For our annual friends' birthday get-together, we decided to mix things up this year and trade our usual dinner reservation for a cooking class at Sur La Table. Since the San Diego location had closed, we headed up to Carlsbad--which already felt like part of the adventure. After all, nothing says "celebration" quite like putting a group of friends in a kitchen with sharp knives, hot burners, and just enough confidence to be dangerous. From the start, the class had a great energy. It was fun, interactive, and just the right amount of organized chaos. We were all assigned tasks, trying to follow directions while also catching up and laughing along the way. At times, it felt more like a lively kitchen full of friends than a structured class, which added to the fun. We also ended up sharing our cooking station with a really great family, which turned out to be a highlight. It added to the experience having more people to laugh with, compare notes, and occasionally look at for reassurance when something didn't seem quite right. There's something about bonding over butter, timing, and "is this done yet?" that brings people together pretty quickly. The menu itself was good: rosemary chicken, risotto, a fresh salad with homemade dressing, and a strawberry custard for dessert. And I have to admit--the risotto was my personal favorite of the night. With all the stirring, multitasking, and conversation happening, I was fully expecting it to go sideways. Instead, it came out perfect, which felt like winning a small but meaningful award. I may never make it that well again, but for one night, I'll take it. If there was one challenge, it was that the class size felt a little large for just one chef. There were moments where it felt like culinary traffic--people waiting for guidance, timing overlapping, and a bit of "are we supposed to be doing this now?" But to the chef's credit, they kept things moving and somehow brought it all together in the end. By the time we stood standing to eat , it was one of those moments where you look around and think, "We actually made this." The food was genuinely good, the experience was memorable, and the laughs along the way made it even better. All in all, it was a fun, slightly chaotic, and very successful way to celebrate. It's not every day you get to cook a full meal with friends, meet new people, and walk away feeling like a semi-professional chef (or at least convincing yourself you are). We'd absolutely do it again--if only to see if we can repeat our unexpected success. read more

I had to take a moment to recognize the incredible experience we had at Sur La Table thanks to District Manager Tina and her amazing team. We originally came in just to pick up a couple of spatulas, but the level of service completely transformed our visit. Tina runs an exceptional operation, and it truly shows. Samantha and Mark went above and beyond to take care of us, offering thoughtful recommendations, answering all our questions, and making the entire experience feel personalized and fun. Because of their expertise and genuine care, we ended up leaving with an air fryer oven, indoor grill, Le Creuset pots, and a few other must-haves we didn't even know we needed. This is what outstanding customer service looks like. We shop here often for homeware, but this visit really stood out. Huge thank you to Tina, Samantha, and Mark for making it such a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I think they are selling used item as new I bought all clad d3 in store but it had labels like this on the packaging and I called the store but staff seems annoyed that I even called to inquire about this they just plainly said it could be a returned item (which they charged me at the new price). read more

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The biggest waste of money. For 4 of us the cooking class we took cost close to $500. We took the Date Night 5Star Steak class and warning... between the 4 of us we had to share 1 steak. Yes 1 steak between the 4 of us. Also the steak was so full of fat it was barely edible. The chef was so rude and condescending it was embarrassing. But the biggest issue is for close to $500 to have to share a steak is ridiculous. To leave hungry after paying $500 is crazy not too mention being talked to like a 2 year old by the chef and also he really didn't even teach you anything. The steak comes pre marinated too make it even worse. Save your money and go to a fancy steakhouse where you'll get your own steak and enjoy your friends and leave full. Do better Sur La Table. If there was a way to leave negative stars I would. read more

I surprised my husband with a cooking class at Sur La Table in Carlsbad and we had the BEST time! It was fun doing something different from our typical dinner/drinks date night. Chef Gaetano was our teacher and he was wonderful! He kept the experience light, silly and fun, while also teaching us A TON of tips and tricks. My dad was a chef so I feel pretty good around the kitchen, but even so Chef Tano taught me new techniques. His assistants, Jaden and Natasha were fabulous, too. It was such a treat not having to clean a single dish :) We will definitely be back! read more

The cooking class was such a fun and enriching experience! The instructor explained everything clearly and was was so much fun. The Indian dish we made turned out absolutely delicious. I learned a lot and can't wait to try the recipe again at home! read more

