I dont know, but there cant be many. The shiny and new can sometimes distract us with all its, well, shiny newness. This is one of the classic Austin restaurants that feels like a brand-new trendy space, but its actually been around forever! This recipe collection was compiled in 1995 after the first What's Cooking in the Park? This recipe collection was compiled in 1995 after the first What's Cooking in the Park? East Side. One of the original fine dining establishments in Austin, Jeffreys serves French American classics in a comfortable yet formal dining room. Why are some of these titles not available at my library. (And I dont feel like getting yelled at, anyhow. This excerpt is from the book Historic Austin Restaurants: Capital Cuisine Through the Generations by Melanie Haupt. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The dining options have seen many iterations over decades of changing management, but the Driskill Grill maintains an undeniable sense of Texas history. Can't keep up with happenings around town? The theme restaurant, which first opened in 1995, featured sports memorabilia, and plenty of athletes were investors in the restaurant. On any given day, you can find both hardcore regulars and T-shirt and flip flop-clad students eating one of its legendary burgers. An Austin original that has lured diners with pancakes, burgers and Tex-Mex staples since the original opened in 1980. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. 1/2 pound squid, cleaned and cut into rings, Sliced French bread fried in olive oil with garlic and lightly sprinkles with paprika. Famous for its satirical marquee sign, El Arroyo, a Mexican restaurant in Austin, Texas, put together a picture book of its sayings and jokes. It doesnt get any more classic than this bar and restaurant opened by August Scholz in 1866. Up the street, the Varsity Theater housed a single-screen movie theater from 1936 to 1990; it now houses a Noodles & Company and a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Add chopped tomatoes, fish stock, bay leaves, thyme and half the parsley. The magic of Matties. True slackers wiled away the hours at Einstein's and Le Fun, two old-school video arcades; both spots fell victim to rising rents on Guadalupe in the mid-2000s. Star Seeds Cafe (as Stars Inn Coffee Shop), Quack's (as Captain Quackenbush's Intergalactic Expresso & Dessert Co., on the Drag). Foursquare. No haughtiness, just good steaks, a fun, familiar vibe and a bar that serves strong drinks and excellent happy hour specials, such as a filling steak sandwich. A map showing there the restaurants are located in Austin can be found in the back of the guide. Wayo Longoria and the late Maryann Rose opened this macrobiotic vegetarian restaurant and integrated community center in 1991. And you can find more comfort knowing 7. Ray Canfield and his crew, who have been doing it since 1993. Dig in to how we eat today! Elaine Martin was one of the co-founders of Eastside Cafe in 1988. Murph Wilcott has continued the legacy of his mother and TFB co-founder, Judy Wilcott, while also evolving the bakery and cafe into a legitimate bistro, both romantic and neighborhoody, that serves a French-influenced menu from new executive chef Max Mackinnon. Tom Gilliland and the late chef Miguel Ravago changed the way Austinites thought about Mexican food and fine dining when they opened this restaurant in 1975. There have been shutters, sales and bankruptcy, but many will always think fondly of the original location of this Southwestern forerunner that opened on West Sixth Street in 1988. Fun fact:there are real peacocks roaming the lawn! Casa de Luz founder Eduardo Longoria lends a hand in the kitchen at the restaurant on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. 1983 - The Original Hooters. I've also been converted to jarred minced garlic, and, although not in this recipe,jarred minced ginger, but only if those ingredients are going to be thoroughly mixed with other tastes and cooked. Fun fact:when the Texas legislature banned the sale of redfish, black drum, and gulf trout caught by net, Quality Seafood had to get creative by introducing more exotic offerings that werent part of local cuisines, like Ahi tuna. Youll find fried fish, shrimp, chicken and more at this East Austin restaurant thats been in business since 1974. Cheeseburger in Paradise. The Faulk family opened this South Austin beauty in 1946, and it has since been updated and refurbished in stunning fashion by a new ownership group. Opened in 1993. Review. Patrons can watch their noodles be made at the bar, and eat some of the best soup dumplings in town. Fun fact:up until the 1970s, owner