IN October 1985, a relatively inexperienced, wildly optimistic 27-year-old restaurateur took a deep breath and opened an unusual restaurant in a Manhattan neighborhood not then associated with fine dining. 16 Timeless French Bistros and Brasseries in NYC, A red-sauce stalwart of Brooklyn, Bamonte's has been open since 1902 and hasnt been renovated since the 1950s. Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. 4. Located in the new Theater District around Times Square, it catered to actors, musicians, and theatergoers, offering the core of French cuisine that was to be expected, but also turning out effete versions of dishes that represented the incursion of Italian (chicken cacciatore), German (wiener schnitzel), Yankee (oyster stew), Anglo-Indian (lamb curry), Lebanese (pilaf), and even Chinese food (chicken chop suey) into the popular taste. And your Odeon burger, three-egg omelet, or croque monsieur will arrive as satisfying as you would hope. By most accounts, the food was average but the entertainment was spectacular. Howard Johnson's. Jordan Smith/Flickr. Defunct Italian restaurants in New York City, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Defunct_restaurants_in_New_York_City&oldid=1060221477, Former buildings and structures in New York City, Defunct food and drink companies based in New York City, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 December 2021, at 04:19. 2. Open Fri-Mon, 105, Thur, 10-9. Union Square was a mirror for many new ways of thinking, and these were reflected as well in such restaurants as Jams, which brought the chef Jonathan Waxman from California to New York in 1984, and An American Place, where the chef Larry Forgione combined French technique with American ingredients and recipes. Come for the meat, but stay for the incredible single malt scotch list, one of the deepest and most comprehensive in the entire city. There were dozens of Pancho's locations by the '80s in the Texas area and surrounding states. 5. Dont miss the dessert trolley, and be sure to finish off with an espresso paired with a shot of complimentary anisette. Though its since opened a nearby restaurant and museum caf, a visit to the original storefront is still a must for a rainbow of incredible smoked fish (from pastrami salmon to whitefish), plus other Jewish specialties like matzo ball soup and chopped liver. Beefsteak Charlie's was a Manhattan stalwart from the early 20th century to the late '80s. In its heyday, the chain had more than 1,000 locations, which served fried clams and a whopping 28 ice cream flavors. Something went wrong. Mr. Meyer said his inspiration and motivation were the trattorias of Italy, in which the servers who welcomed and tended to diners were as often the owner's kin as disconnected professionals. Lutece, 249 East 50th Street (1961-2004) Under the direction first of founder Andre Surmain, and later Andr Soltner, Lutece was the natural successor to Le Pavillon as the place that hoisted the banner of modern French cuisine. About the same time, a graduate of hotel and restaurant management school named Drew Nieporent and an emerging chef named David Bouley began their own experiment. An antiquated law on the books made it illegal to serve alcohol in such premises as were commonly known and referred to as saloons. So, the establishment changed the S to B and became ONeals Baloon. Prohibition may have been in its final throes at the time, but that didn't stop the joint from getting raided by the feds. It opened once again for business in 2006. Order: Barbecue rib special, peach cobbler. Originally part of the Pillsbury Corp., the restaurant was founded in 1976. Upstairs, the formally attired crowd (jackets required, gentlemen) dines on classic fare including the 21 Caesar Salad, Creamy Chicken Hash, and the ever-popular 21 Burger, which has been on the menu since day one. What can you do when times running out on your office wife? Follow the story of the citys rise from a striving Dutch village to todays Capital of the World, and consider its future in our changing world. He wanted his servers to be able to answer wine questions, so he had them taste the wines. Bank Coffee House NYC's most iconic restaurants worth visiting at least once Grand Central Oyster Bar NYC's most iconic restaurants worth visiting at least once Old-world steakhouses and iconic pizza joints. A meal occurred at a more leisurely pace; the table was set with fine napery and crystal, and the bill of fare offered a bewildering number of choices. Tortilla sales had quintupled from $300 million in 1980 to more than $1.5 billion in 1990. During peak dim sum hours (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) there may be a line, but its worth waiting in. He had also decided to jettison ethnic boundaries, emphasizing Italian but inviting French and even Asian into the mix. Adolph's Asti Restaurant. Arizona 206 also underscored the desire to define and showcase distinctly American food and a distinctly American sensibility, a desire evident as well in the approaches of Mr. Forgione and Mr. Palmer. Nothing about this struck me as atypical, unappealing or off-key. Could this beautiful red brick building near Battery Park legitimately be the actual oldest restaurant/bar in New York City? He established the first door policy for his restaurant, quite literally inventing the velvet rope. These are the places that, in their own times, exhibited the most buzz and had the best food. Adam Gopnik's new book, 'At the Strangers' Gate,' examines New York's downtown food scene of the 1980s. 3. But that reign ended pretty abruptly. In his newest memoir, New Yorker writer and novelist Adam Gopnik tells of his early years in Manhattan. New Yorkers, in case you didn't. 97.146.255. Here, 12 of our favorites that are worth making a visit to, stat. The final spot (in Nevada) closed in 1995. Serve customer fast. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Whatever the case may be, neighborhood regulars frequently gather here to imbibe and perhaps scarf down a burger or two at this self-described "true, unpretentious, historic gem. 1982 Having introduced nouvelle cuisine at Ma Maison in Los Angeles, Chef Wolfgang Puck presents "California cuisine" to patrons of his new chic-casual Sunset Strip restaurant, Spago. +12129660660. There was nothing relaxing about eating in a New York restaurant before the advent of Delmonicos, and it was enough to give you indigestion. Anyone who lived in middle America and grew up in the '80s likely knows the odd name G.D. Ritzy's. 13 Crowd-Pleasing Restaurants for a Group Dinner in New York City. Pizza with Duck Sausage wins quick stardom. Get the latest on events, upcoming exhibitions, and more. For more, follow Town & Country on Pinterest. Franks, weenies, coneys, dogs, ketchup, kraut, chili; the contested history of the classic American finger food. Again, there was nothing surprising about this. 8. $11.80. They range from legendary steakhouses to gritty taverns and coal-fired pizzerias, but theyre all quintessentially New York. 6. And by the early '90s, Chuck E. Cheese became the name of all locations. This sturdy beer hall, which looks every year of its age, has a barroom open to the public where German and American beers are dispensed, and an agreeable but limited menu of sausages, goulash, pretzels, and cutlets is served. 2. The previous sort of establishment was usually a hotel dining room with limited dinner choices; a coffeehouse that offered tea sandwiches, pastries, and sometimes a set meal or two; and eating houses that made the food-fight scene in Animal House look tame. Upon its opening, it catered to the citys most elite clients and was revered for being the countrys highest restaurant above ground. By 1984, there were 60 locations. Rectors Before Carrie Bradshaw and Hannah Horvath, New York was host to the 1980s. Here's a list of some of the best places to experience the long, rich gustatory history New York City has to offer. The interior looks untouched, full of oil paintings, Michelangelo statuettes, and white columns. 9. Of Bouley and Danube. A handful of non-corporate locations still exist in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. Back before the Revolutionary War, this tavern served as a meeting spot for locals and travelers to come together and share their ideas about liberty, good food and everything in between. It was a forerunner of the American cooking we do today.. The cellar contained a reputed 40,000 bottles, and the signature recipes included steak tartare, chicken hash, all sorts of raw shellfish and caviar, crab cakes, and Caesar salad. } ); 20 German Restaurants, Beer Halls, and Bakeries in NYC. Order the pork buns, the sticky rice in lotus leaves, the shrimp and chive dumplings, and any of the rice rolls. Though were pretty sure that back then the restaurant didnt offer one of its biggest draws today: Direct-from-Japan Wagyu beef, available as a $175 six-ounce steak or a (slightly) more affordable $43 burger. The dining room, dating back to 1920, is a relic. Rectors, Broadway and 44th Street (1899-1914) In a sense, Rectors represented a natural extension and democratization of opulent restaurants for the wealthy like Delmonicos and the Waldorf-Astoria. Order the spumoni, of course, famed thick-crusted Sicilian pizzas (served upside down with the sauce on top of the cheese), and monstrous meatball heroes. The steakhouse opened in 1885, and played host to actors, producers, playwrights, and editors over the years. A New York-based freelance journalist, Dalene Rovenstine often writes about It's not only in their recollections, but also in the restaurant scene today, that the significance of that juncture is clear. That is, until 2008 when Bennigan's went bankrupt. In spite of the many lives New York has lived since it opened in what was then remote Tribeca, the Odeon feels both of the 80s and of the moment. A Tribute to Chi Chi's Mexican Restaurant/Facebook. 