Service could've been a little quicker. This is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant that is intimate perfect for celebrations. We celebrated a birthday here and everything felt elevated. Standouts: branzino cooked to perfection, dangerously good pita (we ordered extra), and the shrimp skewer. The hanger steak and lobster arrabbiata (could've been spicier) were also hits. Chicken skewer? Just okay. We had thLychee martinis & Dreams of Amalfi Hazelnut bar, crème brûlée (we topped itwith melted chocolate from the cheesecake), and Dubai chocolate cheesecake On the pricier side, but worth it for the ambiance, service, and flavors. Perfect spot for date nights, birthdays & special moments. read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday... after perusing their website and IG we decided this was a great place to celebrate a birthday.... Well we were kinda right. Amavi is a great place to celebrate a birthday if you like a loud, DJ spinning, hookah smoking, over priced Mediterranean restaurant, this is the place for you. Now, this isn't to say this isn't a good place but be prepared. The food is decent, nothing to run and tell anyone about, except their Bronzino was absolutely delish! I wish everything else was at the level of this dish. Here is a run down of everything we ordered and ranked.... 1= fire the chef, 10 = Michelin Star Grilled Octopus :6 Caramelized onion Hummus :7 Sautéed Tiger Prawns :7 Tuna Crudo: 10 Bronzino: 10 Salmon: 8 Lamb Chops: 7 Mashed Potato: 8 Asparagus : 7 Lobster Aribbatta: 5 Hazelnut bar: 0 Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake: 0 Whatever you do, don't order desert. They are not worth it. So if you're looking for a lively and loud space with decent food.... Walk on over! Enjoy read more

Very tasty and great ambiance! They also have hookah, but I skipped on that. The staff attends to you well and the music is upbeat. Nice! read more

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If I could suggest anything I would say, not everyone smokes , hookah especially so get rid of the option . We came here very random one night after shopping and to our surprise they had seating for us . It does get packed so we had to wait QUITE some time for our food, however, the waiter was very kind and entertaining. He suggested we ordered some drink where we can eat the butterflies (its paper, we dont recommend) however, our 2nd and 3rd drink choices were good. The place is dimly lit, very modern. Looked like there were 2 Saudi mobsters scoping the scenes on a regular basis , very unnecessary lol. The food however was so good and they had a really dope dj . I would come back again earlier in the evening so we can miss all the hookah elites . read more

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I walked in here for a quick hooka and cocktail moment and absolutely loved it. The attention to detail and 5 star service is what really surprised me. Everything was handled with such lovely care and excellent attitude the drinks were made to perfection and the vibe was so lovely. I'd definitely make my way back next time I'm in the city to enjoy their dinner and spend more time! read more

We came here for a birthday celebration and had a great time. The restaurant is beautiful feels very much like a Tulum/Greece restaurant. It also doesn't have any windows so one you're inside you feel like you're just in that world. When we started they brought us a dish of nicely cut fruits/vegetables to put in our water and I loved that extra effort. We got the casablanca margarita - it was really good and I loved the addition of the grapes. The bread was nicely grilled and came out nice and hot. We got the whipped eggplant dish to go with it and the dip was so good. The addition on the pine nuts on top enhanced the flavors. The drip was well seasoned and looked beautiful. The shishito peppers were nicely cooked and the sauce it came with enhanced the flavors because it felt nice and cool. We also got the Greek salad and the vinaigrette was very well seasoned. As the main dish we shared the rigatoni pomodoro and its as a nicely seasoned sauce - you can clearly see all the seasonings in the picture. The pasta was also nicely cooked. Price: Some of the items on the menu can be expensive but overall I feel like the meal was the usual amount for a fancy meal. We did have an InKind deal which helped as we got $50 off $150 meal. If you're not using InKind, check it out. It gives you 20% back for dining. Here is a link: https://app.inkind.com/refer/HLT6FRUZ read more

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A group of 3 of us had dinner reservations on a Saturday night. Upon arrival we were immediately seated. I must say I thought the place was actually much bigger than it actually is. It's definitely a vibe ( live DJ: dope violinist); the food was good & so were our cocktails. However, since there's a two hour limit on your table they kinda "rush you". It's definitely not a spot I would say let's go there again. My major complaint was that the two restrooms available were beyond disgusting to the point where I actually contemplated not using it again. read more

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This is my first stop when I arrived to the city.. the location is perfect the food was OK ( I was expecting better) grilled octopus was salty and the lamb chops was not bad ( it could be more better ) nothing special! Service was good overall experience is just ok. Romantic light and well detailed decoration. New restaurant and lounge u gotta try it once.. read more

