Apr 30, 2007
Salty Rim Job
Looking for your lost shaker of salt? Search no more. We’ve found the five best places to waste away in margaritaville.
El Azteca
939 Ponce De Leon Ave. (@ Linwood Ave. NE)
Poncey Highland 404.881.6040
A spacious patio covered with ample plastic chairs and tables is one of the best spots in town to spend the day with a couple of pitchers of frozen lime, mango, strawberry or peach margaritas.
Las Margaritas
1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE (@ Manchester St. NE)
Midtown 404.873.4464
The gargantuan strawberry and papaya margaritas served here will most definitely put you in need of a designated driver.
Noche
1000 Virginia Ave. (@ N. Highland Ave.)
Virginia Highland 404.815.9155
Soak up all that glorious tequila and lime with some Southwestern tapas. Margarita specials are on every Monday, perfect to nurse yourself back after Cinco de Mayo. Love mango and strawberry? You can get that kind of marg here, along with the Cadillac...the booze, not the wheels.
Pozolé Nuevo Latino y Tequila Bar
1044 Greenwood Ave. (@ N. Highland Ave.)
Virginia Highland 404.892.0552
With a muy awesomito patio and more than 50 tequilas to choose from, you’re in the right hands to fiesta it up at this cantina. Plus, they have a tasty black raspberry margarita and some even cost $4 on Tuesdays.
Zocalo
187 10th St. NE (@ Piedmont Ave. NE)
Midtown 404.249.7576
The top-shelf tequilas at this small watering hole lend themselves to some of the most flavorful margaritas in town including tangerine, peach, and lime.
~Kirsten Ott
El Azteca
939 Ponce De Leon Ave. (@ Linwood Ave. NE)
Poncey Highland 404.881.6040
A spacious patio covered with ample plastic chairs and tables is one of the best spots in town to spend the day with a couple of pitchers of frozen lime, mango, strawberry or peach margaritas.
Las Margaritas
1842 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE (@ Manchester St. NE)
Midtown 404.873.4464
The gargantuan strawberry and papaya margaritas served here will most definitely put you in need of a designated driver.
Noche
1000 Virginia Ave. (@ N. Highland Ave.)
Virginia Highland 404.815.9155
Soak up all that glorious tequila and lime with some Southwestern tapas. Margarita specials are on every Monday, perfect to nurse yourself back after Cinco de Mayo. Love mango and strawberry? You can get that kind of marg here, along with the Cadillac...the booze, not the wheels.
Pozolé Nuevo Latino y Tequila Bar
1044 Greenwood Ave. (@ N. Highland Ave.)
Virginia Highland 404.892.0552
With a muy awesomito patio and more than 50 tequilas to choose from, you’re in the right hands to fiesta it up at this cantina. Plus, they have a tasty black raspberry margarita and some even cost $4 on Tuesdays.
Zocalo
187 10th St. NE (@ Piedmont Ave. NE)
Midtown 404.249.7576
The top-shelf tequilas at this small watering hole lend themselves to some of the most flavorful margaritas in town including tangerine, peach, and lime.
~Kirsten Ott
Apr 27, 2007
Sangria Sanctuaries
We’re called Hotlanta for a reason. We have a blazing hot Latin presence in our city, and these sangria-drenched watering holes will keep you coming back for more.
Eclipse di Luna
764 Miami Cir. (Piedmont Rd. & Sydney Marcus Blvd.)
Buckhead 404.846.0449
A hidden gem among Atlanta’s art and antiques scene, Eclipse de Luna restaurant and tapas bar is a breath of fresh Latin air with bottomless glasses of delicioso fruit-soaked sangria on Sunday.
Mitra
818 Juniper St. (@ 5th St.)
Midtown 404.875.5515
Patrons of this exotic Midtown eatery enjoy traditional American fare with a huge helping of Latin flair and some of the best sangria in the south.
Noche
1000 Virginia Ave. (@ North Highland Ave.)
Virginia Highland 404.815.9155
Head to Noche on Sunday afternoons for tapas specials and $3 sangria, and enjoy some holy rolling of your own.
Sanctuary Latin Nightclub
3209 Paces Ferry Pl. (@ Irby Ave. NW)
Buckhead 404.262.1377
Heat your night up with this sizzling salsa lounge offering Latin beats and treats, including sangria so tasty, your hips will be shaking like Shakira in no time.
