My friend and I always try new restaurants and we saw a write up in the LA times about Mardi Gras Tuesdays, so we had to go try it. The food was amazing and the portions are huge, so food can be easily shared. I ordered the vegetarian gumbo and it was delicious. We will be back again to try out more on the menu read more

I got the Mardi gras pasta it was really delicious 10/10 very big portion, could feed 2 ppl lol read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks - Fried Fisherman's Combo Basket, Mardi Gras Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

This place is fantastic! From the moment you walk in, you can feel the New Orleans vibe. The music and ambiance are spot on and create a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The service was fast, friendly, and genuinely felt like Southern hospitality. We ordered the shrimp and grits, and they were absolutely delicious! The jambalaya was good as well, although I think it could use a little improvement. If you're visiting with a child, they have reasonably priced sides that make great kid-friendly options. We ordered a waffle, and it was amazing! They also offer several specials and a happy hour, making this restaurant an excellent value. We actually expected it to be much more expensive based on the quality of the food and overall experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

Creole food in Van Nuys! Everything we ate tasted great, but the favorite all around was definitely the gumbo. Came on a Sunday at like 6pm and we were pretty much the only people there, but they were doing some take out orders. The service was quick and our waitress was nice. Gotta come back for the sandwiches. read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks - A Taste of New Orleans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Very limited parking. Had reservations & upon walking in, made eye contact with the waiter & he turned away and went to the back, then returned to fill drinks at a table. Now the food! Chargrilled oysters just ok. Definitely not NOLA flavor. Main dish was shrimp & grits, it came out room temperature. My daughter had a po-boy & the shrimp was burnt, over fried. Husband shad snapper, red beans and rice with greens, all not good. My son had a shrimp basket & his was also burnt. We asked for hot sauce & the manager or owner just slammed it on our table. Ambiance, unfortunately was not good. There was a party next to us, approximately 15 people and they were extremely loud, kids running, crying, screaming. You'd think they would have asked them to tone it down, but they didn't. We ended our dining midway through our dinner and asked for the bill. The waiter asked if everything was OK and we said NO! We will NOY be returning. Especially having to drive 1.5hrs to get there. Not worth it, read more

My partner pitched this restaurant to me, and I happily obliged. He made reservations for 6:30 on a Thursday, and we arrived around 6:10pm. There was plenty of parking spots in the back with free parking for 2 hours. There was also metered parking in the front. When we walked in, we noted that we had a reservation but it didn't really seem to matter. There were several open tables, which got more crowded toward the night. Since Happy Hour is 3-6pm, and we arrived at 6:10pm, we asked if there were any specials. Our server, Avery, told us on Thursdays the chargrilled oysters, and some drinks were still at a discounted price after 6pm. We ended up ordering a Swamp Tea, Sparkling Water, 6 Chargrilled Oysters, 6 raw oysters, A Taste of New Orleans (red rice and beans, gumbo, and crawfish étouffée), shrimp & grits, and a side order of cornbread muffins. The total ran about $116, but there is a 4% discount if you pay with cash! Our server was fantastic. I was very impressed that he did not write down a single thing that we ordered but our order came out 100% correct. He was also very knowledgeable in terms of recommendations, and seemed to know the menu very well. He checked in on us at appropriate times, and was attentive. When our drinks came, Avery mentioned to us that it was their first day with their liquor license, and they were able to finally sell hard liquor. It was exciting, but he said the downside was that they were still perfecting their drinks. We tried the Swamp Tea and it was strong (which is a compliment). I heard the table next to us giving constructive criticism about their drinks, and was very impressed with how the staff was open and receptive to their feedback. For my drink, I ordered a sparkling water. I was expecting a San Pellegrino, but it tasted like it was sparkling tap water from a soda gun. In terms of the quality of the food, I would personally pass on the oysters (both raw and chargrilled). There was a slight fishy taste that my partner and I both noticed, but it wasn't bad enough to stop us from eating it all. I just wouldn't come here specifically for the oysters. I did enjoy the A Taste of New Orleans because I love trying samples of everything. My favorite was the crawfish étouffée. There was a lot of crawfish tails in there, which I really liked. My partner also said his Shrimp & Grits were good. The atmosphere was very casual and relaxed. I would say very authentic to New Orleans. Having had phenomenal food in New Orleans, I wouldn't necessarily say that this restaurant tastes like the food I had there, but it's definitely worth a shot if you want to try creole cuisine and don't want to make the four hour flight. read more