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Contrary to the other reviews, the cooking class we took was terribly overpriced and underwhelming. We chose the dim sum class expecting to learn something new- instead we got given a few ingredients in little cups to mix together and 4 or 5 things to chop. You're in teams of 4 so one person may chop green onion (zero instruction other than "chop that up and throw it in" and one person may mix the premeasured ingredients- an adult class where one adult is expected to just operate a spoon. Not even a quick tip on knife skills even when asked, just 'looks like you're doing okay'. We "made" 2 kinds of dumplings and 1 kind of bao bun, but learned almost nothing. When asking the instructor how to 'pleat' the dumpling, she said she wasn't quite sure but to do our best. She didn't know what several of the ingredients really were and told us just to mix everything on the tray together and it'd be okay. For the bao buns, the dough was premade and the pork was premade- we literally just rolled a little ball and folded the pork in, with zero discussion or knowledge on anything else about the process. We expected it to be an hour and a half long class, was actually about 70 minutes with 20 of those minutes being a "break" to go shop around the store. There's more education and entertainment value in a Costco knife showcase. This was the most watered down and least effort they could have possibly put into a 'class'. For $100 person, you can easily find more entertainment or education. read more

Love taking cooking classes from here. I think I have taken like 15 or so in the past year and half. And forgot to leave a review. I remembered to upload the pictures but left out the most important part. LOL The chef's, kitchen assistants, and all staff are welcoming, attentive and they want us all to have a great time and cook more foods from scratch at home. Some memorable cuisines that I attended are Korean, Japanese, Thai, Moroccan, Indian, Italian, and many many others. For sure am a regular and can't wait to return. read more

My mother was gifted some cooking classes here and we signed up together and had a fantastic experience each time. The signup process is easy online and they have plenty of options to choose from at all times of the day, almost every day! We chose three different dinner meals and each were creative and unique. The chefs and staff are so professional, knowledgeable, and each bring different skills to the classes. They break things down to an absolute beginner level so that it is accessible to all, even with absolutely no cooking or kitchen skills. I think the most helpful part of the classes were learning techniques to prep the different elements of the meal, and the reasoning behind the plating as well. Due to time constraints, a lot of the more mundane prep is done for you (measuring, etc.) so you don't exactly cook the entire meal yourself. Depending on how full the class is (up to 16 people), you'll work in teams with other participants. You get to keep a copy of the recipe as well. They also provide a short break about half way through the class where you can shop the store for 10% off. After, you get to eat and there are usually leftovers and they provide to-go boxes to take them home. Would highly recommend for a fun and interactive date-night, celebration, or just anyone looking to refine their cooking skills and repertoire. read more

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We took the dim sum class with Chef Gaetano, and it was so fun!! Really appreciate that he answered all of our questions and helped us out when needed. It was a really educational and enjoyable experience :) read more

I want to give this more stars because I like the idea, but too many let downs. Our chef wasn't familiar with the recipe. Read it on the spot. Very odd as she didn't understand the recipe half the time and asked our opinions. Claimed we should never adjust the recipe, but then she did so several times. She under cooked our pork by so much she just threw it away (no one got to try our finished meal). Lastly, the were a group short so we became an odd group out and we're split up. read more

2 of the 3 cooking classes I have booked at this location have been cancelled within short notice. They did refund to my credit card quickly. However, when I emailed to store to ask if there was another class of the same kind available or if they would reschedule the class, I received no response. The one cooking class I did attend was good and I learned some nice techniques. We did run out of time at the end so we were rushed to finish and needed to leave so they could prepare for the next class. The recipes were not printed for us, we were told they would be sent via email. We ended up having to email the store several days later to remind them to send them. read more

