an incredible bar with phenomenal cocktails and a solid kitchen. The MINATAUR cocktail is their specialty (in my opinion) and you gotta try the duck club Sandwich. No Guest WiFi though read more

With dim lighting, tapas to share, and bomb cocktails, Blueprint is perfect for date night. The moment we entered, all we saw were couples, so beware if you are thinking of coming here with friends. They also have a cute patio in the back that can be used during the summers - check it out if you come here! The food wasn't mind-blowing, but the drinks were delicious. We got the bourbon based My Dear Julius and gin based Satan's Bell. My Dear Julius has egg white in it and therefore is a tad heavier. I expected Satan's Bell to be your classic gin and passion fruit juice flavored cocktail, but was pleasantly surprised by the red bell pepper juice that unfettered the drink! Satan's Bell was light, sweet and presented well. Kudos to the bartender, who invented it. The food. We came here for dinner, which was supposed to be the main event, but left enjoying the cocktails more. The baby octopus with potatoes was okay but had more potatoes than octopus and wasn't anything to write home about. The roasted Brussel sprouts were a bit disappointing as they completely lacked salt. We dipped the sprouts in the lemon juice of the octopus dish to give them a bit of a kick. As the final dish, we got the Blueprint duck club, which definitely was the largest plate of all. The club sandwich had thinly sliced tasty duck meat. It was the first time I had duck as deli meat. Definitely not your typical date food though. Your hands are a bit of a mess after holding a club sandwich that looks like could belong to a diner. read more

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We were very enjoyed the place and the food and the cocktails. The cocktails was really good and it was hypnotizing to observe how bartender dancing with all his tools :) Great place to visit. read more

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Oh Blueprint, you will always hold a special place in my heart. It was here that I first met my fiancé and had some of the best cocktails I've ever tried. Nestled in the first neighborhood I lived in when I moved to the city, it's quite the find for ParkSlope. In an area pretty crowded with sports bars not far from the Barclays Center, it offers a welcomed change of pace. Blueprint's classic and old-school charm carries far and wide in all of their drinks, food and service and I'm so so happy I found you. Or should I say found me. It is the perfect date spot. So for my 100th review I will write about you. Oh where to begin, I suppose a good place would be the cocktails. They have a great selection of specialty drinks that range from a delicious grapefruit drink to a classic manhattan. We usually like to start the night off with happy hour which is pretty great with decent priced wine, beer and cocktails. They even offer little tasty bites. My fiancé will get the chicken liver mouse and I will get the hummus. His and hers and oh so delicious! We usually go for the baby octopus as well! Now theres so many different ways to go about the food selections. We've tried almost everything and keep coming back for more! The pork sliders speak right to my southern soul and the rabbit pot pie is right up my fiancées alley. Or you do a classic meat and cheese platter with large selection of artisan cheeses and delicatessen meats. They even offer desserts. We tried the bread pudding the last time we were in and can I say it was love at first bite? I don't really have a bad thing to say about this place. Go here. Drink up and fill your bellies with the best this neighborhood has to offer. Take it from me you won't regret it! read more

This place was absolutely awesome. My cousin was staying in Park Slope for work and after a long back and forth about who would come to who (I live in Manhattan) I relented and agreed to go to her hood. I found Blueprint through Yelp and it looked promising and it definitely delivered. We were able to be seated immediately and a waitress came over and gave us cocktail and food menus. If I had one complaint about my experience, it would be that the service was a little odd - it was unclear at first whether there was table service or not, and the server (granted, she was alone) wasn't very communicative. It definitely took a while for her to come take our order, although once she did everything came out relatively quickly. We both ordered cocktails - mine (My Dear Julius - $12) had bourbon, Damson plum gin liqueur, lemon, cinnamon, maple, whiskey barrel aged bitters, orange bitters, and egg white. My cousin's (The Doctor Is In - $12) had Dorothy Parker Gin, Rhum J.M., absinthe, maraschino liqueur, lemon, and house-made grenadine. I preferred mine, although both were absolutely delicious and wonderfully crafted. I find that it's really hard to do egg-white drinks well, but mine was perfect. Both were also beautiful, which I always appreciate. Clearly a well-trained bar staff. We also ordered dessert - there were only three choices, but all of them sounded good. We decided on the cherry bread pudding because it sounded interesting ($8) and it was honestly one of the best things I've ever had before in my life. It was truly incredible and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth. We also got the pickles (weird combo, I know) which were $5 and slightly overpriced but were house-made. My cousin thought they were too spicy although she was just being a little byotch - they were great. Overall, everything was incredibly well-done, and although I can't imagine myself rushing back to Park Slope (sorry, BK), if I ever found myself in or near that area I would definitely come back again. Cool patio, free WiFi, clean bathrooms. Takes cards. read more