Rudy Cisneros sold Bloody Marys without an alcohol license by charging for the tomato juice alone. "They should be just opaque, nomore.". In order to set some parameters for our local landmarks story, we established the totally arbitrary rule of restaurants/hotels that had been in almost continuous operation more than 50 years. It was known for its burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes. "Great drinks and views.". WEBSITE | 7525 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757. Developments led to a slew of newer restaurants right next door to older establishments. WEBSITE | 1511 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702. Visit Website. "Absolutely fabulous chicken fried steak! Opened by the Martinez family, who originally cooked basic blue plate specials until their Mexican dishes started to catch on, Matts has garnered a wide roster of fans over the years from Lyndon B. Johnson to the Food Network. When Gmez's cookbook came out, the couple wasin the process of moving to 1617 W. Sixth St.. Pollo en Mole Poblano at Fonda San Miguel. I live here in ATX with my husband and my two adorable boys. This family-owned burger joint has been slinging patties since 1973. Okay, restaurants I fondly remember, but don't think any of them are around anymore:--Wyatt's Cafeteria--one on 183 and Anderson Lane was okay, . Note: During the time when I was making these recipes in early 2022, Central Market and H-E-B offered previously frozen yet tasty and tender Argentinian red shrimp for less than frozen Gulf shrimp. When prepackaged Steve's Ice Cream showed up in grocery stores in the late '80s, many franchised locations went out of business. Opened in 1971. Fun fact:Yep, it actually started on a street called Kerbey Lane. Eddie V's Prime Seafood. The revival:This chowder is pretty straightforward. Can't keep up with happenings around town? Locations of this Austin-born classic now extend across America and Chuys can be found on the NASDAQ. The chain closed for good in the late '90s. A Hyde Park staple serving roasted chicken, enchiladas, chicken soup and other Mexican standards since 1983. If you havent had Maudies Diablo Sol Food queso, you cant really call yourself an Austinite. Scholz serves all your favorite German food and beer, and their giant beer garden is the best place to pre-game for UT football! In the same oil, saut the garlic until it starts to brown. WEBSITE | 2613 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704. DowntownOpened: 1866Scholz Garten, the oldest operating business in Texas, was founded by Civil War veteran and German immigrant August Scholz in 1866. Theres something of a Cheers vibe at the original Hyde Park neighborhood haunt known for their French fries since 1982. 1965-late 1980s // Lincoln Park (Cantonese) No one has yet equaled its egg rolls, sweet and sour pork, chicken sub gum chow mein, and pan-fried noodles. Over 100 establishments were visited and reviewed by an undercover panel of critics (a more detailed explanation of the rating system is covered in the first 10 pages of the guide). Brothers Robert and Thomas Joshua Hamby founded this legendary steakhouse in 1932, and the restaurant serving steaks for less than $40, along with chunky fried potatoes and house salads, remains in the family to this day. WEBSITE | 811 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704. The popular brunch features a decadent crme brulee French toast. Fun fact:Martins used to be a drive-in, so they have one of the biggest parking lots on Guadalupe. I was never a big fan of it, but I went there because it was close to my house. Alberto Lombardi was the king of Dallas Italian food. By Raphael Brion December 2021 1 / Odd Duck The biggest drama came when I discovered that, because of supply chain and distributionproblems, Gulf lump crab meatwas going for $40 a pound at Central Market South; jumbo crab meat was pegged at $60 a pound! The Tavern is a popular stop on Austin ghost tours. West EndOpened: 1933Erected in 1916 to mimic classic German architecture, The Tavern as we know it now was originally a grocery store (rumored to have operated as a secret speakeasy and brothel). Famous for its satirical marquee sign, El Arroyo, a Mexican restaurant in Austin, Texas, put together a picture book of its sayings and jokes. LOOKING FOR ALL MY AUSTIN RECS? March 2023. Printed in 1996, this guide lists more than 100 restaurants, coffeehouses, and microbreweries that existed in Austin at that time. Bert and Joyce Johnson opened the original in 1970, and the Johnson family still operates a location by the University of Texas campus and one in Northwest Hills. The directions: