Love the romantic date vibe feel Food was good, pricey but it is the palms Dessert was prob my fav from the courses Def at least a once experience to do in Fresno read more

The Palms for the win in Fresno. Was here on a work trip and unfamiliar with the area or the restaurants. The Palms was recommended to us so we figured to try it. Ambiance was pretty good and the food was outstanding. Be careful because the portions were enormous, but for the price it was fantastic. Unfortunately for us, we didn't have a fridge in the rooms so a lot of food was wasted. The service was the only slight knock. They were slow with refills and pulling plates between courses. We also sat around a while after dinner waiting to order dessert. Not a huge deal but it was a drag on the overall experience and what landed them with 4 stars and not 5. All in all though, when back in Fresno, I will definitely eat here again. read more

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Food is so good here. The chicken was super tender and moist. The ribeye was cooked to perfection. My husband loved the twice baked potato. We made a reservation for 5:30 and there was literally no one in there so it made the experience super private and personal. I also ordered the famous baklava cheese cake. It was so good. Birthday dinner was perfect read more

The Palms - 22 Ounce Prime Bone-in Ribeye - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

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I used to go here quite a bit and recently have been a few times. I've noticed changes since the past years, they have a focus on the good looking picture worthy which I appreciate. They give you a personal feeling, the servers are amazing and kind. The baklava with ice cream is soooooooo good. I'll be back just for that. The butter leaf salad is my favorite, with extra dressing. Short ribs, the fish specials and the sandwiches are great. I like the fried calamari appetizer. For lunch the price point for the amount of food you get it's not too expensive. Dinner is more pricey but a great date night, business parties (they have rooms for parties) and a fun experience on the nights they have live music. Food wise the only thing I didn't like was the pork chop. It was undercooked looking, too thick and weird. Based on other reviews they have a few menu items they should remove or fix. I had a few happily ever after drinks that were both beautiful and delicious! read more

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I celebrated my birthday here with two of my closest girlfriends. We had the most exceptional server, Cassie. She treated me like a princess throughout dinner service. She recommended drink options and overall went above and beyond. The food was delectable. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection! I had the lamb shank that melted off the bone and was extremely flavorful. The ambience of the establishment was dimly lit, as dinner service should be... the band was a nice touch for weekend patrons. I had an amazing night with good food,friends, & cocktails. A perfect birthday! read more

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Came here as part of a large group and had our meal coursed throughout the night. I tried the bruschetta, the beet salad, the salmon plate, and a drink. The bruschetta was nothing special and was a little on the bland side. The beet salad had an odd texture because it was shredded but it was also very fresh. The cheese bruschetta that came with it was delicious. The salmon was also a little on the bland side, but it was topped with some spices that I found a bit more on the jarring side. The veggies and mashed potatoes were good though. The pumpkin cheesecake was delicious and topped with a chocolate drizzle. The server was attentive and helpful, especially for our large group. The mains here are around the $40-70 range. read more

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The palms is a Fresno classic I had been wanting to try for some time and kept forgetting about, now that I've gone I don't think I'm dying to go back I felt as though the experience was just ehh. Our bartender/server was so sweet and very attentive, no complaints there. The food was just ehh. I had the salmon. I feel like there's so many more new restaurants giving the older ones some major competition. I appreciate the atmosphere for what it is but do think it could use some updating. Overall, the experience wasn't bad but I felt as though there are other places I'm more interested in. read more

The Palms - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

I was eager to try this place after it was recommended by 2 coworkers who stated it was amazing. Very nice area, walked in and ambiance was nice. We made a reservation a few days ahead so we got seated right away. Someone got us drinks is right away, our server came quickly after and gave us the specials. She took our appetizer and meal orders and was very friendly. We didn't wait but 10 mins and our soup and appetizers were there. We got the Chicken And Wild Mushroom Spring Rolls. They were fabulous! Ordered the filet and it was plated nicely and cooked to perfection. After we splurged for a blueberry white chocolate bread pudding which was so big we shared it. Everything was perfect. From the atmosphere, the live pianist, to the service. My new favorite place. I will definitely come back! read more

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I just cant say enough on how much I LOVE this place. For the busiest times on any holiday. Its best to make reservations way ahead of time as ot gets booked almost 2 months before special days. Atmosphere A+ Service A+ Food A+ Presentation A+ Bar service WOW!! Amount of food served is enough to take home for seconds. Soooo definitely be ready for leftover's. My favorite are the short rib tacos Dessert Baklava Drink Horacios special Long Island With 1942 Don Julio To believe me you must try it read more

