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    Harlem Biscuit Company

    4.3 (359 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Biscuit Breakfast
    Katie B.

    I'm SO excited I found this place. My friend was in town and we wanted to grab a quick breakfast before she left. Clearly a popular place and I've been missing out. We were warmly greeted and directed to the kiosk to order. Loved the decor. We sat down and the food came out in under 10 minutes. I didn't get the girl's name that brought out the food, but she was super nice. We both got the biscuit breakfast. THESE BISCUITS 10/10. I had the chive/cheddar, my friend had regular. The grits were great. Chicken, bacon, eggs were good too. Pernell was personable with everyone that came in and came over to speak to us. They ended up selling out so they closed early. I'll definitely be back - well I actually already have been. I had an event the next day and ordered biscuits to go on GrubHub (ready and waiting when I arrived) and they were just as good. Love the consistency.

    Curtis J.

    I so wanted to love Harlem Biscuit Co., but my feelings are mixed, especially given the vibe the marketing presents. Let's start with the positive though. The biscuits are fantastic! Light, fluffy, flavorful - it's what you want in the biscuit. While I only had the cheddar and chive ones (my meal was a la carte because...see below), I feel like I can endorse here given that option alone. The eggs were also good, as was the maple butter, a great accompianant. Then potatoes, however, were lackluster. Felt like they were industrially made not homemade, though the flavor was good. I'll also say, the staff was helpful. What I did not care for was obvious upon entering. An employee at the bar motions me to order at the kiosk. I say, "I'm dining in," and he replies to still order via kiosk. Ugh. Not homey at all. Very impersonal. The kiosk is also not that well set up as when you click on each biscuit it doesn't even describe what the contents are. It does give you add on options though. It does also show what they were out of, which was many items. No cheddar cheese, no goat cheese, no vegan sausage. That sucks, and it was close to 12 noon so not late in the day yet. I then so couldn't order the Rosa (biscuit sandwiches are named after Black history notables). My expectations got lower and lower. I settled on building my own breakfast out and decided on the aforementioned eggs, dusted potatoes, and two biscuits option - which for some reason had to be the same flavor of biscuit. I would have loved to sample the standard buttermilk one, but alas, I'd have to drop more for that. I kinda wanted grits, but given that no cheese was available, opted not to. They also only had coffee, no tea, not even just one flavor (I double checked this). You can get apple or orange juice though. You then present the printout to an employee and sit yourself. You also need to get your own plastic utensils and water. I struck up a nice, which ended up being long (like this review, ha ha) conversation who also had a bewildering first experience here, but has been a regular since. He said he sensed my consternation from afar. My main issue with this whole experience is that it felt very impersonal. I get cost-saving measures, truly, but the restaurant pre-arrival gives off a down home vibe you expect from Harlem, but don't receive. And as my fellow diner stated, it would have been cool to have info on the cool art displayed.

    Mia K.

    Came here after seeing the owner's biscuit sandwich beat Bobby Flay's on the Food Network. I met Pernell, the owner's son, who was very nice. You order at the kiosk. Was a tough decision among the choices named after great black leaders. Got a Malcolm X $16 chicken thigh sandwich. Made to order it seems. Took a while to get though it was not busy when I came in. Choice of biscuit plain, cheddar and chive, or everything. Wish I had tried some sides but weather was too hot and humid for more heavy food. The chicken was excellent, right amount of spicy for me. The biscuit was moist and flaky, a very satisfying, filling meal. Love the hooks under the bar for bags. Yes, alcohol served here! Nice inside, very red with small paintings and quotes of black luminaries. Cozy front patio on a quiet street. There's also seating area in back. Would come back, better with a group so we could share sides.

    The Queenie
    Yodalis M.

