most of their menu is GLUTEN FREE!! as someone who's celiac, eating here is such a joy! so flavorful! their menu has a unique taste in every dish that makes me personally do my food happy dance-- every bite! it's family owned, & you can taste the LOVE that's put into this food! bonus: expect to have leftovers because they pack their togo plates full! read more

The owners of this place are genuinely great people. They care so much about their customers and the community. A cute corner restaurant that serves a lot of flavor and some mouth watering dishes. You'll want the mac n cheese... trust me. You also want all of the plantains! Come support this small family business and eat some delicious food! read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Jerk chicken, cabbage, rice - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food is always fresh and flavorful. Mother and son run the kitchen and dining room - very friendly and accommodating - gluten free options too. Good portions for the price read more

I finally made my way to Queen Trini Lisa after reading so many wonderful things about the food and the service. When I say not only did it not disappoint but it far exceeded my expectations. We were greeted immediately by the friendly fellow at the host stand. Then we were directed to sit at the only open table- it was fairly busy around late lunch time. We immediately ordered the combo curry chicken and bbq jerk plate with cabbage and rice and peas. We also ordered the doubles platter. We cleaned our plates so fast and every bit was divine. It's clear the food was made with love and ingenuity. The chef knows what she's doing and I honestly can't wait to come back and try more from the menu. The space itself is colorful and has few frills with a cool neighborhood hangout vibe. This is my new favorite restaurant and Queen Lisa is a top chef. read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Service is phenomenal personal, food is even better. Had something for my entire famile..1 vegetarian, 1 canivor, 1 picky eater, and 2 that eat anything..we all left very happy read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Week chicken and rice with the amazing spinach - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Tried this place for lunch! Service was super fast and the servers were so friendly (always an added plus and makes the experience 10x better). Also this place has halal meat! My friend and I split the combo plate with BBQ Jerk chicken and curry chicken and the fish sandwich. Fish sandwich was amazing and I loved the pineapple on it too! The combo plate was a good amount of food for the price and the BBQ chicken was FIRE. In total we paid $53.00 ( not including tip). Would absolutely come again for the bbq chicken and Mac n cheese! read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Combo plate - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is so quaint, homely and just right. I love the fact that it's family owned. The service was great and personable. The food was absolutely AMAZING! This was my first experience with Trinidadian food. The doubles box was soooo good! I'm not sure what I expected but this was a pleasant surprise to my taste buds. I had the BBQ and Jerk chicken combo plate which my friend had the oxtails. Both plates were good though I enjoyed the chicken more. I will be returning to this place soon! read more

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Who this was good. Definitely one of the best spots we tried on our last trip. First the people a super nice. They have a tidy, bright spot they clearly care about. The food is a fresh and thoughtful example of this style of food. The double bread was particularly fluffy and light. The vegan plate was a great accompaniment to the doubles. They have a few hot sauces that add a nice burn and flavor without going over the top. I didn't try tit but they are clearly proud of their jerk chicken and the soups they make in the cold season. read more

Love this place, it's beautiful, it's peaceful and cheerful. The service is always lovely and the food is spot on. I love, love, love her doubles! And the curry chicken is outstanding as well as other items on the menu! Don't sleep on this one of a kind gem in New Orleans. read more

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My experience at Queen Trini Lista can be described in one word: Amazing! I went here right after landing in New Orleans. It's a small, cute restaurant. We were promptly seated and our waiter told us the specials. I can be very indecisive, so when he recommended the oxtail with cabbage, rice and beans and plantains on the side, I was sold! Wow was this a delicious and satisfying meal (5/5). The oxtail stew was super flavorful and delicious and the sides were excellent compliments. The hibiscus tea was also delicious! I'd never had Trinidadian food before but I will definitely be craving it going forward. Amazing welcome to NoLa! read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Oxtail (special) with Island Stir Fried Cabbage, rice and beans and plantains - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food was absolutely amazing. So much flavor!!. Jerk chicken plate was my favorite. Mac n cheese was wonderful, their stir fry cabbage is outstanding. And they had a guanabana drink that was to die for. Vibes are fun, staff is friendly and kind. read more

Kinda wild how this place calls itself a "Trini" restaurant when the server doesn't know what Solo is. Jerk chicken was good but the curry chicken was not on point. I feel like this "Trini" food is catered to a more American taste. Let's just say the "doubles" if sold in Trinidad would be "singles". Service is the only thing this place has going imo. Wild how this place has such good reviews, but real Trini's stay away. read more