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Fun place! Didn't try the food, but we camped out at the bar for hours drinking cocktail after cocktail and trying the whole drink menu. Just a great place to sit with a date and chat. Best and most varied cocktail menu in the area (and certainly better than Weather Up) read more

I love this place! It's great for a date and it's romantic. It has outdoor seating and a sleek wood inside. I appreciate their collection of cocktails and samples multiple. It's very busy and loud over the weekend but it's still worth a visit if you can squeeze at bar. I keep forgetting they have food so I can't comment on that. read more

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Friendly bartender with great recommendations! Fresh and tasty, delightful cocktails. Cozy lighting, nice music, perfect date spot! Will be back. read more

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Dropped by here on a very chilly November evening and was pleased to step inside and see a warm setting with lots of people around. First the space: is very nice and certainly cozy/intimate but is well suited for small group or pairs. There is lots of bar seating and there is a full menu at the bar. Next is the menu - there is a lot going on and a good selection of (New York) reasonably priced cocktails from the house list. There is also a reasonable selection wine and a handful of beers to choose from. However, the real reason we were there was for the pate or the whipped chicken liver dish. My partner had his heart set on that. So in addition to several excellent cocktails, we ordered two of those and the hummus which was also tasty. Sitting at the bar by the door, we did not feel cold or jostled which was pleasant. The bar tender was attentive and things were taken care of quickly for us. Overall, a great spot worth coming back to. read more

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So the interior and the overall atmosphere was really good, we ordered my dear Julius, earth angel, king's kick for the drink, they were all good, a little too sweet though. Chick liver, burata and rabbit toe pie were good, overall the experience was pretty good. read more

I was meeting a friend for dinner and drinks and she suggested Blueprint. She is unfamiliar with Park Slope, but wanted to come hang out, and it's near my job. Unfortunately, we picked to go during prime time. I got there just as the last table was taken, so my name went on the waiting list. My friend was running late, which was fine because Blueprint was quite busy. Busy means good usually. In this case, both good food and good service. When I first walked in the door, the host came over to explain that they were fully booked, it was going to be a wait, and almost immediately asked me if I would like to see the menu. Periodically, he would check in, give me a status update in terms of a table, and would see if I wanted to order a drink. He was so top of the door, new patron walked in the door? He was there in seconds, explaining there was a wait, handing out the menu, and telling people how many people were in front of them. He had his stuff down! It was a long wait, but it was very organized. Just as I was being seated, my friend walked in the door, and the bartender came by to let us know happy hour was ending soon. My friend got the kickstarter, which tasted like a cold espresso. Delicious. I got a Smokey Mary's. It is my idea of the perfect cocktail. I love tequila. I love spicey. I love everything about this drink. My friend also got the minotauro, which she loved. For dinner, we got the burrata and she did the rabbit pot pie, and I did the squash and fig salad. The only thing I would have done different is, instead of the burrata already on the bread and I kind of love that moment when you cut into it. I would have preferred the burrata and with the bread not assembled. Personal preference, but the flavors were excellent. Will be going back here. But next time, will probably be making a reservation first. read more