    Biscuits are one of my favorite breakfast items so the Harlem Biscuit Company was at the top of my list to try. I am so glad I got to experience it today! I was hoping for high protein so was in between the Fredrick with chicken sausage or the Queenie with their house cured gravlax smoked salmon. I opted for the latter and it was a magnificent choice. While the recommended pairing was the everything biscuit, I opted for the sweet buttermilk biscuit. This turned out to be an excellent neutral canvas for smoked salmon which is a bit salty anyway. The biscuit was fluffy and soft and very nice to bite into with the fillings. I would love to try their cheddar chive biscuit next, with their hand made spreads. I ordered for pick up online thinking that it was going to be difficult to get a seat. However, there was plenty of room on this Sunday morning before 11a. My sandwich was ready prior to the estimated time of 20 minutes and it traveled well further uptown. Looking forward to my next time at HBC!

    Bernice N.

    Decided to visit this place, because it was one of many places I've had bookmarked. I ordered two biscuits sandwiches and a drink. I enjoyed the homemade biscuits one being buttermilk and the other was the chive cheddar, and although these sandwiches had names I couldn't remember them, so I will describe it. One was plain biscuit with a fried chicken and pimento cheese on it, and the other was a chicken sausage biscuit with some white gravy on the side. I also had some slaw with the fried chicken and it was the best slaw I've ever tasted. So fresh and so delicious I didn't even care to finish the sandwich once I ran out of the slaw. The chicken biscuit was my favorite of the two sandwiches, it was so flavorful and the white gravy sauce went so well with it I would have preferred to have just ordered two of those. The restaurant also had some good music to bop my head to while enjoying my sandwiches. I wouldn't mind eating here again, customer service was quite good, and they had plenty of space to dine in and eat. I didn't really care for the ordering process of it all l, had to use those ordering tablets. I did get some help so again I appreciate the service. I also enjoyed my meal along with my strawberry lemonade drink. Thumbs up and Happy Yelping!

    Biscuit Each Biscuit
    Annaly L.

    I got delivery. Everything came in nice and hot good packaging. I was missing my sauce for my biscuit so that was kind of disappointing because no matter how good a biscuit is you always need something on it like butter jam. And I was looking forward to tasting that chili sauce. Mac & cheese wasn't my jam It's a creamy Mac The cheese flavor had a little kick Just not my type of style mac & cheese but the cheese used for it was good. Chicken biscuit was tasty the chicken was moist and had flavor it was great on the everything biscuit 10 out of 10 Chicken sausage gravy, 10 out of 10

    Biscuit Breakfast Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
    Danielle G.

    Loved the atmosphere and the music was great! The staff was so friendly and attentive and I believe the owner even stopped by to check on the table while unloading supplies. The orange juice tasted fresh squeezed, the tea was sweet, and the lemonade was excellent! The biscuits are the main event and star of the show. They are warm tender and Tate great alone l, but butter takes it to the next level and there are several butter options for the more adventurous folks, however complain butter for us plain Janes. The grits depend on your taste buds so if you like simple salt and pepper the seasoning used may be too much. The eggs were eggs and the chicken was okay. Overall the food is a 3 not bad not great but solid. The atmosphere, cleanliness, and staff take the experience to next level. I would definitely return or take biscuit to go to use with regular butter.

    The Martin with a side of grits
    Michael P.

    If you're looking for a delicious biscuit sandwich, then Harlem Biscuit Company is a great option. I come here now and again, trying different dishes, and everything has always been great. This time around I had the Martin, which is fried chicken with bacon, egg and cheese. I got it with a chive cheddar biscuit. The chicken was nice and tender, and the bacon, egg and cheese makes for an interesting combination. Loved it. It's one of my favorites, so I have to recommend it! Overall, with the great food, a lively atmosphere filled with great tunes, and friendly people (both staff and patrons), it's basically a no-brainer. As mentioned, I'm a pretty regular customer here and I'll keep returning as I try different things on the menu. I always have fun there. If you go I'm sure you'll love it also.

    Langston
    Vanessa J.