Salt and pepper fish and dust with a little flour. They started serving their famed deep dish pizza near the UT campus in 1976, and while the original has since closed, there are still two locations of the restaurant. Veracruz All Natural's Cesar Chavez truck will close just for the day on Saturday, May 7. Share. The family-friendly restaurant located amid the grove of pecan trees has kept the crowds coming in since 1992 with green chile hamburgers, chicken-fried steak and queso catfish. The 1980s. A look to the future with a nod to the past. In 2009, a new Beefsteak Charlie's opened in the Westfield Sunrise Mall in Nassau County, which closed shortly after being open for business. Holy investment! Arduz worked at La Provence in Austin before he and his wife, Claudia, opened La Costa Vasca in 1983. Some of the Continental cuisine in Austin during the '80s could be a little heavy, but plenty of chefs offered lighter dishes associated with the New American trend. And for more failed chains, Only 1980s Kids Will Remember These Restaurants. The casual North Austin Sichuan restaurant offers some of the best regional Chinese in the city for lunch and dinner. All rights reserved. If these classic Austin restaurants have managed to stick around that long (amidst all the trendy, modern-day restaurants that are opening nearly every week), we all want to know why. [] Also see: 23 Classic Austin Restaurants For Your Bucket List []. Restaurant's heyday In its late 1980s heyday, the Old San Francisco in Dallas was generating about $7 million in. Uchis Tyson Cole apprenticed under chef Takehiko Fuse at the sushi restaurant the Japanese chef opened off MoPac Boulevard in 1993. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. Comfort plates include the St. Louis-style barbecue ribs, chicken fried steak with gravy, and stacked barbecue sandwiches. This book of photographs documents the life span of a restaurant in Austin, Texas called Fritz's Cafe. For the young and caffeinated, there was Captain Quackenbush's Intergalactic Dessert Company and Espresso Cafe. The burgers and fries are old-school classic eats, but the real gem of this place is their frozen custard. The menu is massive, so if you get overwhelmed feel free to play it safe with the award-winning Asadero Tacos.How to book: Stop by for first-come, first-serve seating or order takeout via Toast. Add cream and reduce until sauce thickens. Seeking out hard-to-find recipes is a reader enthusiasm as well. undefined. She also wrote numerous food articles and reviewed restaurants for Austin Magazine, Austin Home and Gardens and the American-Statesman. I save the fresh for when I really need a distinct accent. Sound Exchange, a tiny record store with impeccable music-geek cred on the corner of 20th and Guadalupe, swelled with vinyl treasures, band T-shirts and posters. Save. Best of Austin: Barbecue | Sandwiches | Tacos | Trailers and trucks, Map tiles by Stamen Design, CC BY 3.0 Map data OpenStreetMap. In Austin, it can be really easy to get caught up in whats new. I Live Here I Give Here: Amplify Austin Day. Joe's Bakery is a little Mexican restaurant in East Austin that actually started as a family business back in 1935 (under a different name and in a different location.) 1 1/4 pounds tomatoes pureed in food processor, 3 to 5 cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp per person. CampusOpened: 1926Dirty Martinsoriginally named Martins Kum-Bakgot its current moniker on account of the original dirt floors. In her newly published Historic Austin Restaurants: Capital Cuisine Through the Generations, longtime Austin Chronicle contributor Melanie Haupt traces the history of Austin through the lens of its iconic restaurants and dining trends. Burger Chef. Opened by Art Silver in 1983, Quack's claims to have been the first coffee shop in Austin. Restaurant reviewer Diane Payton Gmez gave readers of this newspaper peeks into the kitchens of 21 Austin fine dining establishments in her cookbook, "Dining with Diane." The brandy and the olive oil were not sourced fromSpain, but rather from France and Italy respectively. Serving bibimbap, kimchi and Korean specialties in North Austin since 1991. Add the squid and cod at the last minute and continue cooking until clam shells open. Despite all its change and growth, Austin can still claim dozens of restaurants that have been in business for at least 25 years. Michael Barnes writes about the people, places, culture and history of Austin and Texas. Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Each establishment included in the publication was visited four times and "consistently provided good meals," according to his own synopsis. "Today, people ask: 'What did theyhave in Austin back then besides Luby's?'" And I believe one could also sit outside on a terrace. At first, the cookie bakery only served espresso-based coffee drinks, a European conceit unheard of in. Red Barn Facebook This barnyard is closed for business. Take a seat at the counter, and order a hand-spun shake or malt and one of its famous burgersand always add bacon.How to book: Stop by for first-come, first-serve service. The following year, the cost of maintaining the Guadalupe location became unmanageable, so Silver shuttered the iconic spot and focused his energies on Quack's 43rd Street Bakery, where the shaggy aesthetic of the original location lives on. They also claim to be the oldest functioning Biergarten in the United States. Feeling nostalgic? In fact,Gmez dedicated the book to her then-5-year-old son, who defined the dishes in the cookbook as "stuff with sauce.". We dont often think of this one as an old-school classic Austin restaurant because there are so many dang locations now, but it started back in 1980 as a little cafe operating out of a small, renovated house in central Austin. Hinds cooked everything except the bread and noodles, which were prepared by Meeks, who also oversaw the dining room. The revival:This merry seafood stew is so much like other similar Spanish, French and Italian dishes, one feels invited to substitute at will. Use the map below to find an old-school classic Austin restaurant near you! Chi-Chi's. Ladle the chowder, then garnish with Parmesan, chopped green onion and bacon. Slide into a booth or grab a stool, sit down with a burger and shake and be transported back to 1951, when Naus opened. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy. We can help. There are no immediate plans to sell the San Antonio and Austin locations. Prominently featured in Richard Linklater's 1991 film, Slacker, the Drag was studded with locally owned shops beloved by a generation of UT alumni. Strips of fresh tomato or red bell pepper for garnish. Fun fact:their claim to fame is from the 1993 movieDazed and Confusedwhen all the characters stop for food before their big night out. The 1886 Bakery, nestled into the corner of 6th and Brazos, sells homemade pastries (and some of the best cinnamon rolls in the citytheyre big enough to feed 4 people.). Cook gently for 5 minutes. You can get a side of two-step with your cold beer and chicken-fried steak at this legendary honky-tonk opened by James White in 1964. Austin could not survive without Tex-Mex and live music, and the original location of this restaurant, which opened on South First Street in the late 1980s, provides both in equal measure. Open now : 06:00 AM - 05:30 AM. But other well-known Austin eateries have survived by evolving with the timeslike Kerbey Lane Cafe, which established itself in 1980 as a 24-hour spot mostly for college students, but has . This beloved interior Mexican cuisine restaurant has been a staple in Austin for more than 40 years, and its one of the best classic Austin restaurants. Support the Chronicle, 'Historic Austin Restaurants': an excerpt. Try the duck confit or housemade charcuterie at this classic that opened in 1982. The video was uploaded tothe YouTubeaccount of When We Were Live,asuccessful Kickstarter campaignsoon-to-be documentary about how public access TV helped shape the culture of Austin, one of Americas weirdest cities.Local video producerJohn Spottswood Moore earned around $17,000 from 209 backers for the project. "I'd love to do a second edition,"Gmez says. In 1983, he opened City Grill, a long, clean-lined eatery, in a former lumberyard at 401 Sabine St. Shady decks above Waller Creek and exquisitely grilled seafood were among its many attractions. For the first few decades of its life, this classic diner held court on Burnet Road before relocating to Airport Boulevard in May 2015. Not only could students pop in for a cheap lunch of beans and rice, they could also study over cigarettes and cappuccinos or, as history has borne out, plot some of American (or at least Texan) culture's most beloved products. Ranging from 19th-century institution Scholz Garten, which was founded in 1866, to early '80s classics like Chinatown, here are the best places to experience the roots of Austin's ongoing. Fun fact:Polvos is open every morning, although it doesnt get crowded until much later. The food operations have changed throughout the years and are currently helmed by Frank, which serves artisan sausages, German specialities and more. Chef Ernesto Arduz brought to the kitchen experience at several spots in Spain, Boliviaand the Washington, D.C., area. This book