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National Restaurant Awards 2021

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by OpenTable
Updated 17 August 2021

The National Restaurant Awards 2021 – brought to you by BigHospitality – celebrate the brilliance and vibrancy of the UK restaurant scene, and reward the very best chefs and operators from across the UK.

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0 (0)
£41 and over
British
Ormskirk
About the restaurant
Coming Soon!
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4.9
4.9 (3427)
£41 and over
British
Notting Hill
About the restaurant
food was amazing, service was great, would go back again and again!
Top review
Richard
Dined 3 days ago
This restaurant represents the very best of what this country offers. Amazing staff, extremely professional, well trained and genuinely dedicated to the customer. The food is British at its absolute best. Outstanding dishes, produce, execution, just the right level of drama but so much focus on the actual dish/flavours. Literally, can’t say enough about the experience. Can everyone else try harder!!
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4.8
4.8 (2489)
£41 and over
British
Farringdon
About the restaurant
The Quality Chop House celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2019.

Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning.

We suggest bookings, but do take walk-ins.

In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £29 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.

If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

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Jagvir
Dined 5 days ago
Great service, amazing food, very good menu. Staff were really accommodating and welcoming. Some comments about the price but you get what you pay for and that’s top quality. We ran a bit late for our booking but the team were really kind about it, didn’t feel rushed at all.
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4.9
4.9 (3255)
£41 and over
British
Covent Garden
About the restaurant
Michelin starred Frog by Adam Handling is a place to really submerge yourself in a theatrical show. You’re facing the kitchen, the chefs come to your table and you are able to really interact with every member of the team. Frog is luxury in an environment where you feel comfortable being whoever you are and where all elements in the restaurant are connected to offer a truly memorable experience.

The dishes are very emotional and they all mean something to Adam. Each and every one of the dishes has a story behind it, whether it’s a memory from Adam’s childhood or something that has inspired him or the team.

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Pascal
Dined 6 days ago
A lovely dinner in London. We choosed this restaurant first by his name : the frog …for two french people who eat frogs !! It was a good choice very professional and the menu was « elegant »  Thank you so much Un bel saluto a Nadia per li suoi consigli riguardo il vino !!
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4.8
4.8 (66)
£41 and over
Modern European
Hackney
About the restaurant
The worlds first Zero Waste restaurant, Silo's menu is an expression of natural farming and closed loop cooking, demonstrating quality within sustainability.
Situated in Hackney Wick overlooking the River Lea, the restaurant features an open and spacious, relaxed dining room, counter seating around the kitchen and hearth, as well as a private dining room.
Awarded with a Green Michelin Star.

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Stephanie
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing flavors and ambiance, with lovely service. 10 out of 10!
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4.7
4.7 (390)
£26 to £40
Italian
Bristol
About the restaurant
Reimagining their much-loved restaurant, Casa will offer a contemporary, accessible, yet refined take on traditional Italian dining, acting as a sibling to Peter’s Michelin-starred Spanish institution Paco Tapas next door. The 66-cover restaurant will offer a similarly relaxed environment in which to enjoy a dynamic menu created by Peter and Executive Chef Joel Breakwell.

Dishes will be made using high quality ingredients from the very best Italian and British producers, working with many of the same local suppliers that the team have partnered with for years. As a nod to the original Casamia

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Xavier
Dined 5 days ago
My second time at Casa, and it’s another wonderful dinner. The Summer Set Menu was perfect, everything is beautifully judged and packed with flavour. Lovely pasta texture, amazing lamb, touches of miyagama mandarin here and there… James served us, made us feel so welcome, knows everything, gave us great wine advice… can’t recommend this place enough.
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4.8
4.8 (4023)
£41 and over
British
Farringdon
About the restaurant
Fergus Henderson’s original home of “Nose to Tail Eating” opened in a former smokehouse around the corner from Smithfield Market in 1994.

Celebrating the finest of indigenous British produce and making the most of what is seasonally best whilst applying straight forward cooking techniques, St. John is now celebrated as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World and in 2009 was awarded its first Michelin Star.