    Came in for a late brunch fix, couldn't have picked a better spot to grab a fresh biscuit sandwich. This was my first time here and I was not disappointed I can see what the hype is about. We started by ordering the Langston. which had fried chicken, pickles, onion, and chili garlic honey on a cheddar chive biscuit, and we got the Bodega, bacon, egg, and cheddar cheese on a cheddar chive biscuit. Let me just say the biscuits were fresh the chicken was perfectly cooked and everything was fresh and full of flavor. I cant wait to come back again and try another one of the biscuit sandwich's. Shoutout to the staff and manager for being very nice and making sure we had everything we needed. Also enjoyed the vibe of good music and great energy in this place.

    Sticky biscuit!
    Rebecca B.

    We had an amazing breakfast at HBC and when we mentioned that our daughter graduated from college yesterday, he brought out a sticky biscuit with a sparkling candle! It was fabulous! We left with happy bellies and sweet memories! Can't recommend it enough. We stopped by on the way to the Intrepid for a busy day in NYC!

    Cheddar Chive Biscuit
    Jeff M.

    Harlem Biscuit Company 2308 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. New York, NY 10030 Chive Cheddar Biscuit My original plan was to keep it simple by ordering a cheddar chive biscuit, but the server highly recommended supplementing one of their butters. After spreading herb butter on the half, I was hooked because it added so much flavor to the biscuit.

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    Very nice and welcoming employee named Camille. Makes sure everyone feels at home. We love Harlem Biscuit co.! Delicious food.

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    This place is insanely good you have got to try it. Got a biscuit sausage sandwich and grits with cheese. So good.

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    Absolutely incredible family breakfast/brunch spot!! Biscuits were fluffy, eggs tender and sausage savory!

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    Biscuits and gravy and grits. Oh my! Absolutely amazing. And service was outstanding.

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    Hi Andrew, Unfortunately we don't have indoor seating. We do however have a covered pavilion outside that is first come, first serve seating.

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    The Handpulled Noodle - Dapan Niu: 5 Spice Stewed beef with Ribbon Noodles

    The Handpulled Noodle

    4.3(409 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Harlem
    Locally owned & operated
    Discounts available

    Dapan Ji - (B Tier), - a little too saucy/salty for me. Noodles were perfect. Amazing texture…read more Chicken was braised really well. Veggies were also stewed really well. I'd definitely give this place another shot with other noodle dishes. The restaurant is mainly just bar stool seating. It's nice and quaint and like other have mentioned it's definitely solo date type vibes. Food came out fairly quickly too so that was a plus! Service isn't really existent since the host primarily focuses on the to go orders pickups.

    On the whole, have enjoyed elsewhere for years handpulled noodles from Central Asia, so The…read moreHandpulled Noodle perked my interest... although had earlier made it up to this Harlem location. Decided to try an order for delivery via GrubHub and compare dishes with two separate noodles, based on what they recommended for each best for delivery: Beijing Bolo with a fermented black bean ground pork sauce, a.k.a. Zhejiang Mien, including Size #2 pressed noodles thick like udon, scallions, and cilantro, plus Cold Sesame Noodles utilizing handpulled lagman. Both dishes I ordered medium spicy. The Beijing Bolo came in a bowl, while I needed to plate the Cold Sesame dish. Both were flavorful with tender noodles. Next time, more likely to go in person over delivery, and explore other dishes on their menu. It's a great option particularly for this neighborhood! Definitely would recommend trying out The Handmade Noodle!

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    Sylvia's Restaurant - Sylvia's Down Home Fried Chicken with String Beans and Baked Mac & Cheese.

    Sylvia's Restaurant

    3.6(2.4k reviews)
    0.5 mi•Harlem
    •$$

    You can't go to Harlem and not get some soul food, and Sylvia's did NOT disappoint…read more I went with the meatloaf, collard greens, mac & cheese, and potato salad, and the whole plate was hitting. The meatloaf was tender and the sauce was , the greens were seasoned right, and the mac & cheese was exactly what I wanted it to be. Even the potato salad held its own. Nothing fancy or trying too hard. Just really, REALLY good comfort food from a Harlem institution. I'd absolutely come back. Palate don't lie. ‍