is an extensive guide to restaurants in Austin and the surrounding area. But if youre expecting tacos on a corn or flour tortilla, think again: El Patio makes their own homemade taco shells for a crunchier option. Matt Martinez and his wife, Janie, started it as a tiny restaurant on East 1st St in downtown Austin that seated 40..and people just couldnt stay away from those homemade tortillas and famousBob Armstrong Dip. Arguably the restaurant most popular with Austinites ages 5 to 95, this temple to sizzling fajitas and Bob Armstrong dip opened in 1952. This book is a guide to barbecue restaurants in and around Austin. At the time of this writing, one was for sale on Amazon for $99.75. The directions:In a hot pan, saut the shrimp in a little clarified butter until they barely curl and turn pink. that the restaurant is open very late on most nights. Published in 1996, the guide lists calorie, fat, and sodium information for healthier menu options from restaurants including Hudson's on the Bend, Threadgill's, La Madeleine, County Line, and more. The 1980s were a pretty cool time to grow up, and Austin was particularly awesome. Specifically: While, like the video description says, Austin in the 1980s before the high rises, trendy restaurants, and tech boom still had a small town feel, theres something about the way the videographer urges passers-by to Do something obscene! that assures us Sixth Streetis now what it always was. Green Pastures was closed and re-opened under the nameMatties. This Tex-Mex staples outdoor signage has been turning heads with its quippy sayings since the late 1980s, long before the Internet taught us about memes. The owners and location have bounced around quite a bit since their beginning years as a stall at Starrs Fruit and Vegetable Market in 1938, but the service and pride in this business have never diminished. While some of them have changed hands or addresses over the years, these spots have stood the test of time, not only because they serve good food, often without a whiff of pretense, but also because they are the places that people love to eat at regularly, yesterday, today and tomorrow. From breakfast tacos to barbecue, vegan spots to food trucks - this list includes a selection of books that showcase these and other restaurants that have come and gone or are still present in Austin. WEBSITE | 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701. Brigham's - a Boston-area ice cream parlor and restaurant chain that closed in 2013 [2] Britling Cafeterias. The majority of the book is made up of reviews of the restaurants, listed alphabetically, which include ratings for the food and feel, average pricing, and special amenities. Included are such places as the Night Hawk Steakhouse, City Grill, West End Cafe, and more. Ronald Chen, who claims his mother opened Austins first immigrant-owned Chinese restaurant in 1970, started his Chinese restaurant empire, which now includes three locations, in 1983. Deglaze the pan with white win in which the saffron has been steeping at least 30 minutes. And so, after running around the city trying as many classic Austin restaurants as possible, here's a guide to some fun ones so you can make your own bucket list of classic Austin restaurants. It collects 156 recipes and profiles from 21 fine-dining eateries, almost all of them, like Kate's, no longer in existence. But the Austin restaurant scene was founded on humble restaurants (and, yes, some fine dining spots) that were built around the idea of feeding folks direct, comforting meals with few bells and whistles and usually price tags that were easy to swallow. Under punctured-metal cabinet fronts made in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Gmez works from a recipe created by Kate Hinds, namesake for a long-agoAustin eatery. Reduce wine to between 1/2 and 3/4 a cup. The Austin Things. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! New ownership was wise not to change the aesthetics at this classic car-hop spot that was featured in Dazed and Confused. The charcoal-grilled burgers have that backyard cookout flavor, and the fried chicken is always crispy. Fun fact:decades of presidents and celebrities have enjoyed dining here. Reprinted by permission of The History Press. 