I came on a Friday early evening with two friends and we were pleasantly surprised. Amazing food. Street parking only. Reasonable prices, family run restaurant. Service was slow, but the food is fresh and amazing!!!! read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ordered sorrel, bbq jerk chicken, rice/peas and cabbage. Didn't receive the sorrel, bbq jerk chicken was three(3( MEATLESS bones in a sweet, spicy sauce. Unfortunately, the rice/peas were overcooked and mushy. Plus, their plastic ware is cheap junk! These NOLA Restaurants and Delivery Services need to do a Quality Assurance analysis of what's being sent out in their Take Out Services! I paid $28 for GARBAGE..#YUCK read more

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My friend found this restaurant and I'm SO glad she did. As a native NYer visiting NOLA I would have never thought to look for a trini restaurant. As soon as you walk into this small restaurant, you're treated with exceptional service. CJ was our server, super friendly. The whole menu sounded so good, but I opted for curry chicken with double rice & peas, and doubles with sorrel to drink. First, this is Sorrel made right. My friend and I shared the doubles, so with my meal I had a decent amount of food. Everything was absolutely delicious and flavored to the T. Before we left for the night, we found out QTL is run by the family, and met Chef Lisa herself. Even if you've never tried west indies/trini food, RUN to Queen Trini Lisa! read more

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I lived in Trinidad over 15 years ago and they have some of the best food. Every time I travel I look for Trinidadian restaurants but haven't been able to find one until this place. The doubles were Sooooo good! Just like I remembered. Fried dough topped with chick peas marinated in Indian spices and topped with sweet tamarind sauce and mango chutney. They're hearty and flavorful with the perfect texture! If you're ever in New Orleans, Queen Trini Lisa is a must! The service was also great, Lisa and her son were there and were very welcoming and friendly, creating an ambiance just like island life. read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Doubles Box - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Okay I just wanted to continue eating and I was so full. My first time having Trinidadian food but it won't be my last. The bbq jerk chicken was amazing, something is special about that sauce. Also had the rice and peas and the cabbage. All the food was hot and fresh and well seasoned. The workers were polite and food was prepared quickly! Y'all need to try! read more

We were in the neighborhood and decided to stop in. I'm *so* glad we did. I knew the food was good, because I've had it from DoorDash. Needless to say, my expectations were high. And let me tell you, they were met. Upon entry, we were greeted by friendly staff and the cheery decor. The walls, painted in sea greens, reminded me of the Caribbean Sea. The artwork depicts scenes of the beautiful people and nature of the islands. I also loved the big shop windows that let in lots of natural light. We ordered the Caribbean fish sandwich, the bbq jerk chicken plate, and enjoyed the Rice & Peas, Island Stir Fry Cabbage, Caribbean Style Spinach, and fried plantain. Everything was super yummy, though the fish sandwich was a standout with its inventive toppings of mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pineapples, and plantains. The bbq jerk chicken is swimming in a sweet sauce that tastes more like a sweet bbq than jerk, which is fine by me. The portions are generous and the prices are fair. I highly recommend Queen Trini Lisa. read more

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I first learned about this restaurant from a catered lunch at work and I just had to have it again! OMG! Did not disappoint the second time either! It was Queen Trini Lisa and her 2 children working the restaurant. Everyone was so respectful, professional, and took their time to talk to us personally. We even had a nice little chat with the Queen herself! The food was amazing and they have daily specials!! I had the ox tails (again) with the rice & peas, and the cabbage My husband had the combo BBQ jerk chicken and Curry chicken and he was impressed as well! The portions were LARGE and we left STUFFED! With Togo boxes Highly recommend! read more