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This place is great, the food is awesome the service was great. I had the Catfish bites, wingletts, fries, and vegan jambalaya it was excellent. The fish was cooked perfectly. Everything was perfectly spiced. The waiter had a dry sense of humor which I enjoyed. They have a jazz band in the weekend. My only issue was the parking. It's metered street parking. I recommend Mardi Gras Tuesday. read more

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I've eaten here a couple times! Very flavorful seafood! Street parking - so be prepared and read signs. If you want a taste of New Orleans - this is where you go. read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks - Shrimp & Grits with the crab clusters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

The vibe is very casual. There was live music that Friday night we were there. The staff were all very efficient and helpful. We were a group of 9 and they were able to address all our requests in no time at all. There's no private parking but there's enough street parking if you come early enough. The food was okay. The fried chicken was not as we have expected, though. It could be better. The baked oysters in half shells were bad and did not taste fresh at all. I had to returned that and did not get charged for it. The fried oysters were much better. The weren't bad and was just alright. The fried catfish was good according to my friend. They can only split the bill 3 ways for credit card payers and there is a % surcharge for paying with credit cards. Unfortunately, I am not coming back to this place for a second round of dinner with my friends. read more

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Had a great time food was awesome our waitress Raina was great. Wine down relax good eating and drinking. Love the whole experience read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday on any day is good but on Takeout Tuesday is speaks to me. And I definitely get those Wellness Wednesday leftovers. This black owned and blooming biz is located in the Sherman Oaks area off Ventura Blvd/Van Nuy Blvd. Serving up Cajun, Creole and Southern style realness in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. It's a little bit of a hidden gem being neighbor places like FitBox, Charcuterie LA, across from 2nd Street secondhand store, Juice Crafters, Happy Days Cafe and more. Parking is mostly street, metered, with a private small lot in back. The have great service, a full wine, beer and soju craft spirits bar (made from distilled fermented spirits). Happy hour is amazing and features both beverages and food. The Plant-Based Creole Sliders being a 10/10. The food is bussin!!! Even for delivery or carry out. Their vegetarian/vegan menu is the chef's kiss. I have had some instances where they were out of things in the pass, like the Hearts of Palm Poboy :_( twice, but they do their best. Love the decor in here. Bar area is iconic. Feel big and intimate all at once. Good music, sometimes live and entertainment on their flat screens. MGT is open from Noon til 9pm Monday through Thursday, Friday until 11pm, Saturday from 11am to 11pm #BreakfastLunchDinnerDessert and Sundays from 11am to 9pm. Sometimes with tables in front when the weather is more on the ideal side, pup friendly, family friendly, Wi-Fi friendly. Gender neutral restrooms. And very much Open to All. read more

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Lots of questions to wonder about this place... When we walked in, waited for about 2 minutes before a waiter walked out and told us to take a seat anywhere. We grabbed menus as we picked our seats, cause it seemed like he was the only one there. Anyway, he brought us some water, then proceeded to get the order for a lady at a nearby table. After a couple minutes, he came and took our order. We ordered the fisherman's combo, which included fried shrimp, catfish, oysters, and hush puppies. It also came with fries and two dipping sauces. We also ordered the happy hour chicken wings, gumbo, and jambalaya. We also added a side of collard greens, and some charbroiled oysters. So after we ordered, we waited. And waited. And waited. An hour later, our food is ready and comes out. Why? Well, the lady sitting next to use ordered a decent amount of food for a party of four, or maybe two, it could've just been just as much as we ordered. Another table of two, which came after us, ordered after us, got their food before us. Who knows.... What we ordered was just slow to make? Anyway, if the food is good, than it might be worth it.. was it though? The happy hour cup of gumbo ($6) and the side of collards ($8) were super salty, what the heck?! Who eats this?! The collards tasted like they made too much some other day, reheated it a few times, and it concentrated the salt into the veg. The gumbo was just too salty. The happy hour chicken wing plate was $8 and came with four wings and some fries. One wing was dry, the other three were ok. The flavor is light. It was marinated for 24 hours? Really? The happy hour jambalaya cup was also $6. It was ok, not great but not bad, just ok. The charbroiled oysters were good, but they were really tiny oysters that you could barely taste due to the stuff on it, is that why it is good? Barely able to taste or see the oysters. $2each. The fisherman's combo, $24, uses small shrimps that are not worth eating. Give me four decent sized good ones instead. The oysters were cooked to death, and were not good to begin with too. The catfish bites were right, and spot on. The hush puppies were good too! Overall, just get catfish bites if that's all you want, I can't see anything else on this dish being worth ordering. Anyway, I am not planning to ever come back here. I recommend you save your time and money, especially time, and go elsewhere. This is not what it seemed like it was going to be. This was a waste. If you come, you better come half full, cause the wait takes long, and your food won't be satisfying. Inside is clean with plenty of seating, does this place get filled? Maybe, but won't be by people who know good food and a care about time. Restroom had no soap too, although there were two dispensers.... No soap. Like I said, don't do it. read more