    @sylvias is a nice classic spot for some good soul food! It's been around since the 1960s. I got…read morethe mac and cheese, rice, and catfish which were all delicious! Everything was tasty and flavorful. Their corn bread was divine as well as their peach cobbler! Service was quick and efficient, we were seated quickly and our food also came out quickly. The server also suggested certain things and gave good suggestions. They said to get the cat fish instead of the other fish dish, since the other fish would have bones. This place is busy, but there is plenty of seating available and this place is huge. It was kind of hard to track down the waiter for the check, since it gets busier later in the evening. Sylvia also has her own sauce which they served, and that you can also find in supermarkets. Price: $30-40 Rating: 8.5/10

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    Jacob Soul Food

    Jacob Soul Food

    4.0(446 reviews)
    0.4 mi•Harlem
    •$$

    We were hungry after going back to school shopping on 125th Jacob's is on a corner on Lenox and…read more129th st. I cannot believe k have never encountered this place!! They have outdoor seating where you can take your food after you pay and eat. It's per pound and cheaper if you pay in cash 10.99 if you use credit or debit. It's a great deal considering most places are $14 per lb and up. they have a large selection of soul food, and salads and fresh fruit. They have a fridge with desserts like sweet potato pie etc. they are always replenishing so the food is fresh. There is also indoor seating and there was an old school three piece band playing r and b hits from the golden age. They were amazing and added to the ambiance. Service was good and to the point the place seemed very popular I'll be back again soon. Hopefully the band is there! Don't forget to tip them!

    We were very excited to go to sisters but it was closed. We almost settled for this other spot…read morearound the corner, but we arrived and I hesitated. It looked a little too sterile and new, so we stood in the rain while i maintained my stubborn ways, in pursuit of whatever it was that I wanted that I could not exactly put into words. Everything was looking too expensive, too clean and fake, or there were no options for dine in, and we needed to sit our wet butts down and take cover from the rain. My phone was ready to give out from the rain, I'm tilting it up towards the sky, trying to keep raindrops from landing on the screen when I finally scroll to Jacob restaurant. My heart starts to flutter upon realizing we've found a soul food hot bar buffet, only half a mile away. We are overly excited and pack our platters so high that we actually have to tell ourselves to calm down. I'm reminded of when I was a child and my dad would take me to the Wegmans hot bar where I'd run up a tab for $15 worth of steamed white rice. But not today, today there is salmon, curry goat, collard greens, mac and cheese, black eyed peas, candied yams, and green beans. It was exactly the kind of snake meal we needed to end a long weekend of biking all over New York. Everything was hot, well seasoned and made with love. We watched the world cup as it poured rain, we left happy and ready to go home, but I feel grateful knowing I have a spot I would love to return to whenever I'm in New York again. We took banana pudding to go and ate it on our bus ride home while debriefing all the fun we had.

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    Red Rooster Harlem

    Red Rooster Harlem

    3.6(4.2k reviews)
    0.5 mi•Harlem
    •$$
    Outdoor seating
    Takes reservations

    I've been trying to come here for so long! The starters/snacks are awesome. The deviled eggs are…read morereally nice love the sauces around it. Solid. The cornbread was fantastic and the spread on it too. The fried catfish with black eyed peas was just ok. It was tasty! But maybe I had my expectations too high. Really tasty spot. Outdoor seating was nice. Jazz inside. Friendly waiter.

    This was my first visit to Red Rooster. Our group had a reservation for a Friday night. We were…read moreseated immediately upon our arrival. Our waitress was pretty good. She attempted to take a drink order for a group of ten without writing it down. She had to ask people their drink order a couple of times. Other than than she did a good job. We ordered from the special Harlem Week menu, which was a three course meal. The Deviled Egg appetizer with cornbread was delicious. The Sweet Potato Coconut Soup was good (I'm not a coconut fan). I had the catfish over black eyed peas plate. The catfish was good but I was disappointed to learn they didn't have any tartar sauce. The live entertainment, Amaya Knoelle and the Residency Band were very entertaining and they put on a great show! I would return here whenever I'm visiting NYC.