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First thing I noticed about the spot is it smells mad good, I forgot to ask the diffuser scent, need that for the crib. We came with a group for my boys birthday. There's a dress code, no hats and I have the baldy, but no problem. I had the hummus and the chicken. Both were flavorful, above average for a Mediterranean spot. The service was really good, they had a lady in a red dress going table to table playing the violin on a Friday night, I wasn't mad at this spot one bit. Good for a date night or a special occasion. Watch out though, it's a pretty penny. read more

Beware! The vibes of the restaurant is misleading. Looks nice and quiet but that switches up on you. At least the food was good. And drinks were well balanced; great to have cocktails that weren't watered down. Maybe because it was a Thursday, thirsty Thursday and almost Friday? Service was above average. However the place went from quiet cozy and comfortable to loud and clubby with a live DJ to go with it. I don't get it - Are people there for a nice sit down meal or to dance like it's a club? There isn't even a dedicated open floor space for dancing, only a long entryway space dividing 2 sides of the dining room and is only wide enough for two servers to hold trays of food to pass each other comfortably with space in between them while going in opposite directions. Not a space you can use as a dedicated dance space. So why have a live DJ playing loud dance music? Is it a new trend in the restaurant business? Is the business trying to compete with the trendy clubby restaurant spots like TAO or Buddakan? But those places are much bigger so sound travels and don't hurt your ears, they also have dedicated lounge areas that AMAVI does not. The restaurant setup doesn't even give off night club vibes or else my bestie and I wouldn't have chose this restaurant for dinner. We haven't seen each other in a few months and was trying to have a long dinner to catch up on a lot. We definitely could not continue our conversation. We were screaming and still could not hear ourselves. We waited for our dessert and ate it quietly. Dinner was cut short due to the super loud music. Minus 1 star for that. This is not a place for older people who want a quiet dinner or for people who have outgrown their loud party drinking phase. It's a place that looks classy until the loud DJ music which made the vibes feel a bit trashy. The restaurant is trying to hard to appeal to a certain crowd (probably younger, they drink more than eat) and not drive away another crowd (eats more but can drink a lot). Pick one and stick with it. read more

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Um okay. Lets start. For the food- we ordered the shrimp skewers (4/10), the chicken skewers, pomme frites(5/10), lamb chops(halal 7/10), mashed potatoes(6/10) truffle pasta (3/10) & the hazelnut bar for dessert (5/10) . For the drinks, we ordered two zero proof drinks (one was strawberry, one was colada). Our service was great and the ambiance is pretty decent too Now heres the bad part - the outrageous price and the value for those prices doesnt justify it. For the amount that youre paying here you can go to a different, more established, and frankly better high end restaurant (Tao, Budakkan, Meduza were all less for the same amount of food) I'm in no way being cheap, I came to spend. I just think the value for the amount of money wasn't justifiable of the prices we paid. If everything is under 7 out of 10, there must be something off read more

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Update: It's been 2 months since my visit and since then, I've reached out to the business manager directly as requested below and never heard back. I followed up twice and received no response. Customer service is clearly not a priority for them and that is still evident now. I was looking forward to changing my perspective on Amavi but it's a shame that this was a missed opportunity to do so. read more

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It was very expensive for the quantity of food that we got. While all the food was good, the caramelized onion hummus was just regular hummus with a few soft onions on top. It was delicious, but it feels like the restaurant is charging $20 for a small plate of hummus with a fancy name. The wait staff was kind, but they struggled to answer questions on what was gluten free on the menu and took a very long time to bring gluten free bread (member of the party was celiac). Overall, this was nice but I wouldn't return. read more

To sum up the long review: food and drinks were great but due to the service, I will not be back. If you do decide to try it out, the apple tart dessert is the absolute best thing on the menu. I had a 6:30 resy and arrived early so I had a drink at the bar. The bartenders were super polite and welcoming, and the Amavi Martini was really good. When we got to our table, the waitress was a little standoffish. She was annoyed when we said we might do both wine and cocktails (why, I would love to know) and then we also had to order all our food together (apps+main) which was annoying but fine. Food was all great, no complaints. The waitress was never around except to take our order, and we had to keep asking random staff members for more water. The manager came around to check in on us, and mentioned that later in the evening they would have a DJ and hookah. He seemed super sweet but then we didn't see him again. After dessert, they immediately brought our check without asking if we wanted something else. After we paid, we asked if we could still get another round of drinks to which they said yes. A different guy came and told us we had to leave bc the next party was there. We told him that we ordered another round and he just said we can't because we had been there too long, no apology no nothing. Meanwhile, there was an empty table of 4 across from us and seats at the bar, seats that could have been offered to us instead but weren't. I know they just opened but anyone who has experience in the service industry would not have handled the situation in that way. A time limit was never communicated to us and the whole interaction, paired with the rude waitress, just left a bad taste in my mouth. Not to mention the place is not cheap and we spent a pretty penny trying many things off the menu. Such a shame bc this place really has potential. read more