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Back to The Palms for our anniversary dinner. This place is an absolute gem! The food is beyond excellent, every dish is beautifully presented with true artistic quality. You can tell so much thought and care goes into every plate; it's like dining on edible art. Every dessert is made in house! Their wine selection is outstanding full of incredible finds you won't see just anywhere. They offer an outstanding variety with exceptional quality, and each recommendation paired perfectly with our meal. The staff are completely over the top, very attentive, knowledgeable and warm. And to top it all off, they have a real piano bar with Ed playing and singing. such a classic, lively touch that creates the perfect atmosphere From start to finish, it was a phenomenal dining experience. If you appreciate amazing food, creativity, extraordinary wines, and outstanding service, The Palms is a must-visit! read more

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If I could give this a more accurate rating, it would be closer to 3 1/2 stars. The staff was great and it was easy to set up this reservation for our group of 13. However, the food didn't hold up to the fine dining standards. We started with drinks and appetizers, which were very good. We did crab cakes (which was a special), calamari and bruschetta. However, when we got to the entrees, that's where it went downhill. Five of our group ordered the filet and two the ribeye. Of the seven, 4 weren't cooked correctly, two under and two severely over. The two family members that asked for medium rare received well done. My stepson ordered chicken and quietly today my wife late last night that his was undercooked and he wasn't feeling very good. I got the boneless pork chops which were cooked correctly and had great flavor, but weren't visually appealing. My mom ordered their special, which was the Petrale sole with shrimp and that was good. We finished it off with the bread pudding and baklava, which were both excellent. As for the beef, our server Sara did notice my brother having an issue with the well done ribeye and offered to fire up another, but because this was my mom's first birthday after my dad's passing, he declined just so the evening could go smoothly. All in all, there were good and bad things, but when you pay over $60 for a steak, you expect them to be cooked correctly. read more

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Love the. Palms. Been here once dates . Very intimate and cozy. The food is really good. And the parking is great. Great place for a special event. The service was great. Check it out with a special someone . read more

The Palms - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

I thought the appetizers were honestly better than my main meal. I forgot what I got but the plating is great, just not a great taste. I would reccomend the babaganoush though! Interior is also pretty as well read more

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The best fine dining experienced in the valley town of Fresno. Celebrated my 12th year anniversary and Valentine's day at the same time. Hats off to our excellent server(I don't want to spell her name coz I might spell it wrong, I'm sorry) but she is super amazing and very accommodating. She got our order correct but the person that brings out the food send my husband a wrong order but as soon as she found out she fixed the situation right away. She turned that situation around and compliment us with drinks and dessert! The house made special Baklava was the best one we've tasted so far! I will for sure come back to the restaurant and ask for her again. The place was spectacular I love the middle section and the bar area. This place is perfect for intimate romantic dinner. Food was superb! read more

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I had been wanting to try The Palms and finally went for lunch on Friday with some co-workers. We had such a wonderful experience! Our server, Tvin, had amazing recommendations so we took her advice on what to try. We tried some appetizers; Hummus and egg rolls, and both were delicious! The portions are big so plenty for sharing. For main entrees, we got the Panko Chicken, Chicken Club Sandwich, and Halibut Tacos. Everyone enjoyed their entrees but we had to save room for dessert. Dessert exceeded my expectations by far! The presentation was beautiful and the flavor delicious. We had the Bread Pudding and Pumpkin Cheesecake. Highly recommend everyone trying the dessert! Our server was amazing and fully attentive with refills and checking on us. We had a great time and definitely want to go back! read more

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What an amazing time we had at the beautiful Palms !!!! Our waitress, Sassy Cassie provided top quality service and made us feel part of the family, even with two large parties going on and a full house of customers, all the staff work in unison, truly a well prepared establishment. When the food arrived, it was well prepared and delicious. Thank you for making a memorable birthday. A special thank you to the pianist who was supplying the vocals and playing Celebration, everyone was grooving to the music, epic time. read more

The Palms - Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

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First off, the place was beautiful and my server was amazing and attentive. They were lacking in the most important part. The food. I got the pork chop which wasn't even a chop it was like a little roast. It wasn't flavored well at all. The potatoes were bland and almost didn't even taste like real potatoes which is very concerning for a restaurant like this. I told my friend I cook my pork so much better and she agreed immediately. My friends got the sirloin and the chicken and we haven't talked about it yet since we were at an event but they didn't eat much which leads me to believe they weren't that great. I did like the appetizers especially the lentil balls. Honestly they are worried about looks more than taste here and taste should be way more important especially for the price. read more

The Palms - Pork chop - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

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We had a luncheon meeting at The Palms on Thursday. The service was excellent the server made it a pleasant atmosphere. We had 3 choice which was an excellent idea. As I talked with members they all said their food was excellent and delicious. thank you I will return soon. read more