Wasabi
180 Walker St., Ste. C (@ Haynes St.)
Castleberry 404.574.5680
This sparkling new sushi, wine, and sake lounge offers a hip locale for enjoying the finer (and more unique) things in life, including the Cucumber Ginger Sake Sangria (sake, cucumber, grated ginger, and lemon juice).
~Kirsten Ott
Eclipse di Luna
764 Miami Cir. (Piedmont Rd. & Sydney Marcus Blvd.)
Buckhead 404.846.0449
A hidden gem among Atlanta’s art and antiques scene, Eclipse de Luna restaurant and tapas bar is a breath of fresh Latin air with bottomless glasses of delicioso fruit-soaked sangria on Sunday.
Mitra
818 Juniper St. (@ 5th St.)
Midtown 404.875.5515
Patrons of this exotic Midtown eatery enjoy traditional American fare with a huge helping of Latin flair and some of the best sangria in the south.
Noche
1000 Virginia Ave. (@ North Highland Ave.)
Virginia Highland 404.815.9155
Head to Noche on Sunday afternoons for tapas specials and $3 sangria, and enjoy some holy rolling of your own.
Sanctuary Latin Nightclub
3209 Paces Ferry Pl. (@ Irby Ave. NW)
Buckhead 404.262.1377
Heat your night up with this sizzling salsa lounge offering Latin beats and treats, including sangria so tasty, your hips will be shaking like Shakira in no time.
Wasabi
180 Walker St., Ste. C (@ Haynes St.)
Castleberry 404.574.5680
This sparkling new sushi, wine, and sake lounge offers a hip locale for enjoying the finer (and more unique) things in life, including the Cucumber Ginger Sake Sangria (sake, cucumber, grated ginger, and lemon juice).
~Kirsten Ott
Urban Oasis: East Atlanta
A Green Acres–esque neighborhood—East Atlanta is definitely not. But this oasis of culture and community is the place to be for enjoying a cold one amongst the less-pretentious crowd.
Crave
1314 Glenwood Ave. (@ Flat Shoals Rd. SE)
East Atlanta 404.230.6177
Crave offers a contemporary bar and restaurant with a brag-worthy patio suited for all your summer drinking, which includes Pint Night on Wednesday (pints are $2.75 and under).
Flatiron
520 Flat Shoals Ave. (@ Glenwood Ave.)
East Atlanta 404.688.8864
Everyone feels at home at Flatiron where you can play “I Spy” all day long with the wide range of interesting customers including hipsters, bikers, and squares.
Graveyard Tavern
1245 Glenwood Ave. SE (@ Joseph Ave. SE)
East Atlanta 404.622.8686
This far-from-dead brew house pumps life into the neighborhood with plenty of good eats and libations.
Mary's
1287B Glenwood Ave. (@ Gresham Ave. SE)
East Atlanta 404.624.4411
There’s no little lamb up in this narrow joint, but the women (and men) who patronize Mary’s are rightfully proud of who they are and how they want to party.
The Earl
488 Flat Shoals Rd. (@ Glenwood Ave. SE)
East Atlanta 404.522.3950
The East Atlanta Restaurant and Lounge may seem like a cafeteria dive filled with thick clouds of smoke, but don’t be deceived. That’s just to deter the wannabes from the real music lovers. Concerts take place beyond the dining hall.
~Kirsten Ott
Crave
1314 Glenwood Ave. (@ Flat Shoals Rd. SE)
East Atlanta 404.230.6177
Crave offers a contemporary bar and restaurant with a brag-worthy patio suited for all your summer drinking, which includes Pint Night on Wednesday (pints are $2.75 and under).
Flatiron
520 Flat Shoals Ave. (@ Glenwood Ave.)
East Atlanta 404.688.8864
Everyone feels at home at Flatiron where you can play “I Spy” all day long with the wide range of interesting customers including hipsters, bikers, and squares.
Graveyard Tavern
1245 Glenwood Ave. SE (@ Joseph Ave. SE)
East Atlanta 404.622.8686
This far-from-dead brew house pumps life into the neighborhood with plenty of good eats and libations.