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We tried Queen Trini Lisa's Caribbean/Trinbagonian Island restaurant for the first time this weekend and we LOVED it! This is a small casual eatery in mid-city, where "the Queen" comes to work every day to personally cook for you, ensuring flavorful, perfectly cooked dishes! We tried the BBQ Jerk Chicken ($17) and the Goat Curry ($18? Not sure about the price, they were out of the chicken, so it was a substitution). They both come with 2 sides of your choice along with fried plantains. For sides, we tried the Caribbean-style spinach and the rice & peas. Everything was DELICIOUS! Every single item was bursting with flavor. The proteins were tender, juicy and perfectly cooked. I don't usually enjoy goat as much as other meats, but it was fantastic with none of that gamey-farm smell that you get sometimes with goat meat. The sides were amazing too, each excellently seasoned. Those rice & peas were sooooo good, I could seriously eat it every day! The Doubles Box ($12) is a must try, especially if you don't want to dine in and you're looking for something quick and yummy! Apparently, "doubles" is a vegan street food in Trinidad which is very much like a taco. It's made with the softest fluffy turmeric flatbread holding curried chickpeas, and it also comes with some chutneys. The box comes with 2 of them, which are very filling and enough for a whole meal, if not two meals! Of course, as with every other item, this was also terrifically cooked. If you're in the mood for a drink, I recommend trying the can of tamarind juice ($3), it's sweet and tangy. I didn't love the hibiscus tea ($6) personally because it had a strong dose of cinnamon (to be fair, I don't even like cinnamon rolls very much), but to each their own. My only complaint was that the drinks could have been served initially when we first ordered everything, but they came out with the food instead. Not a big deal though. (Notice this one small complaint is not enough for me to detract a star from my 5-star review. That's how great the food was here!) The service here was a little bit slow, but the food itself does comes out fairly quickly, and the staff are friendly. You'll just have to remember that it's a small operation with few staff members. Overall, the food is amazing and I'll be coming back again soon!! With everything PACKED with flavor, you will definitely not be asking for salt or extra condiments here! read more

Queen Trini Lisa - BBQ jerk chicken with Caribbean style spinach, curried chickpeas, and friend plantains ($17) - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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It says Trini, but it is not Trini. I don't want to knock anyone's hustle, especially if you are the only "Trini" place in the area. Who don't know, don't know. I don't expect anyone from New Orleans to know the difference because they don't have much to compare it with. There are not a ton of Trinidadian places to compare and contrast to in this area. There are more Trini places in California than Louisiana, and even more in New York and Florida. And of course the majority of Trini places are IN TRINIDAD, which is where we go VERY often. My husband is a Trini, he cooks Trini food regularly, there's a whole Trini community out where we live, and they are cooking and sharing food and selling. I read a few of the other reviews and saw a couple of people mentioning the Bahamas food and CARIBBEAN food; the Bahamas food is nothing like Trini food, and all Caribbean countries are different in accents, languages, cultures, music, and FOOD. Americans, especially those who do not travel always mention Jamaica, Africa, or if they live in a southern state like Louisiana or Florida they will mention Bahamas because it's close. They mention these places like this is the whole Caribbean, and Africa is not even in the Caribbean, it's a whole continent. The people at this restaurant, their service was nice and friendly but we did have to wait a while for doubles, which shouldn't take long, it's a very easy and quick street food, it was not busy when we got there either, and then we had to wait for the cabbage to get cooked. Now, the taste of this food: the doubles, first off all of their food is way too expensive, but again who don't know, don't know. The doubles channa doesn't have the body(texture) or taste of Trini, the barra was ok. When I say the channa didn't have a Trini taste I mean it taste like it was made with sazón Hispanic seasonings. It look like doubles but taste Hispanic. Let me give you an example. If you buy a Mexican style chicken burrito would you expect it to taste like curry chicken in roti?.. no, because Mexican ppl don't use curry as their base flavor in burritos. The point is you expect the traditional seasonings which make the flavors of that particular dish. The cabbage and spinach was just extremely salty, cabbage was spicy, rice was plain, my husband only liked the plantain and sorrel, the only thing I liked was the sorrel. I ate the rice because I was hungry, not because I liked it. I left the rest of my plate at the restaurant. My husband took a box to be nice, trying not to leave his entire plate as well, but he didn't eat the food he took in the box either. Again I can't knock anyone's hustle, but it's not the Trini taste you are looking for if you're looking for real Trini food. I saw a couple people talk about they have good crawfish bread, I can't say that's a Trini thing, more of a Louisiana thing, because where in Trinidad or any other Trini restaurant are you going to get crawfish bread, you won't... The food wasn't what we expected, but I do appreciate, applaud and give props to them for trying something different. read more

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A big surprise. It got a nice review in the paper so wanted to try it out. Pleasant, very clean, attractive little place with just 7 tables and a couple of picnic tables outside. Ordered dark meat curry chicken with spinach and peas and rice as sides. Comes with fried sweet plantains. HUGE portions. The spinach was epic! $17. Husband got combo plate of curry chicken and BBQ jerk chicken. Mildly spicy. $21. Chicken was fall off the bone tender. Good service. No alcohol. BYOB. Gluten free and vegan options. Meat is halal. read more

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Amazing food will definitely come back coming from an Illinois resident, the flavors are amazing, the service is top tier would love this service everywhere, the feeling is homing I love it! The ambiance is what makes the food taste even better read more