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From the outside Mardi Gras Tuesday seems as if it's just any other themed family restaurant. It's when I have these thoughts and am then proven completely wrong that makes me happy. Mardi Gras Tuesday is one of the best restaurants I've visited in a while. Going here for a late lunch we were greeted by an incredible waitress who was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Definitely the best wait staff I've ever encountered. For lunch I tried the half chicken Po' Boy with a side of Mac and cheese. Words don't adequately express how amazing these dishes tasted. The Mac and cheese was perfection. The chicken Po boy was a flavor explosion. Perfectly marinated and cooked chicken alongside delicious fresh veggies on a roll that was just delicious. Thinking back on the sandwich now I wish I could go back there this instant and have it again. I've been curious about this place for a long time and now am kicking myself for waiting this long. I highly recommend you stop by and try the phenomenal food of Mardi Gras Tuesday. read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks - Chicken Po' Boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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5-Stars is not enough for the deliciousness that this place serves up! Every dish is mouth-watering, belly-filling, soul-fulfilling, goodness on a plate and in a bowl. Do yourself a favor and visit, but be hungry when you come. And, if you're lucky enough to get Rania to bring your food you will experience service that matches the food. Ahhhhhhhh-Mazing‼ read more

This Gumbo was truly made with soul and love. Perhaps the 2nd best Gumbo I have had in LA. A very rich and amazing broth served with a decent amount of rice in a bowl so big you will lose the spoon if you're not careful. Kitchen and service are great. I have to say though this place needs to discover its identity in the beverage department. I am seeing Soju whiskey, Soju Vodka. As someone who likes liquor I was not impressed with the drink optio read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

The score is more favorable than it seems. We did like the place. I kept telling my wife that MGT should see us parked near one of their monitors for their day-long happy hour fare on another Tuesday. That's what I enjoyed (as the operative word) upon our first visit, several of their happy hour bites: Jazzy Wingetts, Jambalya spring rolls, the corn maque choux, and the catfish bites with remoulade sauce. I came for the spring rolls, and they delighted our dinner-ready appetites. It was indeed the most memorable components of a Jambalaya plate, inserted in a wrapper made crispy - which I think made all the difference. Each bite was a morsel of crunchy, greasy goodness. The cabbage chaser and dipping sauces on the plate made the rolls just right. Everything else tasted good for the happy hour, Dodgers broadcast vibes - shout out to the Stubborn root beer from the fountain! But it was mostly just good value for two people. I think I could learn to like the Voodoo wings but they ate a little salty. We appreciated that they were served with fries that we didn't pay extra for. We don't really do sports bars, but that does not mean we can't change our approach to our Clippers fandom. And MGT, being quite local, could be the worthy home that feeds us for not that much. We'll take the $50-ish bill all day. read more

Great food! Awesome and friendly service. Live music for weekend brunch! And solid vegetarian / vegan friend options

Made the drive from Bakersfield and WOW absolutely worth every mile! Every single thing we ordered was beyond a 10/10 The grilled oysters? NEXT LEVEL Huge shoutout to Mark for the incredible hospitality top-tier service from start to finish! The whole spot had such a clean, chill vibe that made us want to stay even longer. Safe to say this is officially our go-to spot anytime we come over the hill! If you've been thinking about trying this place... DO IT. You will not regret read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks - Grilled oyster - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Great food and they had live music and special brunch menu on Saturday. I ordered the crab cakes Benedict with shrimp. Rania was our server and she was great! read more

Went for Father's Day with no reservation and they accommodated our party. Food was absolutely delicious. Parking can be found around the corner on Moorpark. Will definitely be back. The gumbo put my brother to sleep! Great atmosphere. Call for reservations. read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks - Charbroiled oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I found this secret gem on Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks by doing a google search for Cajun food for Mardi Gras. I was so pleased for this find, I'm already planning a return visit. Service was a little spotty. Food was excellent, and the ambiance was very warm and welcoming. If you're searching for this cuisine, you've found it. read more

Just came here for the first time today. Vegetarian friendly options and Rania did a great job taking care of us. Highly recommend the Bread pudding French Toast! read more