Mary's
1287B Glenwood Ave. (@ Gresham Ave. SE)
East Atlanta 404.624.4411
There’s no little lamb up in this narrow joint, but the women (and men) who patronize Mary’s are rightfully proud of who they are and how they want to party.
The Earl
488 Flat Shoals Rd. (@ Glenwood Ave. SE)
East Atlanta 404.522.3950
The East Atlanta Restaurant and Lounge may seem like a cafeteria dive filled with thick clouds of smoke, but don’t be deceived. That’s just to deter the wannabes from the real music lovers. Concerts take place beyond the dining hall.
~Kirsten Ott
Party on the Perimeter
No matter what you may have heard about what lies above the perimeter in Roswell and Alpharetta, it’s nothing to be afraid of. Sure there are soccer moms driving recklessly on the road, but that’s during the day. Take a little jaunt up 400 one night soon, and you’ll see what all the fuss is about.
Aqua Blue
1564 Holcomb Bridge Rd. (@ Old Alabama Rd.)
Roswell 770.643.8886
In the dreary mess of strip malls and chain restaurants, Aqua Blue is a welcome bright spot of sushi and small plates.
Meehan's Public House
11130 State Bridge Rd. (@ Kimball Bridge Rd.)
Alpharetta 770.475.2468
Yeah, the food’s great here, but the real reason you’d make the drive to this location of Meehan’s is because you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who can out drink you, and that makes you feel somewhat better about your shameful little habit.
The Derby
9850 Nesbit Ferry Rd. (@ Old Alabama Rd.)
Alpharetta 770.642.7988
The slightly cheesy but very knowledgeable bartenders know how to satisfy a packed house: by running 16 beers on tap and a Jagermeister dispenser that’s never empty (‘til you come along).
Chicago's Steak & Seafood Restaurant
4401 Shallowford Rd. (@ Johnson Ferry Rd.)
Roswell 770.993.7464
With a laid-back atmosphere, this upscale restaurant chefs up seafood so good, you’ll think you’re dining seaside (except your hair won’t get tangled in the ocean wind). Stick with the martinis for the ultimate in OTP partying.
Village Tavern
11555 Rainwater Dr. (@ Haynes Bridge Rd.)
Alpharetta 770.777.6490
Divine and diverse dishes aplenty, this upscale steakhouse offers more than 20 martinis and a damn good wine list.
~Kirsten Ott
Aqua Blue
1564 Holcomb Bridge Rd. (@ Old Alabama Rd.)
Roswell 770.643.8886
In the dreary mess of strip malls and chain restaurants, Aqua Blue is a welcome bright spot of sushi and small plates.
Meehan's Public House
11130 State Bridge Rd. (@ Kimball Bridge Rd.)
Alpharetta 770.475.2468
Yeah, the food’s great here, but the real reason you’d make the drive to this location of Meehan’s is because you’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone who can out drink you, and that makes you feel somewhat better about your shameful little habit.
The Derby
9850 Nesbit Ferry Rd. (@ Old Alabama Rd.)
Alpharetta 770.642.7988
The slightly cheesy but very knowledgeable bartenders know how to satisfy a packed house: by running 16 beers on tap and a Jagermeister dispenser that’s never empty (‘til you come along).
Chicago's Steak & Seafood Restaurant
4401 Shallowford Rd. (@ Johnson Ferry Rd.)
Roswell 770.993.7464
With a laid-back atmosphere, this upscale restaurant chefs up seafood so good, you’ll think you’re dining seaside (except your hair won’t get tangled in the ocean wind). Stick with the martinis for the ultimate in OTP partying.
Village Tavern
11555 Rainwater Dr. (@ Haynes Bridge Rd.)
Alpharetta 770.777.6490
Divine and diverse dishes aplenty, this upscale steakhouse offers more than 20 martinis and a damn good wine list.
~Kirsten Ott
The Great Outdoors
Warmer weather’s on the horizon, which you can totally tell because this is when all the couples start breaking up for spring flings. Get thee to one of these exterior excursions now for your own flirtation.
Leopard Lounge
84 12th St. (@ Crescent Ave.)
Midtown 404.875.7562
The Leopard Lounge’s spacious deck is perfect to swirl your cocktail in one hand, while handing out your number with the other at this retro joint.