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After hearing about this restaurant for some time, we decided to give it a shot! The Lamb Chops were amazing, the pasta was a bit too oily, the skewers were okay. We wanted to enjoy the restaurant to the full extent, including the hookah, which begins after 9pm. We had mentioned to our server we would like to order hookah. Our server was overall okay, except they ignored our request to see the hookah flavors after reminding her. We were told the hookahs weren't ready? We asked another server to show the flavors, and were completely ignored by her after she said she would. We asked for the bill after seeing her and our server continuing to show tables the hookah flavors but skipping us! Despite the hookahs being ready or not, it would have been nice to at least put our order in! read more

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What an amazing hidden gem in the Heart of Midtown !! Beautiful Ambiance to amazing hospitality!! Today was Valentine's Day and YoYo and Daniela made it extra special . The Ambiance to Service Top Notch !! read more

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First time going there with 2 of my girlfriends. The aura was very nice and elegant. The host was on point and welcoming. The location of the restaurant was perfect, parking wasn't a problem on that street after 9 pm, just need to pay the meter until midnight if your reservation is late.Yoyo, the manager introduced himself and invited us to brunch this month was very nice of him. We actually plan on attending. The food was very delicious and served at the right temperature. They also gave us a complimentary smoked salmon which was absolutely amazing. read more

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We came here as a group of 5 people to celebrate a friend's birthday. The space was intimate and quite empty when we arrived. They recommended that we order family-style so we could share everything, but when the dishes arrived, the portions were incredibly small, especially considering the price. We also asked the waiter how many skewers came with an order, and he said two. We politely requested if they could potion it out so that everyone could have one skewer (of course we would pay the extra cost). To our surprise, the waiter made a big fuss about this simple request, which other restaurants would usually accommodate without issue. His demeanor changed, and he gave us a strange excuse for why they couldn't do it. Don't get me wrong, the food was actually quite good! I especially enjoyed their pan-fried branzino. However, due to the price-to-portion ratio and the awkward interaction with the waiter, I won't be returning as a customer. read more

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We have been here twice now and both times were great experiences! Reviewing last night here :) We were seated on time for our table, our server and auxiliary staff were all friendly and helpful and polite. Our waters were topped off without waiting and our food / drinks came in a timely manner. We had the lamb chops again- not gamey and very well seasoned in medium. Filet mignon was broiled to medium and was very tasty! Hummus was good, tuna toradito was excellent, burrata was creamy, the affogato was amazing and served with nutty toppings. Hookah is top notch and presented by our server- we were able to smell the flavors before deciding. The space is very cozy and fun, loud but welcoming. The interior is giving Tulum vibes and is really beautiful. Guests were decked out from shimmery dresses to jeans. Reservations recommended, hookah only service starts at 1130pm. Bar is separate. Restrooms are clean with an attendant. read more

Amavi Restaurant is a Mediterranean food,modern decor that creates a vibrant atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, the doorman and hostess made us feel warmly welcomed. We started with cocktails at the bar before moving to the dining area, which was equally inviting. For appetizers, the octopus with tzatziki and shishito peppers with tzatziki were absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. For mains, the lobster pasta was excellent, though it could have used a bit more lobster, and the lamb chops were tender and full of flavor. The attentive service made the experience even better. We visited on a Tuesday, so there wasn't a DJ, but we're already planning to return on the weekend for the full experience! read more

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Horrible. I've been here for an hour and 30 mins my food still didn't come out!!!! I'm hungry!!!!! This makes no sense!!!! Ok food came out at1am lmao and the steak was cold oh and the fries Me and my man just left without eating The worst experience ever!!!! read more

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday in February and we had a great time. The ambiance was really nice and intimate. Our server was very polite and the food was amazinggg. My favorite was the shrimp skewers soo delicious! The steak was also amazing paired with that sauce... BOMB! A DJ came halfway through our dinner which just added to the ambiance. It is a bit pricey for the portions, which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 but overall it's a lovely restaurant and I would definitely visit again sometime. read more

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AMAVI has to be one of the sexiest restaurants I've been to!!!!! as soon as I walked in the door I felt like I was somewhere else.. (It smelled so good) Food was amazing. Drinks were perfect! The ambience was so live the DJ had me vibing all night. The service was 8/10 the place was busyyyy I highly recommend reservations and to look at the menu before you get there so you can enjoy the place as you get there !!! read more