Nose to tail eating means that, where appropriate, every part of the animal should be put to good use in the kitchen and so along with Roast Beef and Lemon Sole, diners will find Rolled Pig’s Spleen, Kidneys and Ox Heart, Liver and Chitterlings as well as the Roast Bone Marrow & Parsley Salad, something of a ‘signature’ dish.

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Torben
Dined 3 days ago
Thank you for a great experience. Lovely food and super good service!
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4.7
4.7 (1667)
£41 and over
French
South Kensington
About the restaurant
Celebrated French chef Claude Bosi launched Claude Bosi at Bibendum back in 2017, with a ground-floor seafood and oyster bar and first-floor restaurant which is ‘unashamedly fine dining’, with the chef's signature contemporary and light-hearted flair.

The a la carte menu features some of his signature classics and the chef’s Michelin-starred alma matter, with ingredients sourced predominantly from the British Isles and France. The striking upstairs dining room with its dramatic and iconic floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows has been redesigned to house a larger central open kitchen. The light and airy dining room will feature the original Conran chairs with a soft colour palate of muted blues.

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Gregory
Dined 7 days ago
Incredible food. Incredible service. Incredible ambiance. They were open on a Monday evening which is rare in London for a restaurant of caliber. I would highly suggest going, it will be a meal to remember.
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4.7
4.7 (2409)
£26 to £40
British
Clitheroe
About the restaurant
Welcome to Freemasons at Wiswell, where fabulous food is served in an elegant and relaxed rural setting. The inn is located in the 'chocolate box' village of Wiswell, near Clitheroe, in the picturesque Ribble Valley.
Since our transformation and reopening in the summer of 2009, we have created a loyal clientele and a genuine home-from-home atmosphere. Flag stone floors, walls in muted heritage colours, antique rugs and furniture, period paintings and prints all unite to create a stylish and comfortable setting. Our bar has an excellent selection of traditional cask conditioned ales from award-winning independent breweries and is complemented by a superb cellar with over 250 wines from around the world.
While the surroundings and welcome are inviting, the main reason to visit is, of course, our food.

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Ann
Dined 5 days ago
Absolutely wonderful experience. All round 5 stars, front of house service and quality of food were perfect. Thank you.
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4.9
4.9 (324)
£26 to £40
European
Manchester
About the restaurant
A casual restaurant and wine bar in Ancoats, Manchester
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Ben
Dined 2 days ago
Food was really nice. Service was adequate.. Ambience was busy and comfortable. Overall good experience. Thank you.
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4.6
4.6 (382)
£41 and over
Californian
Soho
About the restaurant
1 Michelin Star, creative Californian cooking by Victor Garvey - in an elegant, intimate dining room in the heart of Soho, where abundant plants and sculptural lighting evoke the lush greenery and sunshine of The Golden State. SOLA celebrates the modern cuisine of America's Pacific West Coast, bringing a taste of California to Soho, via LA.

Private dining room available;
Lunch menu/Pre-Theatre menu: £59, wine pairing £55;
Classic menu: £139, wine pairing £129;
Tasting menu: £229, wine pairing £199;

* Please note we can accommodate most dietary requirements with enough notice.

Top review
Katie
Dined 2 days ago
We had the lunch menu. Absolutely perfect - delicious food, beautifully presented. The wine pairing was great - some really interesting wines with good explanations from the sommelier.
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4.7
4.7 (2727)
£41 and over
Seafood
Mayfair
About the restaurant
Nestled on Swallow Street, Mayfair, Bentley's epitomises timeless elegance with a century-long tradition of celebrating Champagne and Oysters. Still shucking over 1000 oysters a day, Chef Richard Corrigan has led Bentley's since 2005, curating a menu that pays homage to its heritage with a diverse selection of oysters, wild seafood, and premium cuts sourced from the British & Irish Isles.

Bentley's stands as an iconic London restaurant restored in 2005 under Corrigan's visionary leadership. The acclaimed venue offers a warm, friendly ambiance with linen-clad tables, wooden floors, an enviable art collection and a heated terrace.

