On a Saturday night on the first weekend in February, my girlfriend and I visited Apollo Grill for the first time -- finally! We were seated right away in an open format atmosphere with the best balance of light and dark. The bar across from us looked fantastic. What we noticed right from the start is how well the staff works with and for each other to bring guests the best dining experience possible. Maddie was our server. She was kind, professional, patient, and knowledgable about both food and drink on a grand scale. Her recommendations were stellar. I had a refreshing gin and basil martini as well as their beef carpaccio, which was absolutely fantastic. My girlfriend started with their beef stew, which was thick and satisfying. It was so delicious, she almost canceled her entree to have more. She went with the home cooking route and indulged in their meatloaf with green beans and mashed potatoes. Although she loved that as well, half had to come home with her, which made for an excellent lunch the next day. I went with the raw of it all and got their spectacular tuna tartare with asparagus, radish, and rice. Usually, the tuna is cut into strips but this tremendous block of gorgeous fish knocked me out. Absolutely fantastic from presentation to flavor. For dessert, we got their brownie with ice cream and this was all upper level in taste and texture. I would be shocked if their ice cream hadn't been made in-house. We loved our first experience with Apollo and we look forward to our next visit, which is hopefully sooner than later. read more

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Why take reservations if you don't honor them? Allowed too may walk ins and we were forced to wait almost 20 minutes past our reserved time to sit. Thank goodness we planned some flexibility after the meal before our show started. But the real downer of the meal was Alison. Our server had such an attitude... while the food was pretty good, she was not. The place was also too loud and had no vibe. The bar crowd spilled into the seat area and looked messy. Wouldn't go back. read more

My wife and I had a great experience recently at the Apollo Grill. The place was packed which is always a good sign. The staff advised that we could wait and put our name in to sit at the bar as we did not have reservations. We both really enjoy the French opinion which was both unique and exceptional. My Clams Casino was both ample and fantastic. Whitney K. took great care of us and the bar tenders were hustling. Highly recommend adding this to your list of things to do (don't forget to make reservations) when visiting Bethlehem for the Chriskindlmarkt. read more

Food was amazing perfect service and great experience the chef doesn't ever disappoint

Trey gave such great service! So welcoming ! Everything was top service! Decor : Paintings were all homage to some of the greats in rock music ... plus Marilyn Monroe portrait. I came with a group and we all loved our food. I ordered a crab n' avocado cocktail! Fresh and delicious. My entree was the salmon with jasmine rice & asparagus. Absolutely so delicious! I loved it here and I look forward to coming back soon!! read more

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A show of Illusion at Wind Creek brought us to Bethlehem- But truly Apollo Grill brought the most magic to our evening!! A perfect dinner. Highlights galore. (I LOVE writing these reviews!) My husband and I arrived for our 5:30pm reservation and Apollo was packed. We waited in the entryway for about 10 minutes & were seated in the back of the restaurant, catty corner to the bar. The restaurant is lively, quirky art on the walls for sale. While small, the restaurant did not feel crowded when seated. The amount of tables and arrangements were placed perfectly. We were promptly greeted by our server. We were told immediately the kitchen was a tad slow so we were given flatbreads and butter. Love this transparency. No questions, no wonders, just thoughtfulness. And that thoughtfulness is why this next paragraph is dedicated to our server, Trey. Trey, my Dear, you deserve to be head of staff. One of THE BEST services in any restaurant we have ever had!! Kind, courteous, prompt and helpful. You had us always in eyeshot. The whole time we went without waiting or wanting. You brought this to every patron, we saw it. This dining experience was made best by you. Kudos Trey!!! (Back to just as worthy of compliment- the food and drink!) My husband ordered a Banana Bread Old Fashioned and I a Bourbon Berry Lemonade. Delicious!! Muddled wonders and subtle flavors. Sweet and neat. App orders were the Beef Carpaccio and the Filo Asparagus. This is where the most minor critique comes, in wishing the carpaccio gave me a vessel. Would love a crusty toast to scoop this up. However the beef was like silk. Oily and creamy, the arugula dressed well. Bitey, peppery, sharp. The asparagus was piping hot. Crispy outer and inner. Flaky and paired well with the pesto. Smooth pesto- basil & parm, no bitter. Course #1, a success. To entrees- My husband went casual on the Apollo Burger. With their gracious sub of aged cheddar from Swiss cheese. Burger did not Moo as he like, but was cooked a fair mid-rare. He enjoyed it! More beautiful were the Sweet Potato Fries aside. These were hand cut. These were REAL sweet potato fries. Either the freshest potatoes or the best recipe ever. Either way- please give me the secret???!!! These were so Real and Unreal! I ordered the Crab Cake dinner. It sang. ......Lemon!! (Singing voice, lolol) Besides the cook being perfect on the potatoes and green beans, there was a harmonization of lemon flavor throughout the plate. Beans were snappy, potatoes roasty and smooth. The crab cake, very good. Packed with herbs and accenting flavors to the crab. I am more of a crab purist- lumps only. But their filler paired well with the crab and accentuated all auras of the dish. So in total, Apollo has shot into our memory as a Best Of the Lehigh Valley. Undoubted recommend. More stars than can rank. Well Done. read more