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This is definitely my new favorite cocktail bar in the neighborhood, and honestly in Brooklyn. Listen, I love cocktails, but these cocktails are insanely good. We've tried 4 and they were all ridiculously high quality with special ingredients and history! I like anything sour and citrusy, but everything was good. They had one with watermelon and mint thats a summer special that was amazing. Also the cinnamon, orange cardamon one is delicious and the berry rosemary one was probably my favorite We came here pretty late. 12:30 am on a Friday... (thus can't remember the names of the drinks)and the place was not empty! Blueprint is open till 4 am and the kitchen closes very late too. We were still ordering food at 2 am! The food is amazing as well. We got the baby octopus and the Brussel sprout bacon pizza and it was delicious. The pizza is made of naan bread which makes it so doughy and good. The baby octopus comes with roasted potatoes and this jalapeño onion fresh salsa. For dessert we got the bread pudding that was amazing! Definitely coming back next time for happy hour to enjoy their amazing deals Staff is super helpful and nice! I love blueprint seriously 6 out of 5 read more

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Good cocktails, unpretentious crowd, great space, good food. Blueprint was the 2nd stop in our night, and we were at that hanger stage for something to munch on (preferably fries!). Blueprint has lots of good reviews and their food looked pretty good, so we figured why not. We came in at around midnight and it was about 2/3rd busy. We found space easily and were attended to in a quick manner the whole night. For drink, I got the Never Never (a gin drink with yellow chartreuse, rosemary, and a few other things I can't recall at the moment) which ended up being incredible and just the type of herbal I like. For food, we got the chicken liver pâté and the rabbit pot pie, which sounded comforting and delicious. The chicken liver pâté was on point and the caramelised onions atop were simply divine. Beware though, that you should not skimp on the pâté, as there is more than there looks to be in that small ramekin. While this was not fries, it was so good that I felt compelled to close my eyes at random intervals of eating to truly appreciate the flavour. The rabbit pot pie was underwhelming to be honest - the puffed layered pastry on top was hard and broke off in chunks. We were also expecting a crust of some sort to which there wasn't. The rabbit meat was sparse, but there was an abundance of nontraditional pot pie veggies - mushrooms, snap peas, etc. It honestly tasted more like my Chinese mom's stir fry than a traditional pot pie. It was unexpected, but not in a good way. We are definitely coming back, but probably staying away from main courses and sticking to the drinks and pâté. read more

Came here Christmas Eve Great cocktails and atmosphere I'd recommend as a date spot or a place to start your night out Didn't try food but it looks really good read more

If you're looking for an quiet and intimate spot at this bar, I recommend sitting towards the back by the restrooms. I'm sure sitting in the back patio will be very nice too when the weather gets warmer. I tried the "Ranga Tang" which had a very interesting taste. It was a craft cocktail made with a single-malt whiskey, ginger and bitters. It was very different from the rest of the menu. I also tried the "My Dear Julius" which was made with bourbon, plum gin liqueur, maple, lemon, cinnamon, orange bitters, egg white. It was such a photogenic drink!! We decided to also stay here for dinner, since we saw some good food on the menu and did not want to travel so much. We ordered the baby octopus, the chef's choice of charcuterie and we ordered a tomato & cress pizza. All the food was excellent and the service was great. Our waitress kept checking up on us to make sure we were having a great time! I would recommend to try this place if you like craft cocktails! :) read more

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Most amazing cocktails. Used to live in the neighborhood and come here all the time. Awesome to see this place is still delivering artisan cocktails and lovely service even after an extremely difficult year for the industry. read more