The Cooking Classes at Sur La Table are one of the most fun and unique experiences. I surprised my wife with a "Date Night" cooking lesson. On our night, the menu was a Tuscan-themed dinner. Our class was scheduled to start at 7pm. Promptly at 7pm the staff greeted us, and brought us into the kitchen. We were given brief instructions on what to expect through the night, we washed up and were ready to go. The kitchen is set up with a huge center island. And everyone stands along the parameters of that island. There are a total of 4 stations and each station has 4 people. This is your team and you all work together to prepare your meal with your chef. On this night, our Chef was Chef Chuck. There were 2 other helpers (Kelly & Joan) in the kitchen with him as well. All of them were fantastic, and funny and helped to keep a fun atmosphere. Chef Chuck was great. He was very patient with our group and offered so many good tips and pointers for cooking in the kitchen. It's also fun because as you are cooking, they will take the dirty dishes and wash them!!! That never happens at home! At the beginning of the class, they take your order for a sample coffee or expresso. The helper mentioned that the machine they use to make the drinks cost more than her first car. With that, she explained that the coffee it makes is amazing. My wife had one, and she agreed. Myself, I just enjoyed the water they provided for us. The entire cooking class experience is about 2 hours depending on the group. About halfway through, you do get a break. This is a 10 to 15 minute break for you to cruise around the store. You do get 10% off your purchase when you are taking a class, which was a great offer. After your break, you return to the kitchen where you finish up the final steps of the cooking process. You then plate your dinner and enjoy! There are so many classes to select from, something for everyone. Working with another couple can be awkward, just keep that in mind. We worked with a younger couple that was very nice. It's a different experience if you are in a bigger group. Also, keep in mind, you will be standing the entire time. There is no place to sit. Overall, great experience. A little pricey at $99 per person. But for a special occasion, it was worth it. read more

Did all my Christmas shopping at once! There was something fun to choose for all the cooks in the kitchen!

I called at 12:00pm today and asked the male shift lead to please put an item aside for me, and I would be there that evening before close to pick it up and pay for it. I had time this afternoon and decided to head up to the store (arrived at about 2:20) and waited in the understandably busy holiday line for 15 minutes. As I got to the counter and asked for my item, the nice sales associate went to the back to check for me. When she arrived back to the floor empty handed I was worried. I then saw a different sales associate place the item on the counter. The cashier that was helping me said the male shift lead almost just sold my item (the last one now) to someone else. Luckily I was able to come pick up my item early or I wouldn't have had the item I was promised held for me. I was extremely disappointed in the lack of professionalism and courtesy from the male shift lead. Making a quick sale isn't more important than honoring your word. It doesn't just affect how the customer looks at you as an associate, but the organization as a whole. read more

for my birthday, my husband surprised me with a cooking class at sur la table! the food was delicious and fun to make! we did pick up a few cooking tips as well! *rated the cooking experience a 3/5 due to our chef not being able to manage the class and give detailed instructions! everyone in the class was very lost however we helped each other out! the chef not only needs to be a great cook, but a great teacher! this element was missing! however, i would still recommend this experience to others! read more

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LOVE the cooking classes, Date Nite, croissant s and for kids. They teach good cooking habits. Couples cooking together is a good thing. Thank you Sur La Table for making it easy for men and kids to have fun! The desserts are AMAZING and easy to repeat. read more

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I had a wonderful experience with Sur La Table and will continue to return. They have everything you need, don't try to sell you the most expensive choices and are knowledgeable. My only negative is that I purchased $350 they day prior and didn't know they had a points system and threw aay my reciept, but they couldn't look it up when I was buying $1500 of product. Not a huge deal as the experience they gave me both days gives them 5 stars. read more

The Carlsbad Sur La Table store refused to follow California warranty law for a Breville espresso machine repair. The Breville warranty states: "California law also provides that for any warranty service for a product, California residents have the option of of returning the the product to the retailer from which it was originally purchased." Yet, Sur La Table refused to handle the warranty claim and insisted that we call Breville directly. What is the point of shopping at a store that does not follow California law? read more

Haven't bought anything from this store in years but ordered some holiday gifts online. When I received it the order was missing items. I called customer service and they were no help. I called the Carlsbad store which prepped the order, but no one ever picked up. I got one of those escalated customer service ticket/emails. So far no word and no refund on items I paid for but never received. Mistakes happen (especially during busy holiday shopping times), I understand. However, I am not impressed with their customer service and lack of problem solving. read more