I had the chicken. It was essentially two whole chicken breasts. The chicken was overcooked. The sauce was helpful, but it didn't overcome the toughness of the bird. Too much was the outcome: too much cooking, too much chicken, and not enough attention to the outcome. I think the prices are fair .,. But I think the overall impression is over the top. My wife ate the tuna and it was very good. The portions were also large, and returning we could easily split that plate and have a sufficiently of food. I see the restaurant is wanting to please, but it doesn't have what it takes to be an A level experience. read more

Went to The Palms with a large group. We tried the crab cake appetizer. The flavor was good, but it was disappointing to find imitation crab instead of real crab, especially for a higher-end restaurant. I ordered the filet medium rare and it came out closer to rare. I ate it because I don't mind rare steaks, but it would likely be an issue for others. I did try the Chilean sea bass from another plate, and it was excellent. In hindsight, I wish I had ordered that instead. The service was attentive though so that was a plus. read more

The Palms - 10 Ounce Prime Filet Mignon - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

Such a lovely dinner experience! My girlfriends and I had an amazing night here. The food was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious, the cocktails were well crafted, and the atmosphere felt upscale yet welcoming. The service was attentive and professional without feeling rushed. Perfect spot for a special night out. read more

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Chicken Kabobs WOW!!! The spices on it were perfect!! The rice was buttery and yummy. The vegs steamed just right! My first visit and I want to go again soon. read more

Went out with my GF to celebrate our anniversary and had been waiting to try this place. From the start this place is very nice and beautifully decorated. Service here was excellent from the host to our waiter all were very friendly and spoke with us very kindly. Now for the food the app we got was the hummus and wow this was amazing. Every bite was a pleasure for my tastebuds. For my main I got lambchops this was my first time having them, but I hate to say I did not particularly like it. Since this was my first time, I wasn't sure what to expect but I feel the meat was bland and might have been slightly undercooked. Without knowing better this is only my assumption but would not recommend this dish. Other than that I had a great experience and I would recommend this place for a nice night out. read more

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From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth and hospitality. The ambiance was inviting cozy lighting, elegant decor, and just the right level of background music to set the mood without overpowering conversation. Our server Tveen, was outstanding attentive without being intrusive and knowledgeable about the entire menu. She gave great recommendations, and every dish exceeded expectations. For the main course I had the sea bass, cooked to perfection with a crisp exterior and tender, flavorful center. My partner ordered the filet mignon, which melted in the mouth and was seasoned beautifully. Dessert was the highlight their signature bread pudding. If you're a bread pudding lover, this one is an absolute must try. The texture and the flavor were spot on!! paired with vanilla bean ice cream. It's rare to find a place that nails food, service, and atmosphere equally but this restaurant truly delivers. Whether for a special occasion or a casual dinner it's worth every penny. Can't wait to return! read more

My first time at The Palms and I was very impressed, let me explain. Upon entering I was greeted with enthusiasm and it was genuine and the hostess knew the guest list and which party I was with ( very professional) the server was extremely familiar with the menu and the specials for the night and that came into play later on. As the pictures show I chose the bone in ribeye which was cooked the way I like it medium rare but before that was the blue cheese salad that was very tasty. The Pinot was the correct choice for me and pared wonderfully with my selection. The dessert(s) were chosen by the host and the three turned out to be delicious, crème brûlée, blueberry bread pudding (the server's favorite) and baklava that is made with honey YUMMY! The decor was elegant and refreshing, the staff reflected the classic business sense that the restaurant projected and the tables weren't so close together that your personal space wasn't invaded...I like that. All and all I was very impressed, give it a try the next time you want a romantic/business/professional restaurant to enjoy a 5 star meal here in Fresno read more

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I LOVE this place. Wife and I first discovered this restaurant when we first moved to Fresno 6 years ago. We have been coming ever since. The quality of food, service, and ambience are all amazing. Everyone, from the owners Wally and Knar, to the servers (particular favorites to include Cassy, Sarah, and Knar- yep a different Knar), to the Saturday night piano player, go out of their way to make sure you have a wonderful experience. At this point I have essentially tried everything on the menu. Personal favorite is the ribeye. But NY strip, sea bass, short ribs, and pork loin are all top notch. As a special treat, they occasionally have a tomahawk which is not to be missed. Appetizers to include a seafood tower and a beautiful beet salad are spectacular. The wine menu is comprehensive and reasonably priced. Desserts, with a Middle Eastern slant, are well worth the calories. In short, check out The Palms. You won't be disappointed. read more