8. Sweets also survived, up to a point, the areas transformation that began in the 1980s, from a neglected waterfront into an upscale shopping district. In 1837, Delmonico's morphed from a small pastry and coffee shop into "the first fine dining restaurant in the country," according to management. 2 50 Best Healthy Pasta Recipes 3 All Of Dunkin' Donuts' Iced Coffee Flavors, Ranked 4 These Vegetables Have. These include Eggs Benedict, a concoction that one Mrs. LeGrand Benedict and Chef Charles Ranhofer came up with in the 1860s; Baked Alaska, Ranhofer's invention celebrating the purchase of Alaska from the Russians; the eponymous Delmonico Steak (a boneless ribeye); Lobster Newberg, favorite of a dandy sea captain and frequent customer at Delmonico's; and Chicken a la Keene, a pimento and cream sauce dish created by Ranhofer in honor of horse breeder Foxhall P. Keene. The president of the National Restaurant Association proclaimed "Dining This small watering hole was featured prominently in Scorsese's classic Goodfellas, among other film and TV projects, but still remains off the radar for many New Yorkers. 1950-1970. Try the broiled prime sirloin steak, some freshly caught fish from Long Island, or come in for a burger at lunchDonohue's opens at 11:30am. Russ & Daughters: Open Since The 1910s When this famous shop first opened its doors in 1914, it was known as an appetizing store, aka store that sells "the food one eats with bagels." A century later, the business is still in the family. There's food available to order, including a weirdly satisfying cheese and onion plate, but that's not the real draw. The great fire of 1835 caused the first of what was to be several moves, landing the restaurant in 1837 at the corner of William and Beaver, where a later version of the restaurant still stands today. Isn't the Red Cat also the heir of Union Square? This fine-dining restaurant and event space, located on the 65th floor of 30 Rock, was originally opened back in 1934. First founded in Ohio in 1980, the 1950s-style restaurant grew quickly, with about 100 locations at its peak. Chinatowns oldest restaurant serves up fresh and consistently delicious dim sum, ordered off a menu rather than a cart. They sold roast beef sandwiches, fried chicken, and milkshakes throughout America. Its a sprawling place with an enormous garden, which makes it especially popular in warmer months. (Not only is this method the most time-consuming and expensive way to age beef, but most places these days just dont have the space that was allotted to steakhouses back then.). In 2009, a new Beefsteak Charlie's opened in the Westfield Sunrise Mall in Nassau County, which closed shortly after being open for business. It served as competition to other taco fast-food chains like Taco Bell, with its burritos, nachos, enchiladas, and six sauces. We dont include restaurants that have made their reputations in the last 10 years such as Eleven Madison Park, Jean Georges, Masa, and Per Se nor do we include places that fall short of being a true restaurant as defined by the Delmonico brothers (Di Fara, Trattoria DAlfredo, the Automat, and Sripraphai, that leaves you out!). In late-1980s New York, Dorsia is the city's hottest restaurant. For years, Woody Allen has had an off-and-on residency with his New Orleans jazz band at the Caf Carlyle across the lobby, drawing fans of film and old-timey jazz alike. This year, Veselka will be open until 7 PM on December 25. 