This location has a broad selection of quality cookware and great gift ideas for the cook on your list. Aside from the cooking tools and cutlery, we visited this time to to have a date night cooking class. Wife & I love Thai, so we signed up for the Thai cooking class. It was a fun process of learning with a chef who made the class fun. As to the outcome, it was delicious! Recommend! read more

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KITCHEN NEEDS Excited there are few Sur La Tables still existing. This location seems to be larger with more items in inventory than the one in SD and La Jolla. Lucky me. Been searching for a quality Tortilla Press and so many on the market have meh to terrible reviews. Then I saw this one while researching and saw in the entire San Diego county, Carlsbad, had it in inventory. I was able to secure a Cast Iron Tortilla Press for $40. For those that know me, I am about quality regardless of the expense. Spending time at home and having themed dinners has been the thing amongst us and I love the best meals my hands can make. I can now be prepared for those "Taco Tuesdays" (such a big thing in SD) at the comfort of my own kitchen - thanks Sur La Table for always providing me kitchen vibe goodness. Until the next review... read more

Just finished a great cooking class with Chef Greg. He's great at giving tips and new techniques to try as he walks you through cooking a fabulous meal. We cooked cider glazed pork tenderloin, sautéed Brussels sprouts with bacon and walnuts, and a pumpkin spice souffle for dessert. read more

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This review is regarding Teen Cooking Classes at Sur La Table in The Forum Carlsbad. Last week my daughter was registered in Teen Cooking Classes.... 5 days, 2 hours per day, $350 total (so $70 for each 2 hour class). One of the days the instructor pre-made the bread and lemonade, so the only thing the students did was assemble sandwiches.... for a steep cost of $70! The final day the class was cancelled 1-1/2 hours before it started because the instructor had an emergency and there was no backup instructor. This was VERY disappointing to my daughter and her friend because the prior day they spent 2 hours making dough, then were unable to make the pastries in the final day -- so this "2 part class" was only half fulfilled. Also my daughter's friend (who was also registered for this class) her parents never got a phone call about canceling the class, so they only reason they knew about the cancellation is because I told them. How does Sur La Table not have a backup instructor plan, when they have cooking classes all the time?! And if they are going to charge such a high fee for these classes, there should be a solid plan in place and there should be a lot of value in the classes (not just assembling sandwiches). This was extremely disappointing overall. read more

I've had multiple classes at Sur La Table and enjoyed myself with friends andChef Greg is amazing. He very kind and informative. I love his tips and style of teaching. We all had a fabulous dinner and met some nice people in our group. I've taken a Sushi class with him and my son Daniel, a dumpling class and how to make croissants, Greek Cuisine . If your able to look up who is teaching then definitely take Chef Greg's class. read more

This store, of course, has ALL your kitchen needs. They have items you didn't even know you needed! I purchased some sort of device to peel a garlic clove and love it! It keeps my hands/fingers from absorbing the smell. The cooking classes here are also so fun and tasty. Chef Julie has a vibrant personality and is a great educator and entertainer. I am looking forward to the Thanksgiving and Christmas meal classes. read more

I have to give the staff five stars for great customer service. I needed help finding a knife holder and the girl was very helpful. The item was very well priced. A couple of weeks after Christmas I had to return the item because it did not work in my daughters house and the staff again was very polite and helpful. read more

Don't waste your time coming here if you have questions about products. They are not interested in helping you. Very sorry to say.

Went here for a wounded warrior event and instantly fell in love with the staff and ease of feeling relaxed while learning new cooking skills to share with family and friends!! read more

I host many event for clients and Took them to a cooking class yesterday at this location. I came early to set up but upon entry I quickly noticed I had no work to do because everything was coordinated beautifully with a charcuterie board, plates, ice buckets for our wine to be chilled and water pitchers with lemon. We were a group of 20 people and we are not a quiet so it's tough job to keep our attention but the Chef did a great job guiding us through and really teaching us unforgettable cooking tips. I also need to comment on the store manager Simona, she came in to check on us throughout our class and the store itself is very clean and the cooking area clean was ambient. I would be happy to bring my clients here again. read more

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the store was a mess. no great bargains here. somehow it seemed to me as if the fun went out of sur la table