My family and I went to Mardi Gras Tuesday this past Sunday it was roughly 10 of us. I must say the service was absolutely incredible. Our server this time with CJ very kind very patient as I mentioned before. I have a very demanding family and he was on point. The food was incredible as always the portions are wonderful! This time I ordered a Poboy and it had literally 25 pieces of shrimp on it now, that's what I call a Poboy sandwich. My family got the catfish meal, the seafood basket. Dessert was the beignets, peach cobbler, egg rolls I mean everything was excellent. The ambience was very nice. The only negative I could say is they do have live music at least on Sundays that was a little loud for my taste and other's around us, but it did give it a nice atmosphere but if they could just dial that down slightly, but other than that, kudos, you guys did it again. read more

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Although I had a bad experience here, I can appreciate the professionalism of the owner Keith for calling me to check on me, and to offer a better experience by offering me a free dinner and apologizing for the missing items and quality of my food that day.. Much respect for that and I will be giving the restaurant another try. read more

We came for Sunday brunch and service was phenomenal! The owner and staff make you feel like family. While we waited for the rest of our party to arrive, my husband and I sipped on our first glass of bottomless mimosas. We had the option to sit inside or outside in the back patio. We decided on outside as it was a cute little set up. When our party arrived, we placed our orders. As we waited for our meal, the servers were really good about keeping our glass of mimosas full. It took a long time for our food to come, so the mimosas were distracting the fact (they knew what they were doing LOL). Food arrived and I wanted to love it. Sadly, I didn't. I mean, I liked it, but didn't love it. It was under-seasoned, and for it to be "New Orleans cuisine", I was expecting FLAVA!! I ordered the Bayou Breakfast: Eggs, creole potatoes, and fried catfish and I added a waffle on the side. Eggs and potatoes were fine (well the potatoes were too crunchy for me) but the fried catfish could have had a little more salt and just more flavor. The waffle tasted like a funnel cake. Nothing wrong with funnel cakes but I wanted a waffle lol. Service: 5+ stars Food: 3.5 stars read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks - Crawfish Etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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When you look up soul food restaurant in the dictionary there's a picture of Mardi Gras Tuesday! And not only is the food fantastic and full of flavor the atmosphere is filled with high energy and great jazz music. I can't imagine a better place to get together with friends and family. And let's not forget Rania the most helpful and kind waitress!! Can't wait to come again. read more

Mardi Gras Tuesday "A Taste Of New Orleans" Sherman Oaks - Shrimp N Grits, eggs Beni, chicken tender basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Our nephew treated hubby and me to lunch. I love a good creole/cajun cafe. The maitre' d, Kim gave us a very warm welcome as if she was expecting us. We were seated immediately. We arrived just as brunch ended, but she offered to let us order from the brunch menu. We declined in favor of the regular menu. Our server, Malcolm, also gave us a warm greeting and was patient, taking time to explain menu options. The decor has a NOLA vibe, playing soulful music in the background. I missed seeing the celebrity pics in the hallway to the restrooms but our neph enjoyed seeing them. We started with appetizers -- charbroiled oysters with breadcrumbs and parmesan, and chicken wings. The oysters were tasty and the wings had good a good spicy flavor, similar to jerk, but they were a bit dry. For mains, the fellas had fried catfish which was very good -- light crispy and well-seasoned. One had an off-menu fillet with coleslaw and fries. The other, had a catfish basket (strips), fries and hush puppies. The fries were seasoned but not too salty. and The hush puppies were crisp outside but moist inside. They were pleased with the coleslaw and an extra order of macaroni and cheese which was noted as "authentic" baked mac and cheese. I ordered gumbo for the main. There was plenty of chicken, shrimp and sausage, as well as a decent portion of snow crab. My preference is for king crab because it's hardier and easier to shell, but I was told by a butcher elsewhere that it's difficult to obtain because of the conflict with Russia ‍ Regardless, the snow crab was sweet and easy enough to shell. Unfortunately, the broth was overly salty which made it tough to distinguish the various flavors that make gumbo standout -- celery, okra, filet etc. The gumbo came with a side of brown rice and garlic bread -- both were fine. At one point, Leslie, the "wheel" (my description ) came by to make sure we had everything we needed. A gentleman, possibly the owner, came by to apologize because they were out of cranberry juice but it wasn't a problem for me. The restaurant was about 3/4 full. Patrons were a mix of couples and families. Btw, the restrooms were clean - a feat that's hit it miss on restaurant row. The fried chicken seemed popular and flew out of the chicken often. Will try it on my next visit. If you're looking for a fast food, be prepared to wait. It took some time for our food to arrive but overall, it was worth the wait. Bottom line -- this cafe offers good food and warm, friendly service. It's definitely worth a visit, or 2 or 3... read more