21 Club, 21 West 52nd Street (1930-present) Like Oscars Waldorf, the 21 Club was the restaurant that defined exclusive for its age. In the 1970s the restaurant industry and the custom of eating in restaurants grew rapidly. Come by and visitNew York at Its Coreto learn about other changes in the citys 400 year history, and take a peek at where we are headed for the future. Four Seasons After over 50 years,. The restos are presented chronologically, but in order to not cop out on our promise to say which are the best, a ranked list is provided on the last page. Reduced-calorie dishes included hamburgers made with lean beef, high-fiber buns, and low-calorie cheese. The 1980s greatly tested New York City's strength: residents fled the city in record numbers, government mismanagement caused near bankruptcy of the city, and the introduction of crack-cocaine unleashed an unprecedented wave of drug addiction and violence. It's been delighting New Yorkers with the classic hamburger in its true and simplest form since 1961 and have now expanded to several locations around the citythough its very first location in the West Village is still in existence. Subtracting the cost of a main course that a diner didn't like from the bill, or trying to find diners a table if they walked in without a reservation. It reopened in 1999 and closed again in 2002. The critical mass of talent in New York in the mid-1980's pushed ideas forward and encouraged risk-taking because, Jean-Georges Vongerichten said, "Everybody at the time was watching each other and trying to make their mark.". There were at least 140 locations at its height, with spots serving up bread in Denver, New Jersey, San Francisco, and more. xhr.open('POST', 'https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', true); Patsy's has been serving up its elevated version of red sauce Italian comfort food since 1944 in Midtown Manhattan. With death always just a Russian missile away, Ukrainians strive to be their true selves. "It was definitely seminal in so many ways, that restaurant," Mr. Miller said. Over the years it has attracted regulars like Jackie Kennedy and Frank Sinatra, and the bacon cheeseburger is called the Cadillac because thats how Nat King Cole once described it. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. This is especially astounding considering the East Village watering hole has been around since 1854 (or so they claim, historical records are unclear). As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Its famed for its mutton chop (though the steaks and the hash are also a good choice) and for the thousands of clay pipes hanging from its ceiling, which used to be rented out to regulars for $5 a year. "It was a pivotal year in the sense that what has now become the model of the contemporary American restaurant began then," said Alfred Portale, the chef and an owner of the Gotham Bar and Grill, referring to 1985. But she's focused on community over corporate accounts. 7. He monitored the early days of Montrachet, ate there in its infancy, and was encouraged by its departure from the established French idiom. The wine list is expansive, the bar menu pricey, and the cocktail offerings creative and innovative. They vary in style, cuisine, atmosphere, and clientele, and often vie for bragging rights as the oldest in the city. It wasn't until 1970 that .css-gegin5{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#9a0500;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-gegin5:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}McSorley's admitted its first woman customer. One of most significant openings of 1985 and one of the hottest restaurants for the next half decade was Arizona 206, which lent cachet to Southwestern cooking, putting it on the map. The dining room keeps the Colonial theme in mind with wooden benches and tables for seating, along with a musket or two on the walls. Grand Central Oyster Bar has occupied the subterranean space in Grand Central Station since 1913. All of these dishes can still be found on the menu at this luxurious, old-school downtown restaurant, an elegant relic of NYC's storied history. Does this list bring back any memories? Lombardis is the first pizzeria in New York City and, supposedly, the country. In the late 1980s it became a 24-hour establishment. Of Bouley and Danube. Dont leave without trying the bacon cheeseburger that Nat King Cole once deemed the Cadillac of burgers.. The restaurant still offers up authentic, regional Mexican cookingits the kind of place that brings over your guacamole ingredients and mashes everything right in front of youand a damn good margarita, to boot. Pizza with Duck Sausage wins quick stardom. P.J. Bennigan's (Closed in 2008) See more '80s Nostalgia This tiny, unassuming gem opened in 1950 and remains a family-run restaurant to this day. Writing in his 1930 Dining in New York, critic Rian James gave Barbetta effusive praise: [T]he Finocchio, the Veal Cotlette Parmigiana, the Scallopine of Veal al Marsala, and the curly Chicory with Barbetta dressing, are the things that have made the establishment stand out like an oasis in a desert of French Table dhotes, one-arm cafeterias, and synthetic Italian Gardens (as quoted recently in Eater National). day, 2022 Galvanized Media. Bemelmans opened in 1947 and retains its post-war Art Deco design, with an impressive granite bar and gold-leaf-plastered ceiling. Veselka evolved as the neighborhood did; it became a hangout not only for Ukrainian immigrants, but also for the bohemian counterculture that flocked to the East Village in the 1960s. 4. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But the name was re-franchised in 2003, and there are still some Roy Rogers in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. This old-school saloon has served many purposes in its 200-plus years of life. High on a shelf of the legendary Russ & Daughters Appetizing store was an object that perfectly encapsulated the story of New York at Its Core, and a tool that helped launch a 100-year old business. Ratings FAQ 9.4 Thai Diner Thai Nolita But '80s kids rejoice: A revived Naugles has been in Fountain Valley, California, since 2015. The food it presented was a revelation to New York diners, who were still eating French food directly descended from Delmonicos, with heavy cream-based sauces and massive portions. At first the menu was mainly French and prix fixe, but gradually it became la carte, meaning you had lots of choice to make, and it included other cuisines besides French as waves of immigrants influenced American gastronomy. That means a little bit more cheese and a top-notch crust. First founded in Ohio in 1980, the 1950s-style restaurant grew quickly, with about 100 locations at its peak. L&B Spumoni Gardens was founded in 1939 and is always at its best in the summer when its warm enough to sit at the picnic tables outside. Although the company liquidated in 1991, there are a handful of independently owned stores left around the United States. The expansive, cafeteria-style dining room is almost always bustling, and diners have to know how to navigate the system. Go for the porterhouse, of course, which is dry-aged and served in a pool of butter and its own juices. If you buy something or book a reservation from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. 38 Glorious Chinese Restaurants Open in NYC Right Now. A Freedom of Choice Revolution Is Roiling Iran. The company sold most of its locations in the '90s, seeing this list might take you back to your childhood. But before 1985, in restaurants as serious about their food and wine as Union Square, the accepted tone of service was much more formal. Untapped New York unearths New York Citys secrets and hidden gems. ", 87-48 78th Street, Woodhaven, New York, 718-296-0600. 1983 The Food Marketing Institute reports that 2/3 of all fish consumed in the U.S. is eaten in restaurants. From elegant restaurants like The Four Seasons to more humble spots like The Cup & Saucer, heres a look back at 11 New York City restaurants that weve had to say goodbye to in recent years: Carnegie Deli. Coach House, 110 Waverly Place (1949-1993) Owned by Greek immigrant Leon Lianides, this intimate Greenwich Village restaurant took its inspiration not from French cuisine but from sturdy American fare, and thus launched a movement that is still being felt today. In May 2014, the corner of 126th Street and Malcolm X Boulevard was named Sylvia P. Woods Way to honor Woods's contribution to Harlem. 3. There are now only 18 international locations and 15 in the United States. Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. 2023 Museum of the City of New York all rights reserved. Taco Viva started in 1968, but it was at its peak in the '80s, when it had around 80 locations across the country. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Starting out as RoBee's House of Beef in Indiana, Roy Rogers became the more common name for this chain in 1968. Despite a newly sumptuous decor, heavy with 18th-century Piedmontese furnishings, the 1990 Zagat guide declared that the restaurant is like an aristocratic Italian lady suffering from severe arthritis.. + $1.49 shipping. La Petite Boulangerie wanted to be every neighborhood's neighborhood marketand in the '80s, they made a pretty good run at doing just that. When he moved Daniel from the location that currently holds Caf Boulud in 1998, Ruth Reichl was quick to reassure us about the new location: Hows the food? The Migliucci family still owns this restaurant that started as a pizzeria, serving dishes like linguine with red clam sauce and veal marsala. } else { These days, a huge variety of beer and whiskey is served along with oysters, chowder, burgers, and meat every which wayfrom stew to potpie to fillets. Though he wasnt a chef, he is often