I've watched Massimo Bottura's documentary on Chef's Table close to a dozen times, so when I saw that Sur La Table was offering a Pasta class I signed up hoping to roll out my own pasta. The location closest to me was at the Forum, and parking can be terrible but less so on Sunday compared to Saturday. This was my first cooking class and I didn't know what to expect. I brought closed toed shoes but nobody stopped those in the class who were wearing sandals. We were invited to nip at the pesto & cream cheese dip on each table, given lemon-infused water and ordered to wash our hands. Groups were pre-arranged, ingredients were pre-measured and the chef gave a quick overview of what we were to be doing in the 2 hour class. We first started with making the pasta dough, going through the motions of mixing wet and dry ingredients and playing with the kitchenaid mixer and the puree machine. Then we prepared the ingredients that needed cutting, peeling or mincing (shallots, garlic, mint, basil, shrimp). Lastly we rolled out our pasta using either the pasta maker or the add-on with the kitchenaid, and cut the pasta with the machines or with a knife (pappardelle). I cut super fat slices but was somewhat pleased with myself since the other groups were not as adventurous and preferred to make 'definitely-will-taste-good" pastas with the machines. We took turns cooking, cutting, sautéing, grating and doing whatever needed to be done to get our pasta dishes done and delicious. In terms of the shop itself, it was organized and tidy and every cook's playground. I am a fan of buying cutting boards and had to buy a big ole epicurean cutting board (we had cut on these boards during class) that was surprisingly cheaper than what it would be at bed, bath and beyond. It sounded like most people in this class had taken cooking classes before or were already well versed in the kitchen and overall I enjoyed the class and the group I was cooking with. read more

Attended a cooking class at the Fashion Valley location recently to celebrate 3 birthdays. Quick note, our original class at Carlsbad was cancelled by the store. We were bumped due to a larger private party. For our class, we arrived about 10-15 mins late due to traffic and parking issues. We were greeted in the kitchen by a scowling "Chef Yapo" whose first words to us were that we were lucky he didn't cancel the class since we were late. We had seven in our party and there was one other couple in the class. When we apologized to them, they said they had just arrived as well. Next Chef Yapo asked if we had brought wine and we had since we were told it was fine. He basically yelled that we would need to leave it outside since this wasn't a private party eventhough we were 7/9 in attendance. No problem, we apologized and took our spots. One of the first things Chef Yapo told us was that he had an injury 25 years ago and if it seems like he is yelling at us during class, it's really that he can't control his tone. Certainly a sad story but not a great sign for the start of a "fun" birthday evening. Within a few minutes, Chef Yapo dug in on one of our friends and basically belittled him in front of the class for getting egg shell in the bowl while seperating the yolks for a tart dough. A few minutes later, he went after my wife for not slicing the garlic the way he wanted. He wouldn't let it go and kept trying to make her use her knife the way he instructed. My wife is a very good cook and knows how to slice garlic. After a few minutes of basically shouting at her, he announced that he "needed a moment" and went into the corner to (I guess) collect himself? At this point, my sister left and complained to the manager. When she returned he asked if he was in trouble and she told him to quit acting like a jerk. He apologized but it was extremely awkward and uncomfortable from that point on. I've been to a number of cooking classes and they were always informative and most of all, fun. This was the opposite. Tense, awkward and creepy. The rest of the class was basically an awkward race to get it done and get out of there. We finished around 930PM and only then were we able to eat. Side note, we were never offered water or really anything to make us more comfortable. So to recap, we stood around for over 2 hours getting basically lectured like children, then were rushed to eat in a hurry before the store closed. While we quickly ate, Ched Yapo touted his media appearances and pitched us on his book, his catering and private party services. Completely tone deaf as I can't imagine allowing him into my home. Chef Yapo can certainly cook but needs to keep his Yap O closed. He treated paying guests on their special night like insolent children. The entire evening was like being trapped in a Curb Your Enthusiasm skit. I'm only adding a star because the food did turn out well. read more

The cooking classes are a complete scam! You place an order, then they email you a receipt that it was paid but nowhere do they confirm date and time of class- hoping it is missed. They don't even send you an email reminder I tried calling 3 times to confirm date- ridiculous long hold times. Finally, missed the class then told "tough". Never again. Better options out there with real customer service read more