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    Sisters' Caribbean Cuisine

    Sisters' Caribbean Cuisine

    3.8(286 reviews)
    0.8 mi•East Harlem
    •$$

    I was in NY for a few days and my friend picked this spot. I didn't think to check the reviews…read more Sisters is a small restaurant and is good for small groups. The vibe is casual. I had the Curry Goat Roti (Paratha) and a Sorrel. I grew up eating Trini food, so I'm a bit of a food snob when it comes to roti. This one missed the mark. Paratha should be soft, tender, and light. And it should taste rich and buttery. What I was served was kinda dry, borderline crunchy, and lacked flavor. I know that not everyone makes great roti, so I just tried to make the best of it. The curry goat was pretty good. But for the life of me, I couldn't understand why I kept tasting something sweet. Then my friend told me that they put candied yams on it. Not only is that weird, the yams and the goat roti don't even compliment each other. I picked out the candied yams and ate the rest of the food. Next up was the sorrel. I've been drinking sorrel all my life and this one tasted odd. I know that each country puts their little twist on sorrel......but this one tasted very different from anything I've ever had. As far as the service, other than taking our order and bringing the food, we didn't get any service. I don't know if that's their norm, but that was our experience. I'm all for fusion food when it's done well. Tatiana @ Lincoln Center is an example of that. Sisters is not it.

    I went with my church group and we had a wonderful time. The food and service were amazing!! The…read morestaff and chefs were very attentive and made sure we felt right at home. The restaurant itself felt very intimate and had great music playing. It was also my first time trying oxtail and it was delicious!! The portions are very filling!! It's safe to say that I will be back!!

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    Melba's Restaurant - Melba's Family Style Menu from Our Kitchen to the Comfort of Your Home!

    Melba's Restaurant

    3.8(2.1k reviews)
    1.1 mi•Harlem
    •$$

    I would love to give Melba's a higher rating, but it's just too inconsistent unfortunately. The…read morefood should be consistent. Consistent seasoning, flavors, and cook. The collard greens were just perfectly tangy and savory last week and this week they are bitter and spicy. There were red pepper flakes in it this time which weren't there last time. The Mac and cheese was dry and overcooked this week when last week it was PERFECT. The short rib last week was falling off the bone. This week it's so tough. It's not the first time I've felt like this. I took my parents to Melba's last year after initially loving my first experience with them. I had been talking Melba's up to them all week and we went and it was just so so. And we're from GA so we know our soul food. It was embarrassing. I personally feel that a restaurant's recipes should be consistent regardless of who's in the kitchen and especially when they charge so much.

    First meal on this trip to New York!…read more I'm in New York for a week and was catching up with a friend who suggested we grab some soul food. I love me some chicken and waffles, so we decided to check out Melba's Restaurant, located at 300 W. 114th Street in Harlem. I thought the exterior was really cute, especially the nice awning. Inside, the restaurant has a very traditional, home-style feel, with lots of wood and warm brown tones. You can definitely feel the history of the place when you walk in. If you're driving, I would be a little cautious about parking. There was quite a bit of street cleaning happening, so make sure you pay close attention to the signs. I'd also recommend making a reservation if you can, especially depending on what time you visit, because the restaurant can get pretty busy. One thing I noticed about the seating is that it can be a little tight. Coming from Chicago, I'm not necessarily accustomed to the same kind of seating arrangements, and I have pretty broad shoulders, so I like having a little personal space. If you're seated at a smaller table, just be prepared for a more compact setup. My friend and I both ordered the chicken and waffles, and they were delicious! I have to give a lot of love to the waffle because it was cooked perfectly. I actually took some of it home, and surprisingly, it still tasted really good the next day. The chicken was also breaded really well. It wasn't overly seasoned, which I appreciated, it had just the right amount of flavor. Since I wanted to try some of their soul food, I also ordered the greens, and those were delicious as well. I washed everything down with a strawberry lemonade, which I really enjoyed. My friend got the sweet tea and loved that too. One thing to keep in mind: Melba's isn't really a full-on breakfast restaurant. They happen to have chicken and waffles, but if you're going there expecting a traditional breakfast menu with things like eggs and breakfast potatoes, you're not going to find a huge selection. Since I wanted something to complement my chicken and waffles, I ordered French fries instead. Overall, this was a really good first meal for my New York trip. The food was delicious, the staff were super accommodating, and the atmosphere had a lot of character. There were just a few small things keeping me from giving it a full five stars, but I would definitely recommend checking out Melba's if you're in Harlem. Solid 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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    Jacob's Pickles - Black Eyed Peas & Collards