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Blueprint is one of my favorite cocktail bars in the city. Everything about the place - decor, ambiance, menu - feels intricately thought out and perfectly executed. While it obviously owes a nod to the classic cocktail/speakeasy trend, it is at heart simply an elegant, classy bar. It doesn't feel at all gimmicky, as many traditional/speakeasy type bars can - rather, it's comfortable (but in a cool "I plan to pull up a chair and enjoy food, beverage and company until I can barely stand any longer" way, not a boring, staid way). Everything is presented without a hint of pretension (no small feat in some of these throwback cocktail bars) - the excellent service and especially the welcoming omnipresence of the owner, Regina probably contributes a great deal to that. The food is summarily excellent - I've mostly just tried small plates (seasonal bruschettas (e.g., delicata squash)), kale slaw) and cheese plates, but the rotating, seasonal selections are excellent. Had an outstanding apple pie dessert once as well. The brunch and dinner menus sound incredibly tempting. But you need not care that much about food to come here - you probably want cocktails. And these are expertly crafted - flavorful, complex, unique. The classics (martini/manhattan) are nicely rendered - they feel like twists on the classics, not complete reinventions. The cocktail list rotates, but if you have a chance to try the Cecily Parsley (gin, pimms, parsley, lemon, simple sugar, cucumber), do so - its sublime - one of my all-time favorites. The wine and beer lists contain a nice variety of options for each. Drinks are pretty reasonably priced for this type of establishment, as well. Go and throw a few back - you'll be glad you did! read more

Came here on a Saturday for some drinks and light food. I absolutely love everything about this place. The outdoor setup in front is so nice and I can't wait to sit in the garden next time. The food and drinks are incredible. I could've stayed there all night. We got lucky and a local band was playing jams on the corner near the restaurant! Awesome spot. read more

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Terrible service. The staff was was very rude. All we wanted was to have drinks and some food but the server with the pixie hair cut and glasses was extremely rude. We only had 1 drink and left. Since we didn't feel welcomed. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone because of how nasty the staff is. Doesn't matter how good the drinks and food is, if the servers are so rude and unwelcoming. All we wanted was to spend money and you clearly didn't want our money. read more

Hung out in Blueprint while waiting for a dinner reservation in the neighborhood. Very very cute antique-feel cocktail bar. Drinks were quality and staff was friendly. I didn't have any of the bites but I would definitely go back to sample the menu - there were even a good amount of vegan options. Loved the vibe, I am glad I stumbled upon this place! read more

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Been dying to try out Blueprint because it caught my eye as your not so average bar and boy was I right. Went on a Friday night after dinner and it was a great experience, almost like a mixologist spot instead of a bar. The place is very, very dimly lit so if that's something you don't like, you might not enjoy that much. I absolutely loved all the different mixers on the bar, was also fun watching the bartender show off their skills making your cocktail. I didn't get any pictures since it was so dark but I'll SURELY be back again. 10/10 recommend! read more

Blueprint is a really cute and chic cocktail bar. Perfect for dates --especially the backyard where we sat. I enjoyed prosecco and my date had the Delores Rio. We shared the tomato and cress pizza which had the freshest mozzarella I've tasted in a while. I loved the service and how our waitress was attentive without being interruptive (so important when wanting a nice evening to flirt and tell jokes lol). read more

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This spot is pretty cool. It is advertised as a tapas spot which is indeed true because even the "big plates" are a smaller portion. We ordered the FID & RICOTTA BRUSCHETTA: a house made ricotta topped with mission figs, oregano & honey sherry vinegar and the NIMAN RANCH PORK BUTT SLIDERS: pork on house made buns, served with red cabbage slaw, spicy pickles. I quickly realized that i did not like figs so that dish did not enthuse me too much but if you do I am sure you will love it. The pork sliders were really tasty I can always appreciate a good pork slider. The drinks were great and although it was packed the waitress was quite attentive. This is definitely a happening spot to grab a drink and some tapas in Park Slope! read more

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A really great place for a drink and some food. Came here twice now. The first time was solely for drinks which were delicious. We tried one each and were pleasantly surprised by them. The second time, we came for food and drinks. This time we got the chicken liver mousse and the cheese/meat board. Both were delicious! There was a good amount of food on both that we were both satiated at the end. The drinks we ordered this time was different than the last time and they were still good. Great place for a chill night out. read more

Food. Amazing. So focused and on point. The issue was the service. Ordered drinks and app. Finished round of drinks. Appetizer (cheese and bread) was still missing. Asked again. App arrived 4 minutes before entree. "It takes a long time" as she set it down. Oh? It is cheese and bread. Honestly, Just tell me, oops-I forgot. Water under the bridge. I get it. However- The food was so good- I think I will give it one more chance. read more