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Been here twice now. This is what five stars looks like. The food is heavenly. The crust on the mac and cheese has the lightest crunch. It is decadent. The chicken tenders are incredible. They also give you a ton. The fries are crisp and seasoned well. The shredded chicken po boy is a mind blowing experience of flavor. The gumbo hits. The service is incredible. They are so fast and kind. There is a girl with red hair here that looks like a supermodel and is the sweetest person ever. The restaurant is always spotless. I am so lucky I know about this spot!!! I will be back a hundred times in my lifetime. read more

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Came here for an early dinner on Saturday and what a treat! Never been before but will definitely be back. The staff is so welcoming, friendly and helpful. Greeted and seated with menus and waters right away. The vibe here so cool and reminded me of not only New Orleans but the restaurants I grew up around back in Chicago. I love that they have vegan options so I ordered the Red Beans and Rice with Plant Based Sausage as well as a Hurricane. My entree was so good and thinking about it makes me want to head there right now for another plate. Drink was just okay. I think I'm not used to the type of rum they use so for my second drink I ordered a Chardonnay which hit the spot. While there and before our food or drinks came the manager noticed our table was wobbly and was quick to adjust it. During our meal our server and the manager checked in on us few times...again...amazing service! Also, two thumbs up for the free parking in back as this stretch of Ventura can be kind of busy. They also have a huge outdoor patio in back. Next time we'll definitely bring some friends. read more

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Food was good, the atmosphere was great! Loved the live musician. Service was quick and efficient! Our server was Rania, she was great

MGT has become one of my favorite Restaurants! Always great food wen ur craving seafood dishes! Can't believe I hadn't heard about this place before (smh) I wudda been here once a month fs read more

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My second visit, everything was wonderful. My buddy and I got there just as they opened at noon. They were offering a special of three entrees for the price of two. That's what we ordered. I have trouble remembering French names of the foods but I was really impressed with the quality and taste. I'll definitely be coming back read more

Excellent food, service was great but the star of the day was the shrimp and grits Delicious and tasty Best I've had in years, and ambience was chill highly recommend read more

Food is delicious. Catfish fried or blackened. Mac n cheese, red beans and rice, oysters, appetizers..... enjoyed it all with a cocktail during happy hour ending right before 6.... Then live music. Enjoyed our night. read more

I've been trying to come here for years from Valencia and the food didn't disappoint. Ronda our server was amazing. I felt like I was back in NOLA. read more

The food is amazing I have a favorite shrimp and grits now the Ambiance the live music awesome. Our server Rania on point courteous, polite, gave great recommendations on the menu. read more

Yesssssss to everything about this business!! Recently ordered from here & I must say: DELICIOUS!! We ordered a little bit of everything: the collard greens, mac&cheese, red beans & rice, shrimp po' boy, jambalaya spring rolls, gumbo & the cheesecake beignets!!! Ordering & pickup was easy & timely! Will be back again! read more

We came here as out-of-town visitors to LA since we are staying nearby in Sherman Oaks area. It's definitely worth the visit, their gumbo is the bomb and made to my perfection, yum yum and the Madi Gras pasta is crazy delicious too. The staffs are super friendly as well as the owner/manager who goes around every table to greet and make sure the customers are well taken care of. This place is an absolute gem. Stop reading the reviews and just go eat there now. Your taste buds and tummy will be very grateful. read more

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My girls and i came here for brunch and the food and service was amazing. I had the catfish and it was seasoned and crispy and delicious. Our server Rania was great. She made sure we were taking care of. The bottomless mimosas were plentiful and flowing. This is a great place to chill and listen to live music. read more

This place was delicious! It was on my list and then a friend suggested it so I took that as a sign to go! I went on a Saturday for brunch and it wasn't super packed! We were seated immediately, and the staff was kind. The ambience is casual, but with the spirit of New Orleans with colorful murals on the walls and decor all around. They also have $10 bottomless mimosas on the weekends! I ordered the short ribs n grits and it was so delicious and flavorful! Definitely would get again. My boyfriend got the chicken and biscuits and he said he didn't like it as much as my short ribs and grits, but it wasn't bad. My other friend got gumbo and he said it was pretty good, but also not as good as the short rib. So that seems to be the winner! We had champagne and added strawberry syrup and also for desserts. We had peach cobbler, eggrolls, and they were good! Definitely pretty sweet but good! I recommend this place and definitely plan to go back read more

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