Service and the ambience was awesome. Our server was friendly and professional. I've been to Jamaica several times and wanted to try something new, I ordered curry seafood rundown with sorrel soda. My friend ordered the two protein combination. We could have shared hers! Her choices were oxtails and jerk chicken with collard greens and Mac and cheese. I'm literally going back to order what she had. The curry was sweet with a little heat. The collard greens had some heat, too, but the Mac and cheese smooths it out. We would have gotten dessert but we had to rush to a concert. My friend says the desserts are exquisite. Tonight's special was a white chocolate bread pudding with Bailey's. I came back later!!! I had an errand which drove me right past here. I got that white chocolate bread pudding and the two protein combination. There was so much meat. I wish I had more sides. As anticipated, the food was delicious. When my Bestie and fellow YELP VIP comes to visit, I am taking her here. read more

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We went to Chef Rob's with a group of coworkers. The place was easy to access but the service was rather terrible. The food was just ok and very expensive for the "just ok". Also a heads up - they do not offer complimentary water. They have bottled water, which is $3 each. The server - just couldn't be bothered. We had questions and she acted put out that we expected answers and assistance. read more

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The crab claws were absolutely the star of the show perfectly seasoned, fresh, and cooked just right. Every bite had that rich, buttery flavor that seafood lovers appreciate, and the portion was well worth it. The drink selection complemented the meal nicely, with a cocktail that was both refreshing and well-balanced. What truly elevated the experience, though, was the service. From start to finish, everything felt top tier,attentive without being overbearing, and genuinely welcoming. The owner even came by to check on us, which added a personal touch that you don't see everywhere. Their friendliness and hospitality made the whole experience feel special and memorable. Definitely a place that knows how to deliver both great food and exceptional service. read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - In Da Gully' - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Two stars because it was tasty and two stars because they were so rude to the lady right after us. Idk what happened exactly but it was embarrassing to watch and I really felt for the lady. I can't imagine her doing anything to warrant such blatant behavior. read more

I will forever boast about the hospitality at this restaurant. I got the creamy jerk claws with garlic coco bread for lunch! 12/10 and the claws are so meaty! It's my Go to everytime! read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - Creamy crab claws - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I mean who doesn't love a good nickname but Chef Rob's must be short for "Robbery" because that's how I felt walking out of this restaurant. Although overall this location was clearly a vibe the prices, food standard, and serving sizes were not. My fella got the jerk chicken with two servings of rice. I'm not sure what the stipulation for a serving here is but they must be trying to have people leaving hungry. I got the jerk pasta with chicken and shrimp. The dish came out piping hot in temperature and lived up to the flame on the menu. It was very well seasoned and earned 50% of this review. The other 50% goes to good service and cleanliness. Another issue I had with this place was the $3 charge for bottled water while dining in as well as the automatic 18% gratuity for all parties that chose to dine in no matter the size. read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - Jerk Pasta - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The service was good and the waitresses were pleasant. There was no food in the plate for $24. The portion in the picture is what I received. It is said to be two sides of rice, which I couldn't believe, with what seemed like a single thigh chopped up in small pieces. This place was very small and cluttered. The chicken was a little bit salty and the rice didn't have that much flavor. To my surprise there was a 18% gratuity dine-in charge that was automatically charged to my card. On top of that they also had a 15%, 18% and 22% tip request on the receipt based on the cheque amount. I didn't like that additional charges especially when they didn't put any food in the plate. read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - Bar in restaurant - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I don't have the picture the them Oxtails had me speaking a different language the next morning! I I definitely recommend & I'd go again!

Ok soooooo I love their curry goat! It's way too many bones though 5 for flavor 1 for bones read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I visited on Wednesday, their karaoke night, which was fun. But the music the DJ played in between performances was so loud that I couldn't hear the person I came with sitting next to me. The constant fog machine was a bit much too. Otherwise, it was a good experience! The food was pretty flavorful and filling. And the service was good despite us being part of a large table. read more

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We arrived and we seated quickly. Our waitress was great. She got every order correct and was very knowledgeable about the menu. The appetizers were good. The entrees were just okay. I wouldn't recommend because of the no refill on drinks and the food was just okay. The DJ was great and the alcoholic drinks were strong. I'd come back to hang out but not for dinner. read more