Almost hidden amongst the plethora of hip restaurants and bars on 5th Ave, Blueprint is most definitely a place you shouldn't overlook! Upon entering you're immediately struck with the ambient atmosphere, giving it almost a speakeasy sort of vibe. A friend and I came on a Thursday night for a celebratory "It's Almost the End of the Week" cocktail. Our bartender was incredibly friendly and suggested a few drinks that he thought we'd like upon hearing our preferences. I ordered the Minotauro while my friend went for The Doctor. Hands down, my drink won! Both were amazing of course, but I have to say the Minotauro tastes basically like a chai latte (one of my absolute favorite drinks) and it goes down smoother than any other cocktail I've ever had! The best part is that it's quite high in alcohol content too as I had a nice buzz going on from one drink. If you're headed to Blueprint and you're a chai latte lover, you know what to try! Ultimately my experience here was positive. I'm a bit of a walk away otherwise I'd absolutely be a regular. Pretty jealous of those who live in the vicinity! read more

This place is excellent! The staff is great, the cocktails and the food. It's all really awesome! The staff is always friendly and welcoming, the food is delicious and well presented. I've now had the duck club twice and I'm blown away by it. Also last night we had the burrata bruschetta and it was so good and garlicky. Love this place. Will be back a lot! read more

All around solid cocktail bar. Lots of different drinks to choose from, nice variety and creativity. Has a nice outdoor patio in back. We stopped in for drinks only but after seeing the food around us, we'll definitely need to go back and try some of their flatbreads and meats and cheeses. read more

- cool place - good service - good bartenders (i don't think you could order a bad drink there) - i like their hot toddy's read more

I have, never in my life, had better cocktails than those served at Blueprint. You just can't find better in Brooklyn!! The prices are reasonable, the flavors DIVINE! I am not easily impressed by cocktails yet Blueprint never disappoints read more

I came to Blueprint on a Sunday afternoon with a few friends for drinks. It was pretty busy, and the only space available was at the bar, but that was fine. We were immediately given two coasters, and on one of them was placed a glass of water - very good start. The drinks are varied and interesting and reasonably priced. If you're not busy chatting with friends or looking at your cellphone, watch the bartenders in action. They must live on caffeine, they never stop moving. One of them is quite adept at mixing and shaking two drinks at a time. Someone needs to take and post a video of him doing that. read more

Wanted to try a new place for a drink and some apps in the neighborhood and this place stole my heart. It's perfect for a romantic date night or catching up with your girlfriends. The menu has something for everyone and the happy hour list did not disappoint. The bathrooms were clean and everyone was super friendly. This might be my new fav place for a low key night! read more

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Fantastic cocktails and amazing bruschetta! Definitely more of a sit down place, but if you are looking for that this place is great. Also great charcuterie! read more

There's really nothing I don't like about this neighborhood gem, Jeremy is an awesome mixologist! still one of my goto place for cocktails especially my old-fashioned! good happy hour and great neighborhood gem! read more

Blueprint is a cute lil bar with tapas on 5th Ave. It is a good spot to hang and meet a friend, but that seems to be about it. The tapas are mostly misses for me, and there is a dude who works there who made me and my friend a litttttttttle uncomfortable. So. Probably won't be back. read more

Overall - good experience. Drinks were tasty. Service excellent. Atmosphere really good - especially the garden. The food was good, but had both highs and lows. They definitely can do great cocktails. I had a bourbon drink with egg white (my dear julius) and it was top notch - strong, complex. So 5 stars on mixology front The food was a mixed bag. Some small plates were very good - boquerones (anchovies), chicken liver moose, and oyster mushroom salad - all great. On the other hand pork butt sliders were not good. Sliders came on weird cornbread like bun that just did not work, and meat itself was overly spicy - and along with spicy pickles the flavors were off... just spicy on spicy. Hence 4 stars. Still for a great drink and a nice small tapa\snack - great place to hang read more