In the past I have taken multiple cooking classes at this location, which were all excellent. Last week I gifted my friends with a Thai cooking class: it was an absolutely horrifying and embarrassing experience. The "chef" was an amateur cook lady as boring and non engaging as one can be. She would not answer any questions because she had no answers or knowledge past the ability of reading the recipes provided by Sur-la-table. She decided to cook the sauce of the main dish, the Pad Thai, by herself "to speed up things" while blabbering or reading the Sur-la-Table recipes aloud. I wonder if all she cared was to sprint home as fast as possible (lesson was less than 1.5 hours including break while they normally run 2 or more). Extremely disorganized, no comments, no suggestions, no explanations (except some tips she said she found on youtube were she went to see how to cook Thai) The result was a disgusting sugar/vinegar soup that was supposed to be Pad Thai. We left it all there untouched and kept silent when she asked if we liked it but she could not care less. As a cook I always appreciate honest feedback, especially if what I cook is left intact on the plate... We almost left in the middle of the lesson. It was so unbearably boring and useless. My friends stayed just to be polite as they felt bad I spent a good amount of money to learn less than if we also watched some Thai recipes on youtube ... for free! We then cooked some shrimps and the "chef" had no clue how to set the temperature on the induction cooktops or how to know if the shrimps were ready or not. People would ask questions and she would simply not answer and turn pretending to be busy moving stuff around without any purpose. The rice we were supposed to cook was also already prepared by her in advance so "it would be faster". We paid for a cooking class, duh! we wanted and were supposed to learn how to cook it, if I we wanted prepared food we could have easily ordered it at a restaurant!!! What I am mostly upset is that I wanted to give my friends a memorable gift and a great experience, but the only memorable thing is how terrible it was. Sur-la-table, if you cannot hire decent chefs and docents please do not rip off people with subpar pseudo cooking classes! read more

This was my 3rd time taking a cooking class at Sur La Table but my first time at the Carlsbad location. The other 2 times were at Newport Beach (on Avocado Ave with Chef Angel) and had great experiences due to the instructor providing clear instructions and demonstrating "how to" skills and tips. Newport location had a camera (over the instructor) and large TV screen where we had an up close look) Carlsbad location did not have this. We could barely hear the instructor whenever the fan went on and she couldn't hear me when I asked questions. One of the other participants went around and helped us. The cooking class was for Thai food and when the instructor demonstrated how to wrap the dumplings, she demonstrated on round shaped wraps but we were given square shaped wraps. We couldn't really follow along. By this time I gave up asking questions since she couldn't hear me unless I walked up to the front and asked her. I was pretty disappointed as I was celebrating my friend's milestone birthday. read more

Took a "date night" cooking class, great instruction, we made scallops, risotto and a chocolate soufflé with caramel topping. Took my bestie and we had a ball with our fellow students. Chef made it easy and answered all my dumb questions. The meal came out amazing and I look forward to my next class! read more

This store has everything you'd ever want or need for your kitchen. It's beautifully displayed and the service is exceptional. Products are fully explained by their staff, who seem to take a great deal of pride in working there. Special shout out to Tom, who assisted us in the purchase of our new Miyabi knife. We'll be back...!!!! read more

I came in with a discontinued Sur la Table product that broke. the Manager, Simona was absolutely amazing! She was on a mission to help me. It took so much digging and research but she found what she needed to help me replace it. I love how they stand by their products and couldn't appreciate Simona more. Thank you! read more

The place is full of affordable, yet very useful kitchen devices. You don't have to be snooty and wealthy to shop here. Some of the best *under twenty dollars* Christmas gifts have came from Sur La Table. Take for example something as simple as my Zyliss garlic press. This light and tough tool has held up to years of abuse. I can't tell you how many times someone used it and demanded the name of the store where I bought it from. Located at the Forum Shops in Carlsbad. Note, If you're a women, BIG sun glasses are required. You will be asked to leave if you're not wearing them. Many good food options at various price points around Sur La Table (Which Wich, The Counter, and Casa De Bandini). read more

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