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My go to for Caribbean food in the Atlanta metro area hands down! I've been going, & ordering from Chef Rob's since the pandemic and the food is amazing every single time. The consistency is what I really appreciate. We all know some restaurants, the food will be good one day, then too salty or bad the next ... Chef Rob's is consistently good! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, as I've tried almost everything ... some of my personal favorites are the jerk wings, curry chicken, & the oxtail. For the sides, man that mac n cheese hits different! As we all know not everyone knows how to make good mac n cheese ... it's definitely an art & science to it & Chef Rob's has it down packed!!! read more

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I am actually appalled at how many people said this is the best jamaican food-- it is far from it. Nothing, and I repeat, nothing had flavor. The mac and cheese had not a lick of seasoning. The oxtail portion size is WRONG and the meat is not seasoned. The gravy was okay, but the meat itself was bland. The rice and peas were under-seasoned and dense. The coco bread tastes like hamburger buns. The jamaican patties were tiny and the inside of them tastes like a Tina's beef and bean burrito. To top it all off-- this place is expensive. I will never go back here and I'm upset that I let tiktok convince me. read more

We decided to check out an oldie but goodie for Valentine's Day. Chef Rob's has been in this location for years and they're no longer a restaurant AND lounge but it still had great vibes. They offered a Valentine's Day menu for couples that was $125. It included 2 glasses of champagne, two salads, two entrees and share a dessert. We added the seafood dip as a starter. Everything was cooked to perfection and left plenty to take home. My sweetie wanted a veggie with his entree or switch mash for rice - no substitutions we were told. Also, no option for tap water - they offer $3 bottled water only. Hey, parking is free! Service was very attentive. We were offered two places to sit and we did move once a better table opened up. A live DJ started around 9 PM. There's lots of takeout activity but it didn't take away from the experience. I recommend anyone to try out Chef Rob's if you love Caribbean food - add it to your list. read more

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Very very bad experience this time. Don't expect good service or edible food. Way too salty and very rude person working there.

Great drinks, food, service, music and environment. Cheers to this restaurant. Will definitely return again read more

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Everything was so good from the appetizers to the food, nice chill vibe and ambiance inside. Service was also great which was a plus. read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - Jerk Sauce Crab Claws - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Bad experience here. Too salty and the person working there was very rude to my wife.

Had this at a baby shower over the weekend and was so good had to come in. Came in for happy hour. The bar was full so we sat at a booth that was very intimate. Dim lighting but perfect feel. Gives a lounge feel almost. At the baby shower we had the oxtails, curry chicken, jerk chicken, macaroni and patties. Very very good! Today I had the island margarita which comes in a tequila bottle and between the two of us there was 8 drinks. Left feel really good lol. We shared the Cajun crab claws. I had the curry chicken stir fry subbed the rice for rice and peas. My boyfriend had the jerk turkey burger. We both left with food for dinner. Everything was great! read more

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Chef Rob's has quickly became a favorite. I've been here twice now. The seafood dip is soooo good. I've ordered oxtails, jerk chicken, and jerk shrimp pasta. The jerk is very spicy. Staff are always friendly and attentive. Hookah available. DJ there. My only thing is that the music can be pretty loud where it's hard to talk. Wednesday they have karaoke. Check their IG because it's not every Wednesday. read more

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This review is strictly for the takeout experience and food. I cannot comment on the service because I did not dine in. Parking: there are two "takeout-only" designated parking spots right in front of the restaurant. It is located in a pretty busy strip mall/center, so the close spots reserved for takeout were very convenient. Food: Shrimp quesadilla - lots of veggies inside (mostly red onion, mushroom, and spinach). While they didn't go light on the shrimp, the shrimp are small size not large or jumbo. I'm not sure if you can ask for no veggies, so if you tend not to like those then I'd recommend skipping this entree. Both Entrees I tried were very good - I ordered a Curry Goat and Oxtail. Let's start with the oxtail. I know that serving size is usually an issue when ordering oxtail because some places try to give you 3-4 pieces that don't have a bunch of meat on them. Chef Rob's is NOT like most others - it was the most oxtail I've been served in a meal in a LONG time. My sides were Rice and Peas + plantain, so this meal is very filling and you probably will have leftovers. Between the two, I preferred the curry goat. I liked it so much, that I tried to eat it slowly so it would last longer :D. My chosen sides were Macaroni and Cheese and Collard Greens; such a tasty combination! Overall, I'd recommend Chef Rob's based on the food only. I plan to go back and try more things on the menu and possibly dine-in to get the full experience! read more

So I came for drinks, the last time I was there, so I cant really give a proper assessment of the food (I have to come back to that). But the drink and the bartender was good. The customer service that we were given was really good and the drinks were pretty decent as well! They have free parking, so that is not something to worry about (since it is OTP). Its in the middle of a strip mall, so there are plenty other places to go to, and its walking distance. Overall it is a good vibe. They have hookah, they have TVs, they have plenty of seating, its worth the stop in. read more