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We didn't have a reservation, but we were able to get a table outside. They did have umbrellas up as well so that helped with the sun. I thought that I wrote down our server's name to recoginze her, but I can't find it anywhere. We chose to have dinner here between escape rooms (Captured LV) and we are so glad that we did. They have a great variety of food on the menu and we chose to share some of the appetizers. We had the burrata (there is no pictures since the kids ate it all before I could get one so you know it was good). I got a picture of the beef carpaccio (we had 2 of those). We all shared the truffle risotto which was really good and had a great truffle flavor. We also did the shrimp lemonciello which had perfectly cooked shrimp and the sause was sweet and garlic. Such great flavor. We really enjoyed our meal and service here. They were really busy, but we were taken well care of. The inside looked nice, but we ate outside so cannot speak to volume or actual experience inside. Just glad we had the option to sit outside and get some amazing food. read more

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Had dinner last weekend with large group of girlfriends. Service was good, she was prompt in greeting us and took drink order. First round of drinks started eh. 3 dirty martinis, not dirty at all. Espresso martini and pomegranate martini were yummy. Apps - photos below were all yummy. Tuna tartar was fantastic! Just needs more chips! Burger was good, was overcooked they brought us a new one. short ribs were good very rich. Scallops were also yummy. They brought comped desert for our celebration. read more

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Did not expect to find good food here in Bethlehem, PA. Lol. Came here for dinner before a concert at the Wind Creek Event Center. Huge shoutout to our waitress, Katie. I asked her what her name was and I was surprised that she also asked and it was so sweet of her to address us by our names for the rest of the evening. Here is what we ordered: Drink: - Rock-Tail (Mocktail) Appetizer: - Calamari Soup: - Soup Flight (carrot, crab & asparagus, French onion) Entrees: - Linguine with White Clam Sauce (half order) - Crusted Ahi Tuna with Jasmine Rice and Aparagus Everything we had was excellent. I absolutely loved my Linguine with White Clam Sauce. It had little chunks of tomatoes and that made it even tastier. The only thing we didn't fancy was their soup flight. The concept is cool but the execution didn't work. Presentation-wise it came in these ramekins that made the soup look like sauces. Other than that I highly recommend this place. Reservations are a must, it was packed on a Wednesday night. The entire restaurant is decorated with murals with musical artists by a local painter. They are available for sale at $2.5 to $3.5K a pop. read more

Apollo Grill - Ahi Tuna with Jasmine Rice & Aparagus - American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Apollo Grill is an American restaurant located on W Broad St. in Bethlehem. They are open Tue - Sat 11AM - 10PM. The menu offers soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, dinner entrees, and an array of mouthwatering appetizers. On my latest visit, my friend and I shared two appetizers and two sandwiches. We started with the truffled scallops and fried calamari. The calamari wasn't fried long enough, but the scallops were delicious. They were pan seared and accompanied by truffle cream sauce, roasted mushrooms, arugula, and pomegranate seeds. The sandwiches we split were the short rib melt and buttermilk fried chicken sandwich. We enjoyed them both. The short rib comes with aged cheddar, caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli, and arugula. The fried chicken sandwich comes with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and pickled red onion. All sandwiches are served with chips and a pickle. Service was excellent. We were greeted with a warm welcome as soon as we walked through the door, and our server Georgia was personable and accommodating. Apollo has indoor and outdoor seating. Pickup is available, but there is no delivery. Truffled Scallops - 8.3 Fried Calamari - 7.4 Short Rib Melt - 8.4 Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich - 8.2 Food - 8.1 Service - 8.5 Value - 8.1 Restaurant score - 82 read more