As a trini, this was the worst doubles I have ever had. No tambourine sauce, chana was hard and the flour was soggy. It took 20 minutes and it was flavorless. Never again! With all the spices in Louisianna, theres no reason for this to be this way. The customer service was good but if you know what it is suppose to taste like, this is not acceptable. read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Doubles - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A little gem in MidCity NOLA. My husband and I enjoyed delicious food with great service. You can tell the dishes are made with love. We had jerk chicken, curry chicken and a fish sandwich. The portions are generous but the cabbage and greens have a little spicy kick! Although it's located away from downtown it is worth the drive! read more

A friend and I stopped by here on a Thursday for lunch at 12:30pm and there was no wait and very fast service! The Ambiance is very casual. It's also BYOB. I had the BBQ jerk chicken and it was like fall off the bone, perfect texture chicken that you really think of when you have had jerk in the Caribbean !!! Yum. Personally, I also loved that the jerk wasn't too spicy, it didn't burn my mouth of anything like some do. I also had the hibiscus drink and it was very good BUT way too sweet for me so i cut it with water. if you love sweet, get it- you'll thoroughly enjoy (I brought it to my aunts house for her, and she drank the whole thing because she loves sweets and thought it was amazing!) I really enjoyed my meal for $17 and will definitely be back to visit!! read more

Queen Trini Lisa - BBQ Jerk Chicken BBQ Jerk Chicken - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

every visit is such a treat. everyone that works there has the best energy and the food is consistently some of the best ive had in the city! read more

This Saturday night started with a choice between two places we'd never been, and I couldn't be happier to have passed on the ostentatious looking other option. The atmosphere deep in the neighborhood gave the impression we were visiting family for dinner, and the staff certainly treated us as such. Our chosen table outside was visited by a man who started by abridging their menu with options that seemed to have anticipated our hearts desires and curated to our tastes. Shortly thereafter, heaping plates of aromatic delight arrived... I'm not sure what happened, I may have blacked out... when I was next aware of myself, there were chicken bones all around and my face tingled with jerk sauce, curry, and a hint of my partner's oxtail. All that remained were plantains, which seemed a perfect dessert to conclude an incredibly satisfying experience. We couldn't be happier and couldn't recommend more strongly. read more

Nah let me tell ya this is no fast food places, you will be there a minute (30-45) wait for your food. But the service is great. The ambiance gives you that Trinidad feel all the way. I love it. I keep coming back and will continue. You want be disappointed. I hear all good things every time I mention this restaurant. read more

food was absolutely delicious. on a busy day, expect some items to be sold out. service was awesome, Queen Lisa is so kind and welcoming and we got to learn about how the restaurant started. read more

Queen Trini Lisa - oxtail, cabbage, Rice and Peas - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I've been enjoying Queen Trini Lisa's food since Roux Carre! I love that she finally has her own restaurant. This was my first time having her oxtails.... and won't be my last! Delicious!! Normally she has sorrel, which I love! This day she had Island punch. Which I thoroughly enjoyed. Can't wait to visit her again! read more

A nice, small place. Great ambiance, stellar service (that's you CJ). The food was and is incredible. The chicken was 'fall off the bone'. But, I recommend the fish. We (5 of us) are from down the bayou in Lafourche parish, I really like fish and have never any this good. Oh, and the Queen came by and visited with us, a lovely person. And as someone once said: "Go get you some!" read more

We (6) arrived without a reservation, to be greeted by a friendly CJ. Immediately he pulled tables together to accommodate us. Orders were taken and the wait began. Being Ash Wednesday, all ordered a fish entree. I had the fish and chips which were perfectly seasoned and fried. The hibiscus tea is a must have, so delicious and refreshing. The location is an old neighborhood corner store. Nice clean space inside with picnic tables outside for comfortable dining. Will be back. Thanks Ms Janice!! read more

Oh.... my.... gosh. Everyone has to try this place! Located right in the middle of a surbaran neighbrhood, Queen Trini Lisa is a feast for the senses. With a small interior, but huge personality, you feel as if you are just one of the regulars in the neighborhood. I was torn between so many different dishes, but I was told to try the oxtail. Granted I did not try the oxtail, but the award winning bbq jerk chicken was calling my name. I was blown away with how amazing, delish, and packed full of flavour that I would be getting on my plate. The flavours blew me away and I could not wait for the food to cool down before I was chowing down. Recommendation, don't wait for the food to cool down, try it right as you get it. The bbq jerk chicken had a nice kick of spice to it and unlike other jerk chickens, the sauce was plentiful and the chicken was not dry as a bone! Not featured was what my wife got, which was the vegan plate that came with a little bit of everything that was vegan/vegetarian. Additionally, we both got the hibiscus tea to sip on and I could swim in a pool filled with that tea. If you are staying in or near New Orleans, take the time to go to this resturant. DO not hesitate, try everything, get a taste of Trinbagonian Island Soul Food. read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Award Winning BBQ jerk chicken with island stir fry cabbage, rice and peas, and plaintains - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