    Jacob's Pickles

    4.2(6k reviews)
    2.2 mi•Upper West Side
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    Hi there! My name…read moreis Melissa- an ex DoorDash employee and former restaurant manager in NYC. My experience at Jacob's Pickles was incredible and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone for any occasion. This special southern gem has it all figured out. They beat the myth of having "too big of a space" or "too large of a menu". Their speed and service is extremely fast. Waitstaff are very friendly and collaborate very well together. GREEN FLAG that they are always busy with very rare downtimes. I recommend to secure a reservation if possible. The menu has a wide variety of options. As a repeat customer, I can conclude the consistency of quality is 100%. Favorites: Biscuits and Fixins Chicken Caesar Wrap Shrimp and Grits Lobster Mac and Cheese Fried Chicken and Gravy (not pictured) Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (not pictured) I will definitely be returning. I will be posting their content on Instagram at @village.nyc.eats. Feel free to follow along or message me! Melissa.s.joubert@gmail.com

    I was back at this restaurant a while ago, having previously eaten at their own location, which was…read moreloud and a bit too dark, almost feeling more like a gastropub than a Southern spot. By comparison, the new one is much better and much more fitting, while still being moderately loud but not earsplitting, presumably due to both the ceilings being a lot higher and the tables being more spaced apart. It's also a lot brighter, with plenty of mirrors on the wall and larger tables. As mentioned by most others, the portions here are rather massive for NYC, even in comparison to some diners and delicatessens, which makes the prices pretty reasonable. Our large group went here for something I rarely do: brunch. The servers were reasonably overwhelmed, but still friendly. Knowing how big the portions are, I only ordered the $22 Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which is typically served with pepper jack cheese, crispy onions, and hot sour pickles on a home-baked brioche bun. I did something I rarely do, which was ask for a substitution. In this case, it was cheddar instead of pepper jack, and it was obliged. The sandwich was quite large and a bit difficult to pick up, as it was pretty messy, but the flavor was nice. The chicken was juicy, the batter was pretty light, and there was a load of crispy onions. The pickles added a bit of sour crunch and a bit of heat, and the bun did just well enough to keep it all together. Overall, it was tasty. In terms of other dishes, there were a ton. I had one of the many tasty Deviled Eggs for $15, served with pickled mustard seed, smoked paprika, and pickle chips. From the same appetizer section, I particularly enjoyed the $13 Okra & Chilies, made from smoked & pickled okra, red pepper flakes, and scallion. I liked the smokiness, and the okra had some good grill marks, with this being the lightest dish on the table, outside of the Pickle Sampler someone else got. If you're looking to have a heart attack, I would order the decent $19 Poutine. Featuring fries smothered in brown gravy, cheese, and a hollandaise drizzle, I would compare it more to disco fries or other forms of loaded fries. This was due to the lack of cheese curds and the style of gravy. Outside of the comically massive portion, it's fine. In terms of other mains, a few had the two types of Smothered Chicken, either with sausage or mushrooms, for $24. Someone else ordered the non-spicy version of the same sandwich I got. Finally, another got the gigantic $24 Chicken & Waffles, consisting of buttermilk fried chicken, a golden waffle, house maple butter, and powdered sugar. There was also another entree, but I don't remember the details. I preferred this experience a lot more than the previous time and would recommend them for brunch, at least. Just come very hungry.

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