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Excelente comida, Servicio extraordinario y el ambiente espectacular Volveremos pronto read more

We had reservations but The restaurant bar was empty so we decided to eat there... upon sitting down an influx of "influencer like people" were blocking the front door and bathroom snapping selfies and insta-fake photos with flash accessories and such. So obnoxious and rude and self indulgent. Needless to say the kitchen execution was horrible. It took over 45 minutes to get our first app. The bartender felt terrible and sent out " complimentary bread"... how pedestrian... food finally arrived.. it was good thankfully! We are locals and were hoping for another great place to bring friends and family but NO WAY. we will be sure to spread the word in the community of our experience. read more

The ambiance is exceptional, I knew this night was going to be a mess when I tried to open the entry doorway and it felt like 50lbs. nice seating area, the reservation was set for the two of us for a birthday celebration. The portion size was quite small. We ordered the octopus, it was served with onions the octopus was overcooked and had a char pieces all over. It was definitely more onions than octopus. The carrots are safe to order those were 7/10 the mashed potatoes needed flavor and salt. The shrimp skewers were undercooked. The truffle fries were huge tasted like you were crunching on cereal grains or pecans 0/10. The music was so over powering I couldn't hear the waiter. The waiter came to the table once and never returned. We ended up paying at the register. Be mindful that you will be eating in the DARK I mean pitch black to the point if you opened up your phone you felt like the restaurant was staring at you. It was movie theater dark. It was the back of a limo dark. This is the entire night. Not to mention if you wanted to use the restroom a security secret service agent tells you when the next person is done to enter. The bathroom is so tiny your knees can barely bend. I would not recommend I would not return!! read more

The truffle pasta and the branzino were UNBELIEVABLE like out of this world good. Skip the steak, wasn't even close to the fish. Can't go wrong with buratta. The wait staff were awesome and the vibes in this place are the best, sit in the back if possible. There's a dj Thurs Fri and sat. I heard they do a great brunch on Sundays too. read more

Amavi clearly is the new "It Girl" in the city. Once, you step into the restaurant, you're transported into what seems like a , High End Resort Bar/Lounge area. While there, I indulged in the Panasito Dream, with was a succulent cocktail served in a champagne flute. Moving through out the luxurious restaurant, which is decorated with such a keen eye of sex appeal- we sat in the corner booth area. Its was dimly lit and everyone in the restaurant was very ATTRACTIVE. Its baddie central-lol. I ordered the Tuna Crudo with Mediterranean Relish & Kalamata Olives, Shrimp Skewers, and Ribeye with fingerling potatoes. All of which, was HEAVENLY! The ribeye tasted as if the cow was massaged prior to being ethically slaughtered and shipped to Amavi. Definitely, a great date spot. Now You Have The Supreme Touch! read more

Amavi is small but beautiful , so elegant . I love how all the servers are dressed matching the restaurant aesthetic. The food was delicious and the customer service was great . I had the ribeye steak and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly . The shrimp skewers were great , and the drinks were cute although in my opinion kinda small . read more

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The ambiance was amazing. Decor is beautiful. The food was delicious and it came out fairly quickly, however, the service was not good. We were surprised to see the restaurant offered hookah in various favors, and it was very smooth. The owner of the restaurant asked the table about our experience and we shared how we felt rushed and dismissed by the waitress, on top of her being inattentive. As a peace offering, he gave our entire table shots on the house, which was thoughtful. Very cute place for a date night or girls' night out. I would go back again. read more

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Food was mid, place is small. Had a party of 7, waited over an hour for appetizers and even longer for main course. Allegedly our order didn't print out for the chef (that's what we were told). The manager did come over to apologize and gave us a bottle of tequila. Drinks were extremely small (less than 8 oz). I got the grilled octopus appetizer and meal sea bass, mashed potatoes and mushrooms. I tried my friends' branzino and lobster linguini and the best thing was the octopus and mushrooms. Everything else not really worth it. read more

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What an amazing dining experience at this new wonderful Mediterranean restaurant with stylish contemporary decor and great service. While Dining at Amavi Restaurant we felt like we were transformed to the coast of the Aegean Sea for an unforgettable Mediterranean culinary experience. Restaurant has to offer various Mediterranean inspired dishes, We truly enjoyed every single dish we tried but our absolute favorite was Beef Tartare with Bone Marrow. read more

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Everything was amazing! From the food to the service. Miguel and Steven were very attentive.