One of my "spots" pre-covid, happy to see Blueprint survived the pandemic. Used to love sitting at the bar whilst getting drunk with the bartenders, realize now with social distancing some of the seating has diminished. Still the drinks are super tasty when i visited last week - the meat and cheese plate still superb! read more

This may have turned into my new favorite cocktail bar and restaurant in Brooklyn. I had been in the area doing lunch on President's Day and my friend and I walked by and I had mentioned that this was an interesting sounding bar I heard about wanting to check out. She thought it was always just a restaurant and had dismissed it several times in passing. But no, it's both! The feeling I get in here is of a real community first off, which I love. The horse-shoe shaped bar is elegant with bright oak and warm lighting. It was pretty crowded also for being around 4pm on a Monday, even though it was a holiday. But I loved that everyone at the bar was contributing to small bits of conversation. Interesting characters as well in here. Happy Hour is divinity. They have both a food and drink happy hour menu or both wines and specialty cocktails are all $2 off until 7pm. Initially, we ordered off the happy hour menu, both opting for the Parks and Leisure drink: vodka, aperol, fresh grapefruit juice, lime, and simple syrup, garnished with a grapefruit twist. Beautifully done and refreshing. After realizing all other cocktails were also discounted I ordered the Kickstarter, a rum based drink that tastes exactly like an iced espresso with a hint of mocha. I think its the turbinado that grabs that effect of having almost a light molasses taste. A perfect pick me up drink if one is needed. My friend had a classic blood and sand: scotch, blood orange juice, vermouth, cherry heering. Incredibly strong and not being a scotch drinker I tasted a sip and was pleasantly surprised on how perfectly balanced it was between booze and sweetness. The bartender also spectacularly lit the blood and sand on FIRE. Emitting flames of GLORY. This bartender has a gift from the gods on his craftsmanship. Not only were the perfectly executed drinks the highlight of the evening but the desert. That desert, baby. Get the Chocolate Bread Pudding with dulce de leche drizzled on mounds of delicate pillows of whipped cream. It's not super chocolaty but rather more moist and has this layer of insanely tasty browned caramelization on the top of the pudding. I don't even like whipped cream but it was aerated enough to be the perfect accompaniment to this decadent desert. I really want to come back some day for dinner. Their menu looks amazing. Kale and mushroom lasagna, both Lobster and Rabbit Pot Pies, their own version of roasted duck breast, and Niman Ranch Pork Butt Sliders. Not to mention, various cheese and meat plates and chicken liver mousse. I've died and ended up in heaven. read more

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This place is amazing. It's small and kind of hidden, but once you find it, you're in for a treat. They have an incredible happy hour menu. There's also a really cute outdoor area. Of all their signature drinks, they choose a couple which are $7. The rest are $2 off. Same for the snacks, a couple are specials and the rest are a dollar off. I had the Smokey marg and it was delicious, similar to the other yelp reviewers. It's an artisanal drink at a beer bottle budget. I also had the charcuterie plate which was also reasonably priced. $16 for 3 choices. The only thing is the plate could have used a little mustard but the meat and cheese was so good. Beyond that, the service was amazing. Our waitress was so helpful in choosing what to order and very timely and attentive. Hi read more

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Ok, I have to admit, name intrigued me to walk in. Quiet, classy bar. Old distressed mirrors are simply nostalgic. Long bar, small tables and backyard seating - plenty of space, but intimate enough. Great menu - impressive for the bar. Cape gooseberry bruschetta took me back to the memories of home-baked bread and fresh gooseberries from grandpa's garden. (Heck, I did not even know gooseberries still exist in US.) So good. Hummus and pita platter did not disappoint. Hot pita, fresh hummus with lemon on a side, and side dish of olives, nice touch. Drinking "Lost in Austin" (vodka, watermelon, lime and touch of serrano pepper), relaxing, listening to good music and having conversation with friends about nothing - that is Blueprint for good times! read more

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