I went to this restaurant last week with a good friend of mine. This place is a lounge and during the Friday night hours there's a DJ and the music can be very loud. At times, I had to text my friend who was sitting right in front of me messages. The food was great and it flavored perfectly. My main reason for my deduction of two stars is due to the gratuity and service. The server was friendly however my meal came to over 70 dollars for oxtails and rice plate with a drink. I did my own math to discover that it was about 56 dollars and the service tip was 22 percent. Me and my friend went Dutch so I believed that's a pretty high gratuity rate for my meal. What I also noticed is that I didn't have the option to choose the gratuity percentage. Great aesthetic and good vibes for a date night but the whole customer service/gratuity left a bad taste in my mouth. Just giving my honest recent experience here. read more

Love this place !!!!! They always take care of me ! Food is amazing service is on point!!!!!! read more

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Did a quick stop for lunch. We got there right when it opened and the biggest challenge was the service. It took quite a while for the meal, especially considering we were the first in the restaurant and there were only 5 total folks including us while we were there. We had to get ahead and order drinks with check to finish. The food was super good. Great flavor on the curry with a nice touch of heat. The menu looks great and would like to try other items. Back on the service, they add 18% as part of the bill no matter the size. It was definitely not 18% service. I am not sure of the staff is expecting the auto tip so speed and attention suffers. The atmosphere is cool with good Caribbean music in the background. I really struggling with over all. I will round up since the food was so good. read more

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I love this place the food is always good it's on the pricey side but it's worth its fresh and fast service but the only down side is there's no "free water" it's only bottled water but they waitresses will tell you upfront read more

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Literally the worse Jamaican food in the Atlanta area and the prices are absurd. I ordered a two meat combo (oxtail and curry chicken) with a side of Mac and cheese with peas and rice. They gave me a teaspoon of Mac and cheese lol. The portion was so small and they added a $7.56 dinning fee. Also I asked the host "how are the collard greens?" she awkwardly hesitated....I responded "never mind." She responded "oh well...they're not good today." Which obviously means they're inconsistent with their recipes. Which is one of my biggest pet peeves when donni Such a waste of money. I would not recommend. read more

I had a to go order. There is a service fee? gratuity for togo orders. Mini patties 10/10 Oxtails with coconut rice and plantains 9.5/10 Curry goat with sweet potatoe fries and broccoli 10/10. The food is great but... There is a nasty manager (female) there. The wait staff (ladies with braids and mid length hair with center part) are very nice but that manager is disgusting. I hope Chef Rob gets rid of her pure disservice to this great eatery. Price are high but the quality of food well worth it. That woman has no reason to be so rude. read more

Just came home from my vacation and had no idea what I wanted for dinner but knew I wasn't cooking anything. Stumbled upon this restaurant on Uber Eats and I am SO glad I did! Ordered the Jerk Pasta with diced chicken and salmon (requested it be made spicy with extra cheese) as well as crispy fried sweet plantains. The first thing I commend the restaurant for is that, although it took about 40 minutes for me to get my delivery, my food was PIPING hot when I received it. The pasta was cooked PERFECTLY, the right balance of soft yet still chewy. The cream sauce was wonderfully flavorful, and the spice level was exactly what I was looking for - you could taste the added spice, but it didn't overpower the flavors of the sauce, cheese, well seasoned chicken, or salmon - it complemented all those other flavors. The plantains could've been cooked a bit more crispy for my liking, but were delicious nonetheless. I don't ever think I've had a delivery experience where the food was basically received in the same condition it would've been if I had went to the restaurant myself, but that's exactly what happened with Chef Rob's for me. Simply phenomenal. read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - Jerk Pasta with Chicken and Salmon - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I arrived early. I was seated quickly despite my party being late. The atmosphere was lively, the music was Caribbean. The weight staff were bustling around taking care of tables. The restaurant was clean and orderly. Once my friend arrived, we all ordered cocktails. Two of us had one punch and the other one had an old-fashioned with a maraschino cherry. Prior to the meal - I asked out lovely server if we can have separate checks. I was told that that would be no problem since it was only a party of three. My friends ordered mango chicken and the other, an oxtail dish. I ordered the combination of oxtail and curry goat. Everything came out hot and fresh... Even my not so garlic cocoa bread came out before the meal. At the end of our meal, the DJ arrived, and the spontaneous fog started. Cute vibes! Our server returned and asked us if we wanted one check or if we were going to be splitting the checks. To me that means that I would pay for what I bought and vice versa. To our server, that split the check three ways. An effort to just keep it pushing, We let it fly.. Because the service was good, we don't mind the 18% automatic ratatouille that's added to your check. It's been quite some time since I've had an opportunity to die in here. In the past, I ordered for my companies inventory meals. It's always been amazing and it still is in my opinion. I look forward to coming back. read more