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Visiting Bethlehem. We did reserve but not found on the list? Hostess still sat us at a table for two. It was busy as it was Saturday night. Great atmosphere people having a great time. Cocktail was great. Food excellent. Service top notch. Would always recommend. read more

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Great find and 5 stars. Second time out to Easton Pennsylvania. This restaurant was highly recommended and it met expectation. Our server Adrienne was AWESOME! very personable, made great recommendations and did not rush us. Actually all of the staff we interacted with and observed interactions with other customers were really friendly. The restaurant is extremely well run, they are constantly cleaning, vacuuming under the tables, and sanitizing the tables. We started with the scallop appetizer, lump crabmeat mac n cheese, and a special tomato based bean and chic pea soup. For mains we had three of the lunch specials. The ahi Tuna with rice and grilled asparagus, the salmon with citrus lime rice and also had grilled asparagus. We also had the grilled beef tenderloin with mashed potatoes. All of the food was exceptional. Great taste, well presented and the perfect temperature. For desert we had the Mexican chocolate and peanut butter cake, soft center chocolate cake and the cheesecake special with a creme brûlée topping. The deserts were great as well. They have al it of assorted art paintings that I believe most of that are for sale. (See my photos). The restaurant is busy and very popular. I highly recommend them and I have one friend who will be stopping in on their business trips in February to Easton. I will be beck again. read more

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Atmosphere was very uninviting as a solo diner My first time there I had no idea what to order. I decided to try the roasted shrimp cocktail with old seasoning with a side of horseradish and cocktail sauce, which kind made no sense since cocktail sauce already has horse radish in it. Upon taking two bites of one of the shrimp, i had bad indigestion, and heartburn because the shrimp was highly over seasoned. I immediately did not eat anymore. I had a Caesar salad which was of my liking , the dressing had a good taste and the croutons were made in house and light and crispy. I don't have the black and blue fillet served over toasted bread, which was OK but nothing special with a not prominent taste of blue cheese. read more

Appetizers Crab and avacodo cocktail was fresh you could really taste how light and juicy it was they added avacodo and tomatoes which really showed off the fresh taste of the crab how light it was then you come to the chips as expected the taste of the chips were homemade with seasonings very light again went well with the theme of the freshness of the whole dish complemented everything extremely well Then we come to the Black and blue tenderloin honestly a little disappointing I tried the meat without the sauce and garlic bread first not crazy good taste by it's self. very tender easy to chew well cooked but not a ton of taste from just the meat but! When you add the garlic bread and the sauce with it it's amazing explosion of flavor definitely more dense will fill you up faster rather then the crab and avacodo cocktail the meat just really doesn't have anything going for it though. Entree Blackened chicken sandwich take it off the menu is all I'm gonna say what are we doing here well seasoned meat but in most bites I tasted more bacon then anything else there's cole slaw on the sandwich and one circle of some sauce nothing is blending well together can't taste the Cole slaw can't taste whatever sauce there is there's too much going on nothing is complimenting each other. This is not the style of this restaurant or something that Apollo should be investing in I ate the whole pickle and more chips then I did the sandwich. Disappointing honestly. Desert hot coco creme brûlée not much to say it taste just like hot chocolate.... Waitress Georgia is very nice professional and gave me most popular requests so I appreciate it she was very helpful 5/5 for her I'd come back definitely but not knowing that this restaurant is consistent throughout the whole menu scares me I could get something I don't like and will be really disappointed with. Conclusion I'd give them 3.4 stars two things I ate were quite questionable the price I paid for my meal was $110 after tip I think it'd be a okay date spot not a anniversary spot though I'd need something less open you can see everyone in the restaurant very open concept funky that the bussers table is right in the middle of the restaurant. I'd suggest this place but don't take a girl here to impress her she won't be it'll just be another restaurant. read more

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-Drinks were reasonably priced and decent 7/10 -Food was amazing, w/ the Pork Chop being out of the world best I've had. Cooked medium well, tender, and juicy. 11/10 -Beet salad was so fresh and a flavor bomb. 9/10 -The cod was good but nothing special 7/10 -Every other dish hit the spot! 8-9/10 -Great service giving us amazing insight into each dish with great specificity 10/10 -Really classy feel with unique decor read more