As a vegetarian, this place has been on my radar for a long time. I finally made it out to sample their vegan dishes, and I was not disappointed. The establishment is basic and unassuming, but pleasant enough. I ordered the doubles box and the vegan plate. Both of these items were supremely delicious. Although it was a lot of food, I ate almost all of it without feeling heavy. You can tell it's a very healthy meal. The doubles were light; the chutneys served with them really take it to the next level. On the vegan plate, the spinach was my favorite. The plantains were succulent. The cabbage had a surprising heat to it, and the rice was... rice! A very well-balanced plate. Although the service was good, the highlight was the owner coming out to check on me toward the end of my meal. She has a wonderful energy. It's always a good sign when the owner is present and takes an interest in their customers directly. This was my first time having Trinidadian cuisine, but certainly not my last. read more

Queen Trini Lisa - Doubles with chutneys. - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I had been wanting to try Queen Trini for quite a while. The service was hit or miss. It took over 5 minutes after we were seated for the server to come to our table and take our order. Same thing when we were finished. We sat and waited to be checked on/table cleared/check brought. The food was delicious, once we added a sprinkle of salt. We got the doubles plate and a jerk chicken plate with rice and peas and cabbage. We ate it all, which says a lot. read more

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The food was okay with the exception of the doubles box which were delicious (highly recommend!) So glad our server Cliff recommended them. Cliff by the way is the only reason I'm giving 4 stars. Cute place but seemed a little chaotic could've just been a bad day. Everyone's food took at least an hour to come out and was really just okay. In the restaurant's defense I've been to the island a couple times so I was very much comparing and I guess the food just taste better on the island. read more

Queen Trini Lisa - "Jerk chicken" rice and spinach with plantains. Lots of bbq sauce. Wasn't feeling it. - Trinidadian Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

An unassuming corner gem hidden on the edge of mid-city near I-10. I've passed through the area a couple times on my bike or walking, made a mental note but never went inside. How could I have been so foolish? As I write this review I'm wishing it were open on Sundays. The owner and her family are friendly dedicated people who love what they do like so many small family owned businesses. It was like eating a friend's home that can really really cook. I immediately ordered sorrel but there is a plethora of beverage options. We had the fish basket, a vegan platter, curry goat, and the "Doubles" flatbread. I would have been embarrassed the way we dug in however the flavors were too good and delicious for such villainous emotions. Seriously, I've have plenty of Caribbean and East Indian food. Having lived in Brooklyn and grown up with many Barbados and Trinidad friends it's like comfort food to me and Trini Queen Lisa hit the spot. It was almost sinful. The food was spiced to perfection. The goat fell off the bone. The plantains were soft and warm on the inside but firm and crunchy at the edges. MmmmMm. Hear me when I say you will not regret it. This will be a definite go to spot for my family. My daughter has already vowed to go back several times a week. This is a great place to eat in or grab and go if you don't want others to see you lick your fingers. It's off the beaten path and a great place to surprise friends from out of town with the diversity of New Orleans eateries. This is a great spot for vegans and vegetarians as they have many options available to suit every appetite. You will love this place. They are closed Sunday and Monday so meet me there Tuesday. read more

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What a fantastic little gem in Mid city. It's a small restaurant but they offer take out as well. I loved that the owner came out to ask us if we enjoyed the meal. We ordered the curry chicken with cabbage and greens. The chicken was sooo tender. They were out of the rice and peas so get there early if you wanna try it. The crawfish bread was delish. Many people on yelp commented about the doubles so I had to try them and omg...I could have eaten just those. Fried bread with seasoned chickpeas...can't go wrong with that. Food is reasonably priced and serving portions are pretty healthy. Definitely adding this place to my list to frequent. read more

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Don't walk....RUN HERE!! When I say hands down some of the tastiest food and best customer service I've had in a long time, it's exactly what you need in your life. The jerk chicken was falling off the bone and was seasoned to perfection. The spinach didn't even taste like spinach, I almost thought I was eating greens. The rice was even good. Customer service was also superb. You get the local feel with great flavor. The chef even walked around checking on everybody. Tables started to get busy as I sat enjoying my food but no one seemed to mind. I'll definitely be back soon!! read more

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