunch, dinner and late night snacks from 11:30am daily.
Brigantine Laguna Grill Martini Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. 266-7731. www.lagunagrill.com. Fine cuisine, unique ambiance on the beach with beautiful view. 15 plasma TVs for sporting events. Open daily for breakfast from 8-11:30am, lunch from 11:30am-4pm and dinner from 4pm. Serving full sushi and sashimi menu from 4-10pm daily. Reservations suggested.
Downbeach Ventnor, Margate & Longport Downbeach Deli 8 S. Essex Ave., Margate. 8237310. Knishes, smoked fish, salads and other deli favorites. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Party trays and catering. Early bird specials daily from 3:30pm. Open Sun.-Thurs. 8am-8pm; Fri.Sat. 8am-8:30pm. Sofia 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-9111. Restaurant, bar and private events. This bayside treasure transports you to the Mediterranean with stylish décor and authentic Continued on page 12
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taste menu guide Continued from page 10 Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. Small plates available within exquisite selection of entrees from regular menu. Happy hour daily. Sunset Menu available. Wed. Martini Night. Live music. Gift certificates available. Steamers Seafood & Bar 7805 Ventnor Ave., Margate 487-2323. (Formerly Stumpo’s.) Serving fresh seafood — jumbo Maryland crabs, clams & mussels, etc. — daily from 11am-3am. Live entertainment, sports bar. Tomatoe’s 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. 822-7535 or www.tomatoesmargate.com. Varied eclectic menu highlights seafood with tuna, sea bass and soft shell crab (seasonal only) among the favorites. Rock-N-Sushi, Mon. & Wed. 9pm-mid. with reduced sushi-roll prices (bar only). Dinner daily from 5pm. Reservations recommended. Ventura’s Greenhouse 106 Benson Ave., Margate. 822-0140. Open year round. Fine dining upstairs Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 5pm. Lunch and dinner specials downstairs from 11am daily. Call for info on private parties.
mainland Berkshire Grill Black Horse Pike at English Creek Ave., EHT. 272-8808. www.berkshiregrill.net/. Open Mon.-Thurs. 4-11pm; Fri. & Sat. 4pm-mid.; Sun. 3-10pm. Great seafood and thick, juicy, tender steaks. Cavallino Nero 4760 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. 625-0144. Lunch, dinner and late-night. Italian specialties, seafood, steaks, lamb chops, soups and more. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Open daily at 11am.
Celina’s Cafe & Catering The Plaza at Center Point, 1205 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 677-0470; FAX 677-8885. Celina’s menu is available for eat-in, take-out or delivery. Daily specials. Home-baked goods. Voted by AC Press readers as one of the best catering and vegetarian restaurants. Major credit cards accepted. Hours are Mon. through Sat. 10am–3pm; dinner served Sat. 5–9pm. BYOB. Celina’s Espresso Shore Mall, 6725 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-6600. Coffee and sandwich bar with pastries, wraps, salads and vegetarian items. Daily specials. Home-baked goods. Mon.–Sat. 8am–9pm; Sun. 10am–5pm. Celina’s Mulberry Market & Grille Sunrise Plaza, 68 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway Twp. 404-1700. FAX 404-7776. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring soups, salad, wraps, vegetarian entrees. Daily specials. Homebaked goods. Voted by AC Press readers as one of the best catering and vegetarian restaurants. Open Mon.–Sat. 8am–8pm. Open Sunday for breakfast 8am-2pm. Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant 800 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 6539848. Take-out, 927-FOOD. Popular Buffalo wings. Open Mon.-Sat. 7am-3am, Sun. noon to 3am. Serving lunch 11am-4pm. Dinner 4pm to midnight. Late-night menu to 2am. No credit cards. Crab Trap On the Circle in Somers Pt. 927-7377. Serving fresh seafood, soups, steaks, homemade breads, desserts and more. Open daily for lunch 11am-3pm; dinner