We had our Christmas ever dinner here - party of 11 with 4 kids. Our reservation was at 5:30 so there weren't too many people there when we arrived which meant the room with our table was nice a quiet. Once people started coming in however, the room was extremely loud with made it difficult to converse with others at our own table. The noise aside, I do have to say I would give this restaurant five stars solely based on the food taste and quality. Everything we had was really delicious. This is actually what actually made me give three stars and nothing less. If I was rating this place on the service alone, I would rate one star. In my opinion, the service was severely lacking for the amount of money one has to dole out for even one dish, let alone 11. We were greeted ok, but once we were seated, it really went downhill. Our waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there and when she was at our table, she would get an order/request from one or two people then disappear for what seemed like forever. She would come back and do the same thing. This happened throughout the night. I assumed she was busy and let it go until I asked her for extra cherries for my son's Shirley Temple - she seemed to have sighed and made a face that I just couldn't let slide. This was the end of it for me. When a table pays upwards of $1,000 for a dinner, you would expect top notch service. Her attitude was totally unacceptable. I read previous reviews after the fact that were similar to my experience which makes me believe the management/owners really don't mind that their waitstaff treat their customers this way. For this reason, I don't think I'll be back. There are many other options in town that do offer a great overall experience that would appreciate your hard earned cash. read more

Just amazing! Food was perfect- huge portions but amazing taste and quality! Service was excellent and very attentive! read more

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Best dessert I ever had. This baklava cheesecake I've been dreaming about for a while, and now it's back for a special. I thought this place can't get any better, but when we come, they always outdo themselves. The layers of flaky pastry and creamy filling create a perfect harmony of flavors. Each bite is a delightful blend of sweetness and warmth, leaving me wanting more. I can't help but plan my next visit to indulge in this heavenly treat again. Top it of Service is always exceptional, very attentive staff and friendly. read more

The Palms - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

An amazing place. Excellent service! Do I have to mention a few names? Dvin, Knar . Thank you girls for making our dinner ( April 17) remarkable for us. To owner of this place: I'll be your walking advertisement now on. By the way : you guys have out of this world baklava . read more

The food was big servings and very flavorful. The service was amazing, beautiful setting and everyone was so nice. read more

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Visited The Palms last weekend. Delightful relaxing live music. Amazing bruschetta & divine hummus appetizers. Salmon still made to perfection. Salad still crisp, fresh, and abundant. We saved room for the baklava with ice cream, which we concluded--"woweee wow what am I eating?!!"--must certainly exist in heaven! So glad to have returned here. They outdid themselves! The Palms consistently serves up a bit of heaven on earth. Palates everywhere, Rejoice! read more

If you're planning an event I'd be sure to review their policy for using outside vendors for party set up. As the event gets close and you try to arrange a time to have cake and flowers delivered the day of the event, the owner becomes hostile. Giving your vendors a 30 min window before the event starts to drop everything off and access the room. Once the room is available, and you're rushing to get things ready, owner reprimands vendors and makes them feel unwelcome, you're walking on egg shells. I'd not recommend this place for any parties or large gatherings, period!! They think it's the Palace of Versailles and you're expected to decorate as if you're restoring a priceless piece of history. So strange! She will keep your $500 deposit and tell you to hit the road if you don't like it. Event food menu isn't your choice, it's what she decides your party needs and what's easiest for the restaurant that weekend. read more

Another great birthday dinner at The Palms. Had our wonderful server, Sassy, who has been our server for the past five years. Large portions of tasty food. Service is outstanding. Thank you Sassy for another incredible birthday dinner. read more

Went with a larger party, excited for a new and upscale dining experience. However, it was by far, the worst restaurant experience I've had up to date. As stated, we reserved for a large party for a close friend's birthday. No where on their website do they state that large parties are required to have a "Fixed menu." The server informed us when we were settled in and it was truly disappointing, being that their original menu is small. We really wanted to try different options but that was out the window. Next, I ordered a dirty martini extra blue cheese olives. She brings me my drink with regular olives and proceeds to tell me that she will personally go find olives and stuff them with blue cheese (I did not request her to do so) but it was a nice gesture so I said sure that would be nice! Olives were never brought. I do not mind if you are honest and tell me you don't carry them, however....do not offer to do something and not follow through. Left a bad taste in my mouth. I ordered a filet mignon and Caesar salad. My salad never came, had to flag down server. Everyone received their filet mignon and again my steak never came. Server who took my order saw me with no food and proceeded to ask me "did you order?" ........ you took my order, so yes I did order. That's when I knew that my order was not rung in and it was going to be made on the fly. I ordered medium rare, and the steak came out so rare and bloody I had to eat around it. Everyone who received their steaks prior, had perfectly cooked medium rare. $50 for a forgotten steak, cooked incorrectly, 2 pieces of carrots and mediocre mashed potatoes? No thank you. Servers checked in an appropriate amount of times but over all experience made me not want to order anything else. Worst $200 spent. read more