credited with popularizing eggs Benedict, Waldorf salad, Thousand Island dressing, and veal Oscar breaded cutlets served with crab, asparagus, and a cheddar-cheese sauce. And to read about more classic bars and restaurants, check out our Boston list here. Today, you can tour the cellar by request and view bottles on hold for deceased celebrities and ex-presidents, as well as an impressive collection of ancient liquor and wine. Photo by James&KarlaMurray from their bookNEW YORK NIGHTS. Katzs has stood on the corner of East Houston and Ludlow streets since 1888, and the pastrami alone is a New York icon. Further discomfited by sometimes having to stand, eaters were expected to finish their meals in 20 minutes or less, just like at franchise fast-food restaurants today. 7. "We had a $16 prix fixe," Mr. Nieporent recalled. 915 Third Ave.; pjclarkes.com Russ & Daughters 6. In the novel, the restaurant serves as a key backdrop for the author's dark satire of an age of conspicuous consumption, including the swiftly emerging foodie movement. The modern restaurant as we know it was invented in 1831 south of Wall Street at Delmonicos, based on Swiss and French models. Oops. Italian immigrant Adolph Mariani opened Adolphs Asti Restaurant in Greenwich Village in 1928, when his dreams of becoming an opera singer did not pan out. Where to Find the Iconic Pizzerias of New York City, Where to Actually Eat Well in Manhattans Little Italy. There was no dress code. Here is a collection of some the oldest and the greatest of New York's classic restaurants, all of them decades-old and some dating back more than a century. Nor were Asian accents on a menu that also had pasta and risotto. While Woods died in 2012, her family continues to run the restaurant. Bandleader Tommy Dorsey introduced Frank Sinatra to the restaurant back in the day, and Old Blue Eyes soon become a regular fixturethere's even a dish named after him (Frank Sinatra Veal Milanese). 1982 Having introduced nouvelle cuisine at Ma Maison in Los Angeles, Chef Wolfgang Puck presents "California cuisine" to patrons of his new chic-casual Sunset Strip restaurant, Spago. Just tell it like it is and was. From secret histories to the signature dishes to order, here's a primer on the dining institutions of the Big Apple. Iconic Restaurants in NYC That Have Closed Food & Drink New York News A Look Back at 11 Iconic NYC Restaurants That Have Recently Closed alyssa ciardi 2. It relocated a few decades ago from the home it had occupied since 1905 to a storefront down the block but its still one of the citys few coal-oven pizzerias. Peter Luger opened in Williamsburg in 1887 and even today can often be a tough reservation to snag. Montrachet (restaurant) Moondance Diner Mori (restaurant) Munson Diner N Nedick's O Oak Room (Plaza Hotel) Old London Inc. Onyx Club P Le Pavillon (Henri Soul restaurant) Penny Cafeteria Pith (restaurant) Pok Pok Q The Quilted Giraffe Quo Vadis (New York restaurant) R Ratner's Reisenweber's Cafe Reuben's Restaurant Rumpelmayer's (New York City) S Veselka (Ukrainian for rainbow) was established in 1954 at the intersection of Second Avenue and 9th Street, by Ukrainian immigrant Wolodymyr Darmochwal. By 1900, you could get German, Irish, Middle Eastern, and even Chinese food, all in a single fine-dining establishment. 3. To this day the murder is unsolved. Today, you will find plenty of females mixed in among the drunken masses, most double-fisting mugs of light and dark beerthat's all they serve. The easy way to make healthier comfort foods. The opulent dining room of Barbetta today. RELATED: The easy way to make healthier comfort foods. New York lost the restaurateur Joe Allen in 2021, yet after nearly 60 years, his namesake restaurant lives on; this Theater District staple remains a haunt for theatergoers and actors alike. Delmonico's, 21-23 William Street (1831-1923, intermittently thereafter) In 1831 Swiss brothers John and Peter Delmonico founded the city's first formal restaurant, which evolved out of a. Delmonico's as it looks today. Restaurant at the Waldorf Hotel, later the Waldorf-Astoria, Fifth Avenue and 33rd Street (1893-1943) This eating establishment was famously presided over by former Delmonicos waiter Oscar Tschirky (later universally known as Oscar of the Waldorf), who knew all the celebrities of his age from the fields of finance, government, and the arts. There were at least 300 Rax locations by the mid-'80s; there were even locations in Guatemala and Canada. We New Yorkers are pretty spoiled when it comes to dining out. Henri Soule (left) and one of his chefs compare fish. 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