Decided to check this place out had two friends. Tell me that they really enjoyed it. The food was absolutely delicious. I cannot explain to you. How overwhelmed I am with how great these crabcakes were. I love crabcakes and they did not disappoint. One bit. The same thing goes for their seafood dip now usually I'm kind of particular about it because a lot of places do not make a good seafood dip I love Pappadeaux seafood dip, but this one I have to say takes it to order another dish of seafood dip because it was so great. I will say that if you are a drinker, the Jamaican rum punch is very strong and I would advise you drink very slowly because it does catch up on you. Our server was great. She was very honest about her opinion about certain food items whether she liked them or hated them or hadn't tried them ever of course big on a hookah when I'm out enjoying myself I ordered a hookah or server did the hookah herself and it was perfect , because this is not a big establishment the servers as your food server and hookah server, but it doesn't take any time away from them giving you great service. The restaurant is small, but very functional and is not overcrowded with booth and tables, so you're able to maneuver to the bar or to the bathroom with ease. It is dimly lit so it provides an intimate setting for if you're on a date or if you just have a couple of friends having a girls or guys night out. They do have a live DJ I'm not sure if it's on certain nights or all the time but they managed the volume of the music well. We were able to hear ourselves throughout our entire conversation without having to yell over the music. The food was absolutely delicious and we will be back. If you're in the Sandy Springs area, I advise you to give it a try. 10/10 read more

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I came to grab a quick bite for lunch. I ordered the lobster egg rolls and plantain to go. The employee said they were out of plantain; so I only got the egg rolls. I sat at the empty bar to wait on my to go order. There was only one other patron in the restaurant. I was told by another employee that I couldn't sit there and wait for my food. She then pointed to a seating area up front. When I got to work to eat my food, there was barely any lobster in it. All vegetables. read more

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Haven't eaten here in at least six years, thought I'd give it a try today. I selected the curry chicken, it was super moist and delicious, however the rice was room temp and the collards were too spicy to eat. They no longer sell cabbage. The seafood dip that I ordered never came, ugh. The service was excellent, everyone was friendly and served with a smile. read more

12/21 - During our visit, the customer service we experienced was quite disappointing. From the moment the light-skinned woman took our drink order, we sensed a negative vibe. She seemed uninterested and unhelpful, particularly when we asked questions about the Jamaican-style drinks on the menu. We hoped she would return to check on our experience, but unfortunately, she never did. This lack of attention and knowledge affected our overall enjoyment of the meal. When our drinks arrived, a man delivered them and took our food order instead of the waitress. When the food came, my fiancé discovered a piece of metal in his oxtails and rice and peas after taking a bite. I called the server over to inform her about the metal in his food. She took the dish back to the kitchen and returned with a shrug, asking, "What do you want to do?" I requested to speak to the manager, but she informed me that he was unavailable because he was busy in the kitchen. I told her that this was unacceptable; in such situations, the manager should come out to address the issue. The waitress then asked, "What do you want to do? Would you like me to remove this from your bill, or do you want something else?" She did not apologize for the situation and seemed to make it my fault for being frustrated, which I clarified I was not. I'm trying to resolve the issue because he may be harmed by this unknown item, but I'm confused as to why a staff member cannot come out to discuss the situation. She was very rude, and her body language indicated that she had an attitude. It's disappointing to me that a Black-owned business would act this way. I asked for the check, which included an 18% gratuity for two people. Typically, gratuity is applied to parties of more than five, but apparently, they charge it regardless of the party size. I would never return to this restaurant, nor would I recommend it to anyone. Bad service! read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - The food before finding metal object. - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Table for 4 for Lunch        I tried to make a reservation on OpenTable ahead of time, but this is only available for parties of 6 or more.  As I approached the restaurant, I noticed the ample parking lot. The parking lot is shared with other nearby shops and restaurants. Luckily, we found a spot not too far from the restaurant. As soon as we entered, the hostess scooped up a group ahead of us, and we were standing there for a few minutes, but another staff member greeted us to let us know that someone would be with us shortly (Thumbs up for the acknowledgement).  The hostess returned, seating us at a high top table.  We all quickly reviewed the drink menu. Wifey and I went for 2 authentic Jamaican Red Stripe beers, while my daughters opted for the Jamaican fruit punch.  For the main course, Wifey chose the Jamaican lobster rolls, which were really a special appetizer, but the server advised that you get 2 rolls, and she decided to make them her entrée with a side of plantains. My oldest turned an appetizer of 2 crab cakes into an entrée by adding rice and peas and sweet plantains. The youngest ordered the Blackened Mango Chicken with sweet potato fries and an extra side of plantains.   As for me, I went for the Curry Chicken meal, which came with 2 sides--Rice and Peas and Mac and Cheese. I also added a warm coco bread. Wifey's lobster roll arrived first, and there was a delay for the rest of the food. Our server apologized, explaining a mix-up where all the food was entered as an appetizer. Nevertheless, when the food arrived, it looked and tasted incredible.  Everything, and I mean everything, was delicious and well seasoned.  Although we considered dessert, everyone was just too stuffed, so we opted to pass. We requested three boxes for our leftovers and the check. The bill brought a little sticker shock as I learned that an 18% gratuity was already included. Despite the unexpected high cost, it didn't overshadow the visit. The food and hospitality/service were outstanding. For the record, our reheated leftovers tasted just as good a day or two later. 4.5 rating read more