Explore our four exclusive private dining options, from The Crustacea accommodating up to 14 guests, while the Swallow Street Rooms, with a private bar and street entrance, host events for up to 60. Experience Bentley's, where history, gastronomy, and hospitality converge for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Cvip
Dined 4 days ago
An outstanding restaurant. I had the prix fixe lunch, the food was exceptional. I would highly recommend for a special occasion.
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4.9
4.9 (1332)
£41 and over
Indian
Birmingham
About the restaurant
When you come to Opheem, you get an insight into the inner workings of my mind. We’re striving to push the boundaries with Indian flavours, but with cooking techniques from all over the world, some traditional, and some very modern. At Opheem, I’ll be using the same paints as I’ve always done, to create a very different picture, on a very, very different canvas. Why? Because to evolve and adapt is what makes us human, and cooking is what sets us apart from the animals.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined 5 days ago
This was undoubtedly the very best meal experience we have ever had. From the moment we walked through the door, we were treated as guests in their home!! The staff were exemplary, and the food was purely exquisite. The restaurant has an ambience that has to be experienced. This is truly 5*+ dining.
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4.8
4.8 (19)
£41 and over
Gastro Pub
Canterbury
About the restaurant
The Michelin Starred, Fordwich Arms, located in the smallest town in England, dates as far back as 1828. Draped in ivory and wisteria in the most picturesque location over looking the Great River Stour, the perfect setting for an idyllic summers lunch. Boasting open fireplaces for the colder winter months, creating a cosy and welcoming ambiance.
Daniel and Natasha Smith took over The Fordwich Arms in 2017 and were awarded a Michelin Star within the first year, as well as being in the top 100 gastro pubs in the UK, multiple culinary awards, notable wine awards and various other accredits, a testament to their hair work and talent.
The seasonal menus focus on provenance, showcasing the best of local Kentish ingredients, sourced directly from local farms and producers. Dan's cooking is accomplished yet approachable, served in a relaxed pub environment with a choice of a la carte or tasting menus.

Top review
Daniel
Dined 5 days ago
A quality fine dining experience, everything was on point. Every aspect was head and shoulders above the usual restaurant service and food. The atmosphere was great and very welcoming, will definitely be going back.
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4.7
4.7 (2736)
£26 to £40
Bistro
Chester
About the restaurant
Welcome to Sticky Walnut, from the team behind Hispi, Burnt Truffle and Wreckfish. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Top review
Anne
Dined 3 days ago
The food was great and I felt it was real value for money. Wine was good and not overpriced. Service was good. Would definitely book again
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4.8
4.8 (344)
£41 and over
British
Cambridge
About the restaurant
As Midsummer House forges ahead into its third decade, Daniel Clifford’s elegant, sophisticated modern British cooking continues to evolve. For over twenty years, passion and creativity have skilfully shaped the menu at Midsummer House, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and offering a contemporary British dining experience of the highest quality.


Important: Foods in this restaurant are processed in a kitchen that produces dishes with milk, wheat, soybean, fish, nuts, eggs, and egg products.

Top review
Hannah
Dined on 4 Oct 2024
Fantastic and imaginative dishes, exciting flavours.
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4.6
4.6 (1308)
£41 and over
Modern European
Islington
About the restaurant
Perilla is a restaurant based in Newington Green. Using humble ingredients of the highest quality, the food focuses on a modern interpretation of classical European flavours, in an informal and relaxed dining room.


Please be advised for tables of 5 or more we will only be serving our set menu (£66pp) with no a la carte. Please notify us of any dietary requirements.

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Davidvip
Dined 1 day ago
Unusually good service . Chicken and ham pie exceptional . Gorillas and cabbage one star . Desserts superb . Great wine list . Crikey O’Reilly. What a wonderful lunch .
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4.7
4.7 (256)
£26 to £40
British
Maidenhead
About the restaurant
Welcome to The Crown at Burchetts Green.