Extremely disappointing experience. We came here as a group of 15, and not only was the food mediocre at best--bland, overcooked, and nowhere near worth the price--but they also charged us for 20 people. When we questioned the bill, the staff was dismissive and unhelpful. To make matters worse, our group spent over $2,000 on the bar tab, and they still refused to comp or adjust even a single penny. For a restaurant that claims to value its customers, this was a huge letdown. Between the poor service, average food, and unfair billing, this place completely missed the mark. Definitely wouldn't recommend. read more

Terrible experience. We came with 15 people, got charged for 20, and when we questioned the bill, the maître d' actually kicked us out. The food was mediocre, and even after spending over $2,000 at the bar, they refused to comp any item. Completely unprofessional--don't waste your time or money here. read more

Love this place! Been here a few times and it's my favorite hookah place. The food is great read more

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Great food and great drinks. One of the best espresso martinis in the city. They usually have a DJ who plays good music too read more

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The food was great but not worth the price that you pay for the food. The service was actually terrible. My party of 7 came at 9:45p, and our drinks took forever. We would request water, a bag, no one would bring it for us. On top of that, they charged 20% fee, but call it a "late evening fee"? I'm sorry, charging 20% off tip on terrible service is horrible. There's a lot of better places in the city with better service and food. This was a miss. The hookah is also $80 and that doesn't include refills, which was $40. The food is good, but tbh not good enough for me to overlook the service. And they also charged us another 20% on the hookah which we asked for it to be separated. They also asked us if we wanted reposado, without mentioning that it's Don Julio or a $23 up charge. It just feels like there was so many hidden little things-- nickel and diming you without transparency. This is a pass for me! read more

Amavi - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Amavi - Latin for "I loved." New to the Herald Square area, this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant aims to provide a sophisticated dining experience. The main dining space features a backlit logo, a DJ booth, and a soft linen monochromatic color scheme, finished off with a golden chandelier-like centerpiece that adds an elevated touch to the space. However, I was not fooled by the smoke and mirrors for long. As we entered the dining area around 6:45 PM, I was put off by how brightly lit the space was--almost bright enough to perform surgery. It felt like a restaurant at an all-inclusive hotel in the Caribbean or on a cruise (and I mean that in the worst way). I kindly suggested to the server that they might consider dimming the lights, to which he responded, "We're working on that." About twenty minutes later, I heard a manager say, "It doesn't make sense to dim the lights if it's still daylight outside." It was 7:15 PM. About thirty minutes later, the lights shut off abruptly, startling everyone in the dining area. The second thing I noticed was the ridiculous prices on the entrées. A simple rigatoni dish with a lackluster red sauce was about $34. We ordered the watercress salad with pickled cucumber, apple, walnut, blood orange, and sweet citrus dressing, as well as the tzatziki with fresh mint and walnut to start. I had the Amavi Martini, which featured yuzu and lychee, while my partner had a very forgettable red drink. I love a creative and tongue-tantalizing drink that makes you crave another sip, but these were neither creative nor memorable. My martini tasted like the sweet $5 lychee martinis you can get at Verlaine (shoutout to L.E.S.). Now, on to the salad, which was NOT watercress. I grew up eating watercress; it's my mother's favorite green, and I know it when I taste it. This was probably baby spinach, and the dressing was... meh. When I asked the manager, who came to check on us, if it was watercress, he said, "I'm not sure; let me check," and then never came back with an answer. The tzatziki was watery and bland. On to the entrées. I ordered the filet mignon, and while it was well-cooked and I did enjoy it, as well as the accompanying fingerling potatoes, I don't think it was actually a cut of filet mignon. It was served as two thick strips of steak, not in the usual round medallion style I have come to know. Needless to say, we did not stay for dessert or order another round of drinks. So, as the saying goes, we came, we saw, we did not Amavi. read more

We ordered, the shrimp skewers, chicken skewers, caramelized onion hummus, burrata, grilled octopus and grilled truffle cauliflower for appetizers. For mains we tried a dish that they're thinking about introducing to the menu, a beef ragu pappardelle pasta, the brown butter mashed potatoes and filet mignon. We tried the espresso martini, virgin strawberry mojito, lychee enchanted and spicy margarita for drinks. I liked all the appetizers except for the cauliflower. It was lacking in flavor and the chipotle sauce was weird as well. I think the skewers can also use some more seasoning. The pasta dish for our main was incredible, probably one of my favorites for the night along with the burrata. I would skip the mashed potatoes and the filet was also just okay. Overall, some dishes were hits and others missed the mark. Our server Erika was amazing. She's super sweet and took care of all of our needs. The space is nice too but it can get super crowded. Thankfully we were a bigger party and got a booth but everyone seated in the two seater tables kept knocking things over constantly. The violinist was also very talented. This place is definitely a must try. read more

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