Our first time and we won't go back. It is a nice restaurant, however tonight we ordered appetizers and our main course. We let them know of a food allergy. When they brought out the appetizer we double checked and the server went back to the kitchen and double checked. We started enjoying our food to find out that it indeed had the item I am allergic too. It is a mild allergy with blisters and welts, GI problems. Does not make for a fun evening and ruined the rest of our night after taking Benadryl. They did not take off the item off our bill that contained the food. They did not seem concerned. So if you have any allergy or food concerns, I cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

The Palms - Beware if you have a food allergy. - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

It's been a while since I've been here. So glad we came today as lunch was the best I've had in a long time. I'm happy that they didn't have 1000 things on the menu and deciding upon something was relatively easy. We ordered the beef kebab with pilaf and vegetables and also the steak mushroom melt sandwich with a green salad. For the starter, we went with the oysters Rockefeller. The meal was served with two tasty hot rolls and butter. The salad that came with my sandwich was generous. Both the amount of meat and mushrooms on the sandwich was perfect. It was nicely seasoned and one of the better renditions in Fresno. The beef kebab was huge. The meat was absolutely top-notch, perfectly seasoned, and even with binoculars you couldn't spot a speck of gristle. .. the bulgar was absolutely delicious and it was nicely accompanied with deliciously prepared fresh vegetables. A very tasty platter with of variety of textures and fiber. The portion was perfect! What stood out is the quality of the meat, just as one might expect. And a lot of other establishments don't even come close in that department. Sometimes it 'looks good' but it's actually poor quality that you want to spit out or pretend you dropped something to spit it into a napkin! lol The quality is the draw here and the flavors were remarkable. The beef kebab and bulgar easily beat any Mediterranean offering and all of Fresno. No other place that I've been to approaches the quality... and that's why we will be returning. The last time I was here they did not have the oysters Rockefeller so we made up for it today. And what a treat! Insanely good and perfectly executed, each element that comprised the dish was exceptional. The service was fine, but I didn't care for our table which was right in the main traffic stream... also getting a simple confirmation on reservations was problematic. They didn't phone back to confirm anything and after three phone calls following up, I finally knew it was booked. I left a message for them to 'simply leave me a message on my voicemail.' But that was too difficult for them. The message that was left asked me to 'call them' AGAIN???! That then resulted in needing to make YET another phone call! Come on! Just LEAVE a message, "Reservation confirmed." Simple, eh?? The 11:00 AM time frame was perfect for eating here. And I enjoyed it enough that I'll be taking more clients here... if you wait till later in the lunch hour, you're looking at a busier restaurant, less service, things moving along a lot more slowly... The restaurant is classy, nicely appointed and laid out. There's a LARGE banquet room and even a baby grand piano for when your 'chopsticks' skills are going soft. It's a nice part of town, upwardly mobile, established and you don't feel the need to be looking around or worrying about your car. Sadly, the music is a bit crass here and completely mismatched to every other element of the restaurant. Should be relaxing classical or jazz. Pay attention to this stuff for your cherry on top! -G read more

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This is the kind of place you can dress fancy or casual, either seems fine. All of the workers were very nice, but we were early for our reservation and stood around well after our reservation time before getting seated. The room we were sat in had plenty of open tables, as well. The food came out quickly and was all very good. The lamb shank had plenty of meat and the bulgar was something I had never had before and was very pleased with. read more

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If I could give 10 stars, I would! We had an amazing evening--the food was outstanding with generous portions, which is such a refreshing change for a fine dining establishment. The service was exceptional; the staff truly goes above and beyond to make the experience special. My personal favorite was the pakhlava cheesecake, which was so good I had to take some home. This is truly one of our favorite spots in Fresno. read more

The Palms - Seafood Near Me - Fresno, California

The restaurant itself is stunning and so elegant. We went there to celebrate our 2yr anniversary and were very pleased with the wait time (we had a reservation and we're seated within 15 min). The staff was so friendly although one seemed a bit overly friendly and even winked at my bf in front of me. The food looked amazing and although the flavor was really good, I would say that my filet mignon was not as tender and easy to bite. I like my steaks medium rare but the center seemed almost completely undercooked. The mashed potatoes were so delicious and just melted in my mouth. The creme Brulee was so delicious and I could not stop eating it. Oh man that hummus was to die for. The pickled veggies on top really elevated the flavor. read more

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