Amsterdam-Atlanta
502 Amsterdam Ave. (@ Monroe Dr.)
Midtown 404.892.2227
This gay boy’s dance club (though quite breeder-friendly) keeps it hot with a spacious brick patio and plenty of seating for plenty of verbal foreplay.
Ibiza
2285 Peachtree St. (@ Peachtree Memorial Dr. NE)
Buckhead 404.352.3081
Puff on the deliciously flavored hookahs on the covered patio while taking indoor salsa breaks at this authentic and sexy Mediterranean eatery and nightclub.
Piebar
2160 Monroe Dr. NE (Armour Dr. NE & Piedmont Cir. NE)
Midtown 404.815.1605
Get your piece of the pie when you wine and dine outdoors on the tri-level pod-shaped patio with well-priced cocktails, cute servers, fun gourmet pizzas, and a constant happy hour.
Shout
1197 Peachtree St. NE (@ 14th St.)
Midtown 404.846.2000
See and be seen on the upper deck at this flashy, blinged-out club where all the playas play. Once you’re up, smile and wave down at all the folks below not minding their own business.
~Kirsten Ott
Leopard Lounge
84 12th St. (@ Crescent Ave.)
Midtown 404.875.7562
The Leopard Lounge’s spacious deck is perfect to swirl your cocktail in one hand, while handing out your number with the other at this retro joint.
Amsterdam-Atlanta
502 Amsterdam Ave. (@ Monroe Dr.)
Midtown 404.892.2227
This gay boy’s dance club (though quite breeder-friendly) keeps it hot with a spacious brick patio and plenty of seating for plenty of verbal foreplay.
Ibiza
2285 Peachtree St. (@ Peachtree Memorial Dr. NE)
Buckhead 404.352.3081
Puff on the deliciously flavored hookahs on the covered patio while taking indoor salsa breaks at this authentic and sexy Mediterranean eatery and nightclub.
Piebar
2160 Monroe Dr. NE (Armour Dr. NE & Piedmont Cir. NE)
Midtown 404.815.1605
Get your piece of the pie when you wine and dine outdoors on the tri-level pod-shaped patio with well-priced cocktails, cute servers, fun gourmet pizzas, and a constant happy hour.
Shout
1197 Peachtree St. NE (@ 14th St.)
Midtown 404.846.2000
See and be seen on the upper deck at this flashy, blinged-out club where all the playas play. Once you’re up, smile and wave down at all the folks below not minding their own business.
~Kirsten Ott
Water Works
This is no time to be crying a river over all that money you lost in strip poker, not to mention your dignity. Wipe your face off, and go make a big splash at any one of these fountains of youth.
Compound
1008 Brady Ave. NE (@ Howell Mill Rd.)
West Midtown 404.872.4621
Urban sprawl brought us this large fortress teeming with Atlanta’s most stylish relaxing outside by the Zen reflecting pool (where they’re probably checking themselves out in the reflection) or striking up a dance-off inside.
East Andrews Bar
56 E. Andrews St. #13 (Peachtree & Roswell Rds.)
Buckhead 404.869.1132
Boasting not one but now two cascading fountains so clear you’ll have the urge to dive right in, East Andrews is one of the best outdoor dining/drinking/number-taking watering holes in town.
Front Page News
1104 Crescent Ave. (@ 12th St.)
Midtown 404.897.3500
Make your own headlines hiding behind your big Jackie O sunglasses on Sunday at the hangover brunch. Just don’t lose it in the sparkling fountain (though some people will do anything to get some press).
Nava
3060 Peachtree Rd. (West Paces Ferry & Peachtree St.)
Buckhead 404.240.1984
An upscale Southwestern cantina and restaurant, Nava is easily recognizable from Peachtree with its spacious pool spilling over the edges. We hope it’s not another kind of pool where the drunks bathe in the wee hours.
WETbar
960 Spring St. (@ 10th St.)
Midtown 404.745.9494
We can’t get much clearer than the title. Here you’ll find plenty to get you all hot and bothered with the very hot (but usually gay) bartenders. Cool off on the enchanting patio by the large bubbling fountain.
~Kirsten Ott
Compound
1008 Brady Ave. NE (@ Howell Mill Rd.)
West Midtown 404.872.4621
Urban sprawl brought us this large fortress teeming with Atlanta’s most stylish relaxing outside by the Zen reflecting pool (where they’re probably checking themselves out in the reflection) or striking up a dance-off inside.