Sun.-Thurs. 3-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 3-11pm. Early bird specials Mon.-Fri. 3-5pm. Live entertainment Wed.-Sat. Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries Ocean Heights Plaza at New and Bethel roads in Somers Point. 927-5489. Five Guys’ freshly ground meat is never frozen, they use no preservatives and they use only fresh peanut oil to cook the burgers and fries. Zagat rates them among the “Top Bangs for the Buck” with “Mind Blowing Fries at Rock Bottom Prices.” Open 11am-10pm daily. Grilled Cheese & Crab Cake Co. 55 Laurel Dr., Somers Pt. 6017552, 601-7533. Appetizers, salads, deli creations, house specialty sandwiches, hoagies, seafood and grilled cheese. Delivery and catering available. Open Mon.-Sat. 8am-8pm, Sun. 9am-3pm. Joseph’s Restaurant at the Tuscany House 72 N. Breman Ave. (Renault Winery), Egg Harbor City. 9652111. Casual family cuisine serving seafood, chicken, pasta, steak and veal. Also features a full bar with piano entertainment. Lunch and dinner available daily. Brunch is served on Sunday. Mon.Fri. 5-8pm; Sat. 5-9pm; Sun. 4:30-7pm. Library III 6605 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 645-7655. Murph’s crab cakes, steaks, prime rib, seafood and salad bar. Handicapped access. Open Mon.-Sat. from 4:30pm; Sun. from 3:30pm. Renault Winery 72 N. Breman Ave, Egg Harbor City. 965-2111. Gourmet restaurant open Fri. & Sat. 5-8:30pm; Sunday Brunch
from 10am-2pm, dinner from 4:30-7:30pm. Smithville Inn Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-7777. Open for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11:30am-9pm; Fri.& Sat. 11:30am-9:30pm; Sun. brunch 10am-1:30pm; Sun. dinner 2:30-8pm. Stumpo’s Italian Grill 101 Longport Blvd., Somers Pt. 926-9400. Known for excellent Italian fare and mouthwatering garlic knots. Also in Cape May. Serving lunch, dinner and late night fare. Holiday parties and take-out catering. Ventura’s Offshore Café 2015 Shore Rd., Northfield. 641-5158. Award-winning filet mignon, pan pizzas and more. Package goods. Open daily from 11am–2am. Drink specials all day and night.
Ocean City to The Wildwoods Ma France Crêperie 506 Ninth St., Ocean City. 399-9955. Crepes, fresh food, organic coffee and juices. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visa, MasterCard and Discovery accepted. Private parties upon request. Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-8pm., Sat. 9am-8pm., Sun. 9am-3pm. Szechwan Garden 503-505 9th St., OC. 3985456. www.szechwangarden. net. Exotic flavors of authentic food from China. House specials include a vegetarian, low-calorie and steamed dishes. Kid’s menu. Delivery available. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-9:30pm. n Continued on page 14
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BALLY’s 340-2000 Arturo’s New York-style restaurant featuring traditional Italian specialties. Open for dinner Wed.-Fri. 6-11pm; Sat. 5:3010:30pm. Johnny Rockets 340-0099. See listing on p. 10. Mr. Ming’s Cantonese, Szechuan, Mandarin and Hunan cuisines. Open Thurs. and Fri. 6-11pm; Sat. & Sun. 5:30-11:30pm. Prime Place USDA prime steaks, roast prime rib of beef, chops and seafood. Open Mon., Tues. & Fri. 6-11pm; Sat. to mid.; Sun. 5:30-10:30pm. Prime Place Brunch Breakfast and lunch. Carving station offers rack of lamb, Irish back bacon, roast sirloin. Open Sun. 10am-2pm. The Twenties Steakhouse A casual dining experience with delectable menu items including steak, seafood and luscious desserts. Open Fri.Tues. 5:30-11pm.
BORGATA 1-866-MYBORGATA Bobby Flay Steak Choose from a variety of regional steaks, each prepared with a distinctive rub, or crack open a mouthwatering crustacean from the Lobster Bar. Mon.-Thurs. 5-11pm; Fri.-Sat. 5pm - midnight; Sun. 4 -11pm. Old Homestead Steak House The trademarked domestically-raised, hand-massaged Kobe beef made this venerable steakhouse a New York City landmark for 137 years.