1. The restaurant: Dave Meeks and Kate Hinds provided handwritten menus that usually included about five appetizers, six or seven entrees and five or six desserts to guests at their intimate spot. Today, what was once known as Bluebonnet Plaza, which also housed record stores, smoke shops and the muckraking Texas Observer, is home to, among other things, a Starbucks, a Smoothie King and a tanning salon. You can feel the history when you enter this barbecue joint that opened in 1943 just off Shoal Creek. Makes about 6 servings. Cafe Tortugas: 3010 W. Anderson Lane; Caribbean; multiple chefs; now at that location: Jack Allen's Kitchen, Carla's:2113 Manor Road; seasonal and fresh food; founder Carla Blumberg; now in that location: Este, after a long run as Eastside Cafe, City Grill:401 Sabine St.; Grill; founder Lewis Aldridge; now at that location: Palm Door on Sabine, Fonda San Miguel:2330 W. North Loop; Interior Mexican; founderd Miguel Ravago and Tom Gilliland; Ravago died fiveyears ago, and Gilliland recently hired chefsCarlos Monroy and Blanca Zesatiat the same location, Green Pastures:811 W. Live Oak St.; founder Mary Faulk Koock; Southern; now at that location: Mattie's, Hudson's-on-the-Bend:3509 FM 620 North; Texas food products; chef/owner Jeffrey Blank; now at that location: Hudson's Fine Hill Country Dining, Jambalaya:6801 Burnet Road; Louisiana cuisine; 1987 owner Leon Cikota; now at that location: planned apartments, formerly the final site for The Frisco, Jeffrey's; 1204 W. Lynne St.; European, American and more; founders Ron Weiss and Jeffrey Weinberger; now at that location: Jeffrey's, now run by McGuire Moorman Hospitality, Kate's:509 Hearn Ave.; Eclectic; founders Dave Meeks and Kate Hinds; now at that location: Was for a time Fabi + Rosi; in 2021 TacoDeli proposed a new eatery there, La Costa Vasca:3437 Bee Cave Road,Basque; owners Ernesto and Claudia Arduz; now at that location: Sway, Las Palomas:3219 Bee Cave Road; Interior Mexican; founders Javier and Amelia Corona; still at that location, now run by the Coronas' daughter, Maricarmen Dale, L'Estro Armonico:3520 Bee Cave Road; French-Belgian; Jean-Louis and Vince Garner; now at that location: American Capital Solutions, Lorraine's: 1800 W. Koenig Lane; Eclectic; chef/owner Lorraine Russo; now at that location:Desmo Workshop Ducati Service, Louie B's: 301 E. Sixth St.,New American; founders Lynn and Joe Elmiger with Steve Batlin; now at that location: Parkside, Mike and Charlie's:1206 W. 34th St.;owners in 1987Jay and Kathleen Littlepage; now at that location: a parking garage, The Quorum: 400 W. 15th St.; French and American; chef Jonathan Bennett; now at that location: a parking garage, Remington Room in the Stephen F. Austin Hotel: 701 Congress Ave.; French, Cajun, Southwestern; chef Frederic Castan; now at that location: Roaring Fork, Riverside Cafe in the Four Seasons Hotel: 99 San Jacinto Blvd. Who dat gonna serve you some Gulf oysters and a roast beef po boy? A new chef has helped Texas French Bread raise its ambitions. In 2018,Joan Randall of South Charleston, West Virginia, wrote to the American-Statesman for help summoning up the name of a defuncteatery. Ciscos Restaurant And Bakery, Since 1950, Downtown Austin Lunch Restaurants: 50 Ideas + A Map, Where To Take Bluebonnet Pictures In Austin: 10 Best Spots (With A Map), Best New Restaurants in Austin (With Map!) The restaurant:Lewis Aldridge is something of a legend in the fields of Austin dining and charitable work. Port Austin Michigan MI r0998 at the best online prices at eBay! Muasashino moved to the old Fino space in 2015. Bennigan's (Closed in 2008) See more '80s . Brian Mays has warded off encroaching gentrification in East Austin and continues the legacy established in 1957 by founder Sam Campbell. This first volume features over 150 sign displays, covering political issues, life lessons, and plenty of puns. Funky and fun, this place is a testament to the fact that pancakes and omelets tastes good any time of the day or night. No connection to the Botticelli's that was on South Congress and also has closed. I am a former resident of Austin graduated from University of Texas in 1976 and have fond memories of a great dive up a hill and climbing steps to get there," Randall wrote. Hi there! The Joseph family opened this Tex-Mex legend near the UT campus in 1954, and the restaurant remains in the hands of the longtime Austin family. Try the best-selling "O.T. Back in the day, there were 5 El Tex-Mex restaurants:El Rancho, El Matamoros, El Toro, El Gallo, and El Patio. WEBSITE | 2330 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756. Those who have been here for a while can tell you how much things have changed, especially in the last decade or so, and the jury is still out on how much of its truly for the better. Austin has a rich history of restaurants; some have even been around since way back in the mid-1800s! I excitedly wrote toGmez and we met at the Word of Mouth caf on South First Street to chat about journalism in the 1980s. 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