East Andrews Bar
56 E. Andrews St. #13 (Peachtree & Roswell Rds.)
Buckhead 404.869.1132
Boasting not one but now two cascading fountains so clear you’ll have the urge to dive right in, East Andrews is one of the best outdoor dining/drinking/number-taking watering holes in town.
Front Page News
1104 Crescent Ave. (@ 12th St.)
Midtown 404.897.3500
Make your own headlines hiding behind your big Jackie O sunglasses on Sunday at the hangover brunch. Just don’t lose it in the sparkling fountain (though some people will do anything to get some press).
Nava
3060 Peachtree Rd. (West Paces Ferry & Peachtree St.)
Buckhead 404.240.1984
An upscale Southwestern cantina and restaurant, Nava is easily recognizable from Peachtree with its spacious pool spilling over the edges. We hope it’s not another kind of pool where the drunks bathe in the wee hours.
WETbar
960 Spring St. (@ 10th St.)
Midtown 404.745.9494
We can’t get much clearer than the title. Here you’ll find plenty to get you all hot and bothered with the very hot (but usually gay) bartenders. Cool off on the enchanting patio by the large bubbling fountain.
~Kirsten Ott
Apr 20, 2007
In Pursuit of Trivia
Which prison housed Lindsay Lohan’s law-breakin’ pop? Think you know? Score points with your ego and your friends by knowing the answers to some tough questions at trivia night.
The Gravity Pub
1257 Glenwood Ave. SE (@ Flat Shoals Ave.)
East Atlanta 404.627.5555
Mix it up with Trivial Bingo on Tuesdays at Gravity. Don’t fret: You won’t see any old ladies at this part trivia/part bingo head-spinning weekly event.
Joe’s on Juniper
1049 Juniper St. (10th & 12th Sts.)
Midtown 404.875.6634
Where do boisterous boys and lively ladies go on Tuesday nights? To play trivia on the always-fun patio at Joe’s, of course. The team names from the regulars are usually XXX-rated, so we’re sure you and your naughty crew will love it.
Aces Bar & Grille
1992 Hosea L. Williams Dr. NE (@ Oakview Rd. SE)
Kirkwood 404.377.9577
Don’t like to compete? Bring all your peeps to this spacious new haunt for trivia on Wednesdays. Folks are still learning about this poker-themed bar, so it’s not usually packed.
F.R.O.G.S.
931 Monroe Dr. (@ 10th St.)
Midtown 404.607.9967
No need to look before you leap into a wicked game of trivia here on Wednesdays. But you should be careful hopping at after you’ve indulged in too many Green Iguanas (1800 Silver, Dekuyper Melon Liqueur, sweet and sour, and lime).
Manuel’s Tavern
602 N. Highland Ave. NE (@ North Ave. NE)
Poncey Highland 404.525.3447
Smart people dig Manuel’s because it attracts intellectuals from every walk of life. Challenge yourself after a long weekend of partying by playing trivia here on Sunday nights.
~Kirsten Ott
The Gravity Pub
1257 Glenwood Ave. SE (@ Flat Shoals Ave.)
East Atlanta 404.627.5555
Mix it up with Trivial Bingo on Tuesdays at Gravity. Don’t fret: You won’t see any old ladies at this part trivia/part bingo head-spinning weekly event.
Joe’s on Juniper
1049 Juniper St. (10th & 12th Sts.)
Midtown 404.875.6634
Where do boisterous boys and lively ladies go on Tuesday nights? To play trivia on the always-fun patio at Joe’s, of course. The team names from the regulars are usually XXX-rated, so we’re sure you and your naughty crew will love it.
Aces Bar & Grille
1992 Hosea L. Williams Dr. NE (@ Oakview Rd. SE)
Kirkwood 404.377.9577
Don’t like to compete? Bring all your peeps to this spacious new haunt for trivia on Wednesdays. Folks are still learning about this poker-themed bar, so it’s not usually packed.
F.R.O.G.S.
931 Monroe Dr. (@ 10th St.)
Midtown 404.607.9967
No need to look before you leap into a wicked game of trivia here on Wednesdays. But you should be careful hopping at after you’ve indulged in too many Green Iguanas (1800 Silver, Dekuyper Melon Liqueur, sweet and sour, and lime).