Brothers Marc and Greg Sherry opened their second location at Borgata. Open Sun. 411pm; Mon.-Thurs. 5-11pm; Fri & Sat. 5pm to midnight. Ombra An inviting old-world style trattoria and wine bar offering more than 14,000 bottles of wine, 50 different cheeses and an authentic array of rustic Italian dishes. Open Tues.-Thurs. 5-10pm (bar until midnight); Fri. & Sat. 5-11pm (bar until 2am). Closed Sun. & Mon. SeaBlue Celebrated chef Michael Mina brings his acclaimed approach to seafood to the East Coast. Seasonal and fresh fish are cooked over a wood-burning grill as well as whimsical versions of classic American dishes. Thurs.Tues. 5 -11pm. Closed Wed. Specchio Reflecting Chef Luke Palladino’s extensive experience as a chef in Italy, this contemporary twotiered restaurant offers modern Italian cuisine with a classical twist. Signature dish: Lamb Chops Scottaditto. Open Tue.-Thurs. 5-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm. Closed Sun. & Mon. Wolfgang Puck American Grille Contemporary American cuisine offered in two distinctive dining areas: The tavern, offering approachable fine dining; and the main dining room, providing guests with a more refined dining experience. Mon.-Fri. lunch 11am4pm. Dinner 5-11pm. Sat. & Sun. 11am-11pm.
desserts and champagne and Bloody Marys. $44.95 Mia 348-4411, ext. 6000. Contemporary Italian/ Mediterranean cuisine served within a sleek, hip decor Sun., Wed., Thurs. from 5:3010:30pm, weekends until 11:30pm. Late-night menu also available. Bar and lounge open Sun., Wed., Thurs. until 2am; 3am on weekends. Morton’s 449-1044. See listing on p. 10 Primavera Service is formal with many entrées prepared tableside. Reservations req. The Bacchanal Guests treat themselves to a lavish, five-course dinner while magicians, musicians, wine “goddesses,” and costumed staff entertain and provide shoulder rubs. Open Wed.-Sat.
The Pier at Caesars: Buddakan 674-0100. Stephen Starr’s Buddakan includes twilight sky or “opium den style” dining nooks. Chef Barry Sullivan incorporates dishes from the restaurant’s two forbearers (NYC and Philly), while developing original modern specialties like his Shrimp and Lobster Chow Fun.
348-4411
The Continental 674-8300. Starr’s “outdoor” patio bar with signature drinks & sunken fire-pit lounge. Chef Sean Joyce serves guests in a large, central dining pod, nicknamed the “Sammy Davis Room.” Upscale dishes for reasonable prices include Tuna Tartare Potato Skins with Chipotle-scallion crema.
Caesars Sunday Brunch Served 10am-2pm in the Forum Lounge. Includes seafood, salads, freshly carved turkey, a wok station plus
Game On! 345-6800. State-of-the-art sports bar and restaurant serving favorites such as Boston clam chowder and
Caesars
Memphis-style BBQ ribs. Featuring a DJ, more than 90 high-definition televisions, plus a mechanical bull. Phillips Seafood 348-2273. See listing on p. 10 Sonsie 345-6300. After changing the Boston dining scene forever, Sonsie brings its global cuisine and bar to A.C. Award-winning Chef Martin Doyle’s menu includes his own specialties and classic Sonsie dishes. Wood-fired pizzas and martinis or Butter Poached Lobster and Chateau Margaux. Souzai Sushi & Sake Souzai is a country-style Japanese restaurant. Intimate setting, sushi menu and unique sake cocktails. The Trinity Pub & Carvery 345-6900. A warm and inviting place to relax and enjoy a frosty pint of your favorite stout while feasting on traditional Irish specialties.
Harrah’s 441-5000 Polistina’s Italian Ristorante Enjoy family style, Italian favorites such as veal parmigiana, chicken marsala, lasagna and a selection of homemade pastas and sauces. The Steakhouse Gourmet restaurant offers a raw bar, roast prime rib, lamb chops, shrimp Wellington and more. Open daily at 5:30pm; closed Wed. & Thurs.
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taste menu guide Continued from page 14 on and Braciola Neapolitanstyle. Open Mon. & Tues., Fri. & Sat. for dinner only. Peregrines’ The only dining establishment in A.C. rated five-star by the American Academy of Restaurant & Hospitality Sciences. A gourmet restaurant offering regional and international contemporary cuisine featuring seafood. Open for dinner Thurs.–Sun. Reservations recommended. Sterling Brunch Sun. brunch in Caruso’s with Australian rack of lamb, Maine lobster tails, champagne, cavier, made-to-order omelets. Seven cooking stations. The Oaks New York-style steakhouse featuring prime meats and the freshest seafood served in a refined atmosphere. Open for dinner Wed.-Sun. Reservations recommended.