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Me and a friend of mine decided to stop here to get a quick bite. When we arrived we parked in the public lot. We walked in and were greeted and sat at the bar. I started with the rum punch, and it was good. I then had the jerk shrimp egg rolls, and they were decent, just the sauce was a little sweet. My friend enjoyed their quesadilla. The bill wasn't bad and we had a good experience. read more

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Let me say this ...I have to stop allowing Atlanta and these Tik Tok/IG food critics having me out of $100 ,mad, and hungry .This is another place that charges mandatory 18 percent gratuity for lackluster service. I was influenced by a clip of jerk crab claws and oxtails.I headed over to find out the crab claws were pricey and only an appetizer.We waited to be seated for 40 minutes .I ended up ordering a cup of crab soup and was brought and charged for a bowl of crab water .No taste ,no flavor,just water,stuff at the bottom,and microwaved overcooked crab legs . My friend ordered the cajun pasta with salmon and chicken .He got hard pasta with melted cheese on the top with watered pasta sauce .Flavorless. We also had the jerk patties which were the only decent thing that hit the table .Still those were saturated with a weird dressing from the spinach that was awkwardly placed in the middle . We relayed to the server ,who of course couldn't be less concerned about our experience .Maybe it was a bad day ,I love Jamaican/Caribbean food but this is not it .$75 down the drain read more

It's good to see that the restaurant is still open. I haven't visited since it first launched. It's very different than what it was in the beginning. Bottom line is this. If you're looking for authentic Jamaican food, this ain't it. In fact Chef Rob needs his Jamaican card completely snatched!!! He should be ashamed of himself. This is NO WHERE real Jamaican food. It's commercial---very fit for Buckhead or Buckingham Palace. It's not the real thing. To that end, the portions are small and very uneven. It's just enough to feed your puppy or pet bird. The way they plate food leaves you spending more money for a lot less food. And they're not accommodating either. I asked for the greens on my plate to match the greens in the bowl I got for my son, and they said I had to order it. Oh! And you can't get land water. Chef Rob wants you to buy no name bottled water. Lastly, and probably the most important. Chef Rob doesn't speak to his guests. Anytime a Chef refuses to talk to you is ALWAYS a red flag. No matter how busy a restaurant is, the chef is always suppose to speak with guests, especially when there's a problem with the food. Rob ignores his guests, and from what I hear, it's common. All in all, I cannot recommend this place---at all. You won't get full and the flavor is not authentic. The ambiance is nice, although they do have hookahs so if you're not into that, I suggest you stay away completely. read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - Look at the side of greens compared to the bowl. Portions are uneven. - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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First off great food But I don't understand why do I get charged gratuity if I use my gas money to come get this food and spent my money to get the food why are you guys charging gratuity? It's a to go order .... This is not Miami read more

It was decent. The cocktail Pattie's are super overpriced. The jerk pasta wasn't as spicy as I'd expect and it was really lacking in the protein. I would suggest adding more meat and maybe some veggies to brighten the heaviness. Seems like a good vibe although we took our food to go. read more

Chef Rob's Cafe & Bar - Chicken Cocktail Patties - Caribbean Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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