My aim has always been to offer beautiful food in an authentic English pub. Dishes that are heart-warming, seasonal, and packed with flavor. All I wanted was for our guests to return home happy and contented! This aim established our reputation and remains firmly in place today.

At The Crown, our hospitality will be based on exactly these principles - seasoned, I hope, with a pinch of added ambition in the kitchen. And on the floor front-of-house, you will be greeted and looked after by Amber Flint and her team.
We look forward to welcoming you and cooking for you very soon.

Dominic Chapman



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Simonvip
Dined on 5 Oct 2024
Always amazing food and service at The Crown - can’t wait for our next visit
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4.8
4.8 (3588)
£41 and over
Gastro Pub
Fulham
About the restaurant
The Harwood Arms re-opened in September 2008 after some much needed refurbishment.
This rural haven in the middle of Fulham is a collaboration between Brett Graham of the famed Ledbury restaurant, Mike Robinson of the acclaimed Pot Kiln pub in rural Berkshire and Edwin Vaux from the famous Vaux brewery.
The idea is to provide Londoners with a really relaxed venue for eating the finest British produce, cooked amazingly well, accompanied by excellent beer and wine at a great price.

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Brian
Dined 1 day ago
Very impressive. Overall excellent. Best Sunday roast we have had.
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4.9
4.9 (3496)
£41 and over
European
Clapham
About the restaurant
Trinity reopened in October 2015 with the same ethos, culture and team whilst recreating a new and refreshing backdrop - retaining its sophistication and remaining a restaurant of significance in Clapham.
An alfresco dining area accommodates 16 guests, the dining room seating 40 guests that now have a clear view into an open plan kitchen with banquette seating surrounded by the soft hues of jade green and dusty heather pink.
Staying true to his style of cookery, the new menu will focus on Adam’s interpretation of great classics in a relaxed and approachable setting.
The kitchen presents a four course a la carte menu for a set price of £70 for lunch and £120 for dinner. The wine list continues to offer great value with the Chef's Cellar List (just add VAT and corkage), increasing both our quantity and quality and a overall extension to the main wine list of up to 400 bins now on display in the feature wine cellar on the ground floor.

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Harry
Dined 3 days ago
Out of this world! From the impeccable food to the 5* service this is an experience everyone must have once in their lifetime. The trinity team were amazing, Katie was incredible, the trinity team a very lucky to have her! Gavin was also I next level! We will 100% be coming back and we can’t wait to see the team and try more wonderful food!
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4.7
4.7 (181)
£41 and over
British
Mayfair
About the restaurant
Introducing a new name to London’s finest restaurant portfolio, The Grill by Tom Booton is a modern British restaurant, boldly driving destination dining forward into a fresh era of creativity. Head chef Tom Booton is one of the London food scene’s most exciting talents and, with his dynamic team, promises fantastic food served with true care, splendid service, and a dash of the extraordinary thrown in for good measure.
Top review
Della
Dined on 5 Oct 2024
What a fabulous fun filled gastronomic lunch at The Grill! Superb service and delicious cuisine!
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4.6
4.6 (797)
£41 and over
French
Mayfair
About the restaurant
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is an elegant expression of craft. Warm and intimate yet bold and modern, every element is bespoke – from the Pierre Yovanovitch interiors to Hélène’s personally tailored menus, grounded in seasonal British produce, infused with French flair and shaped around you.

Our Chef’s Table puts you metres from the inventiveness and precision of the Hélène Darroze kitchen. Talk to the chefs at the pass, enjoy one-of-a-kind service and witness culinary creativity first-hand.

And for a more personalised dining experience with a difference, embark on a journey into the ultimate exploration of The Connaught wines at The Sommelier’s Table. Led by your private sommelier and accompanied by perfectly matched, Michelin-starred dishes, this is a truly bespoke dining experience.

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Robert
Dined on 9 Aug 2024
We had a great experience. Beautiful dining room, great staff that is very friendly and helpful. All the dishes we had were prepared perfectly
A photo of Decimo at The Standard, London restaurant
4.2
4.2 (699)
£41 and over
Contemporary Mexican
King's Cross
About the restaurant
Michelin-starred Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias merges the Spanish cuisine of his family with his love of Mexico for his debut London restaurant, Decimo.