Resorts 344-6000 Asian Spice Gourmet cuisine with a noodle bar and Chinese barbecue items. Noodle Bar open daily noon-2am; restaurant open Fri., Sat. and Sun. from 6pm11pm. Capriccio This perennial Zagat Awardwinning Italian restaurant features antipasto, pasta delicacies, fresh seafood or veal entrées with ocean views. Gallagher’s Steakhouse 340-6555. The renowned New York City steakhouse (where the “New York Strip” steak was first served) features traditional dry-aged steaks and seafood favorites prepared on their famous open flame. Also, Gallagher’s Burger Bar is located across from Gallagher’s.
Showboat 343-4000 House of Blues Restaurant 236-BLUE. New Orleans-style restaurant and bar. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Live music Mon. 7pm. Rib & Chophouse Steaks, chops, chicken and fresh seafood, char-grilled to specification. Raw bar plus the freshest catch.
Tropicana 340-4000 IL Verdi Northern Italian cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Dine on antipasto, pasta delicacies and veal entrées. Delightful wines and desserts. Reservations recommended. Golden Dynasty Traditional Chinese cuisine, Cantonese specialties and exotic delicacies for which Chef Ping is well known. Wellington’s Gourmet Sunday brunch features made-to-order omelet, assorted cold salads and smoked fish, seafood station, and Oriental station with special selections from Chef Ping.
The Quarter at the Tropicana: Carmine’s 572-9300. The renowned New York family-style Italian institution serves southern Italian appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared from the freshest quality ingredients and served in large portions. Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar 348-6700. cubalibrerestaurant.com. Classic and contemporary Cuban dishes, an extensive collection of rums and entertainment and salsa dancing on weekend nights. Brunch, dinner and late dining served daily.
The Palm 344-7256. www.thepalm.com. The original “place to see and be seen,” The Palm is known for its aged prime beef, monstrous Nova Scotia lobsters and exquisitely prepared American and Italian dishes. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro 348-4600. Guests savor traditional Chinese cuisine, with innovative contemporary creations that demonstrate modern influences on the modern Asian palette. Red Square 344-9100. Famed restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s vodka and caviar bar and restaurant recreates centuries of Russian history. Adjacent to the dining room is a 32-foot bar. Private dining booths available.
Trump Marina 1-800-777-8477 DJ’s Steakhouse Newly remodeled steakhouse offering a blend of traditional favorites, along with new items that have a hint of Asian flair and Orleans style. Raw bar and fresh seafood also highlighted on the diverse menu. Finestra Open for lunch, dinner and late night fare from artisan cheeses and cured Italian meats to lobster risotto and veal osso bucco, every dish is designed to delight. An openair kitchen, brick pizza oven and sea-inspired interior add to the warm ambiance.
Trump Plaza 441-6000 Evo 2225 Boardwalk at Trump Plaza. 441-0400. Serving specialty cocktails and 20 wines by the glass. Menu features world cuisine and brick oven pizzas. New seafood and chicken dishes on the menu. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Fortune’s Mandarin, Cantonese and Szechuan delights are served in a Chinese atmosphere. Located on the sixth floor. Features a prix fixe menu including a five-course dinner. Max’s Located on the sixth floor, this fine steakhouse features U.S.D.A. prime certified angus beef and seafood selectiosn as well. Open for dinner. Rainforest Café 345-5757. See listing on p. 10 Roberto’s Serving northern and southern Italian cuisine in a setting that overlooks the ocean. Also serving Sunday Brunch from 10am to 2pm.
Trump Taj Mahal 449-1000 Dynasty/Sushi Bar Cantonese/Chinese with many delicacies including the city’s finest authentic sushi bar. Hard Rock Café 441-0007. See listing on p. 10
Harbor View Featuring seafood specialties and steaks with views of the marina and city skyline. Open for dinner and brunch. Sun. champagne brunch.
Mark Anthony’s Gourmet restaurant, featuring the latest trends in Italian cuisine from pasta to veal, beef and chicken to a variety of gourmet pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven.
Imperial Court Superb Chinese cuisine with exotic offerings and assortment of familiar items. Open for dinner.
Safari Steak House Decorated in a rustic jungle theme, specialties include certified angus beef, lamb chops and veal chops. n
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