Manuel’s Tavern
602 N. Highland Ave. NE (@ North Ave. NE)
Poncey Highland 404.525.3447
Smart people dig Manuel’s because it attracts intellectuals from every walk of life. Challenge yourself after a long weekend of partying by playing trivia here on Sunday nights.
~Kirsten Ott
Apr 19, 2007
AQUANADA JEWELRY SALE!
Save $10 on any necklace valued at $50 or more with coupon code inbloom at my e-boutique (www.aquanada.com). Offer expires April 30, 2007. plus...
Apr 4, 2007
Hanging Around
You're no fool when it comes to good art, which is why those Tiger Beat posters haven't seen the light of day since you sported jelly shoes, rocked to Paula Abdul, and ate PB&J. Spruce up your nest this weekend with spooky-but-eerily beautiful works from science-inspired Atlanta-based painter Corrine Colarusso. "Night" is on view now at Fay Gold Gallery through April 14.
Apr 2, 2007
For The Love of The Game
Why waste away alone at home with your new Wii when you can be out cheering fellow gamers over video games in a socially un-awkward setting?
Digger’s Sports Grill
8540 Roswell Rd. (Hightower Trl. & Northridge Pkwy.)
Sandy Springs 770.587.2005
Score major points with your peeps by introducing them to this bevy of video games, pool tables, and televisions.
ESPN Zone
3030 Peachtree Rd. NW (@ Pharr Rd.)
Buckhead 404.682.3776
Go beyond your wildest dreams and enter arcade heaven for grown-ups with a stockpile of interactive digital games.
New Order
1544 Piedmont Rd. NE (@ Monroe Dr. NE)
Midtown 404.874.8247
This primarily gay men’s watering hole is a great place to enjoy your own joystick, control pad or whatever else moves you without frat boys hitting on you.
Sidebar
79 Poplar St. (@ Cone St.)
Downtown 404.588.1850
This Fairlie-Poplar neighborhood sports grill is fairly popular for its wide assortment of games—video, pool, betting machines, and a bit of macking to boot.
Smith’s Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Ave. (@ Monroe Dr.)
Midtown 404.875.1522
With acts from local and national bands playing most any night, this dual-level club keeps its varied clientele entertained with digital sports as well.
~Kirsten Ott
Digger’s Sports Grill
8540 Roswell Rd. (Hightower Trl. & Northridge Pkwy.)
Sandy Springs 770.587.2005
Score major points with your peeps by introducing them to this bevy of video games, pool tables, and televisions.
ESPN Zone
3030 Peachtree Rd. NW (@ Pharr Rd.)
Buckhead 404.682.3776
Go beyond your wildest dreams and enter arcade heaven for grown-ups with a stockpile of interactive digital games.
New Order
1544 Piedmont Rd. NE (@ Monroe Dr. NE)
Midtown 404.874.8247
This primarily gay men’s watering hole is a great place to enjoy your own joystick, control pad or whatever else moves you without frat boys hitting on you.
Sidebar
79 Poplar St. (@ Cone St.)
Downtown 404.588.1850
This Fairlie-Poplar neighborhood sports grill is fairly popular for its wide assortment of games—video, pool, betting machines, and a bit of macking to boot.
Smith’s Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Ave. (@ Monroe Dr.)
Midtown 404.875.1522
With acts from local and national bands playing most any night, this dual-level club keeps its varied clientele entertained with digital sports as well.
~Kirsten Ott
Heat Things Up
This weekend I met local jewelry designer Sara Elizabeth Brandon of SararaBrazil. Her line is carried at Bill Hallman, among other places across the country. Brandon hand-dyes her Brazilian seed beads, as well as buys most of her materials from the hot South American country. She works with local Brazilian artisans and uses natural materials from Brazil such as grass, nuts, Amazonian seeds, and renewable types of woods as well as materials from around the world. So she's eco-friendly and super talented. She's also having a 15% off sale on her new spring/summer line with the coupon code spring.
Rise & Shine
Get a head start on your day with sunrise yoga at Kashi Atlanta. The 8am class on Wednesdays and Thursdays are offered at $14 each (drop-in price). Namaste, y'all.
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