Expect lots of flavour - Gambas Rojas, mezcal cocktails, and a dramatically different tortilla. Situated on the 10th floor of The Standard, London, Decimo is uniquely positioned with floor-to-ceiling windows and dramatic views across the London skyline and is accessible by our exterior red-pill lift.

Please note: The last booking for children under 16 is 6pm

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Nicole
Dined 3 days ago
Great food, lovely setting and fantastic staff who were friendly, attentive, not intrusive
A photo of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1947)
£41 and over
French
Chelsea
About the restaurant
Welcome back to Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. Established in 1998, Gordon set up his first wholly owned restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, in Chelsea. Combining an intimate ambience with exquisite French cuisine. By 2001 the restaurant had gained three Michelin stars, which the establishment retains today.
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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 17 Sept 2024
Honestly did not realise food could taste this way. We went for dinner and had the mystery menu, and it did not disappoint. The initial liquid dish was like having a garden in my mouth, it was so refreshing and each sip presented something different. The sorbet was fascinating, and I don't even like sorbet's but this was fantastic. The take on mint-chocolate dessert was a favourite. The dishes kept on coming and were really wonderful, thank you so much.
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4.8
4.8 (2583)
£41 and over
Modern European
Kensington
About the restaurant
Launceston Place is a hidden gem in the heart of Kensington. Chef Patron Ben Murphy, who was crowned National Chef of the Year 2022 by the Craft Guild of Chefs, is passionate about using the best produce in his constantly-changing modern British menus.

Launceston Place has been awarded three AA Rosettes in 2021, AA’s ‘Notable Wine List’ title and the ‘Best Wine List’ at the Tatler Restaurant Awards.

Please note on Saturday evening we exclusively serve our Tasting Menu.

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Alan
Dined 5 days ago
Fabulous somewhat quirky experience, and a joy to be there again. Great staff, and very helpful in explaining everything. Will be back soon.
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4.2
4.2 (2)
£41 and over
Fish
Hove
About the restaurant
Located in the heart of Brighton, The Little Fish Market is a renowned seafood restaurant known for its fresh, seasonal offerings and warm ambiance. The menu features a delightful range of meticulously prepared fish and shellfish, sourced locally to ensure top quality and sustainability. The restaurant’s inviting atmosphere complements its creative, flavourful dishes, offering a refined yet relaxed dining experience. With attentive service and a thoughtfully selected wine list, The Little Fish Market is a must-visit for seafood lovers and anyone seeking an exceptional meal.
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Chris
Dined on 27 Sept 2024
Fabulous, creative food, friendly service, wonderful experience. Thank you
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4.8
4.8 (17)
£41 and over
European
Fitzrovia
About the restaurant
Café Deco is a restaurant & wine bar in Bloomsbury. We serve classic, broadly European food, with a focus on the best possible ingredients. To keep in step with the seasons - and to keep life interesting - we change our menu every week. And we do the same with our wines too - sourcing the most delicious bottles we can find from small producers who work with minimal intervention, sustainably and with respect for the land and the vine. Our list is always changing and we love nothing more than to help you pick the perfect thing to drink.

Nestled in our little corner of central London, our terrace buzzes on warm sunny days into the evening and inside hums to the sound of conversation all year. We want you to feel welcome, looked after and at home.

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Genevieve
Dined on 3 Oct 2024
Lovely little restaurant with small menu but super tasty food. Buzzy vibe and beautifully lit in the evenings. Always feel like a special occasion going there.
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4.8
4.8 (212)
£41 and over
African
Fitzrovia
About the restaurant
Akoko brings a taste of West Africa to London. Combining the freshest seasonal local produce with vivid aromas and authentic spices, the restaurant offers a unique window on the still relatively unknown cuisine of West Africa, in a stylish and relaxed interior, right in the heart of Fitzrovia.
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OpenTable Dinervip
Dined on 5 Jun 2024
It was an absolutely amazing experience! Highly recommend
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