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I hadn't been here for dinner in a few years and I remembered I really liked it here so I decided to return. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. We were seated in a nice table and our waitress brought water and took our drink order. She brought our drinks, which were nicely crafted, and I ordered some crab & asparagus soup. The soup was tasty, but could have been hotter. I then ordered some Ahi tuna for my entree. The waitress removed my soup bowl and the bread plates that were on table. I asked her if there was any bread and she told me no. I told her I was surprised. Why do you have bread plates on the table if you don't have bread? Made no sense? The entree came and was also delicious. I plan on returning soon but I'll bring my own bread. read more

Apollo Grill - Pan Seared Ahi Tuna - American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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1:30 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was rocking! We didn't have a reservation. They sat us after a little wait. We shared a couple of appetizers and had a speciality cocktail. Delicious! Staff is very friendly and service was great! read more

I actually love this place the food is generally very good, and I've had several good dining experiences here. The staff is friendly and the service is good. It's a very clean place too, with a nice atmosphere. I find myself compelled to write about last nights dinner. I ordered the short rib with mashed and asparagus. It was a bold move serving pot roast as short rib - truly pushing the boundaries of culinary fiction. The 'short rib' was delicious... for a pot roast. Short rib isn't dry stringy beef like chuck that's why it's like $25/lb You might want to update the menu before it applies for witness protection. read more

Apollo Grill - Pot roast sold as short rib. No rich and savory sauce... - American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Great service by adrian and our host, food was great!!! Great time, thank God the bathroom was close by... anyways we have someone take a header, drinks were lil strong i guess. Dw she good. Total of 7 boxes taken home, boata demolish these leftovers Apollo- read more

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Apollo Grill has been one of the best dining experiences I've had since moving to Bethlehem earlier this year. It was one of the first places I visited and it immediately set the bar high. I've gone back several times and each meal has been just as phenomenal. The service is warm, kind, and attentive, and the food and drinks are consistently top-notch. The vibe is welcoming, cozy, and a bit trendy but not overwhelmingly so. The black and blue appetizer and nachos are a must-try, and their Reuben is easily one of the best I've ever had. Also, their mussels! Apollo Grill is a true Bethlehem gem and absolutely worth repeat visits. read more

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We had a group of eight for dinner. They placed us in a nice round table. We had service that was reasonable for the amount of busy Thursday night activity. Had they typically have a happy hour but on this Thursday is restaurant week and super busy so they didn't have that going, but Excellent bartending and cocktail options. There were many entrée options. The menu was seasonal, but also had some common favorites that I remember from my last visit. Definitely ask with the specials are . It gets a little loud in the evenings, but that's part of the fun. read more

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I have been enjoying Apollo Grill for 20 years. They have had the most consistency in food and drink quality of any restaurant I have ever known. Many times we simply go and order many different appetizers from their menu, which is diverse but approachable. Its the go-to for my friends and I for lunch. read more

I have NEVER had a bad meal here. The staff is top notch-friendly & attentive. The drinks are delicious-My favorite is the Cucumber melon martini. Black & Blue tenderloin is my usual go to. But-you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

First a shout out to amazing staff .. starting with Jensen, the general manager who graciously juggled lots of reservations and drop-ins making all feel welcome and Madeline a helpful and lovely server, who worked in a team with the bus person! The food delightful! I can understand why this is so top-rated! read more

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Fantastic dining experience. Never disappoints. Friendly and efficient service. The atmosphere is relaxing and pleasurable. The owner is truly interested in insuring every customer leaves content! read more

Service was phenomenal! Every single person was wonderful and cared about our experience. Janson, the GM, does a great job selecting and training his staff. Can't wait to go back! read more

This place has a massive menu, and I fully believe that anyone you bring here will find something they'd actually want to eat. Everything we ordered was delicious, but if you take one piece of advice from me--don't sleep on the nachos! They're absolutely huge, so either come hungry or be prepared to bring leftovers (which honestly isn't a bad thing). Service was super attentive and friendly, which is always a plus. The ambiance is fine--nothing that's going to blow you away--but let's be real, you're coming here for the food, cocktails, and prime location. And for that, it absolutely delivers. read more

The service was what really stands out here. From the gentleman helping with an early reservation to our server who was amazingly helpful when describing the menu items, we enjoyed the experience immensely. We were only visiting Bethlehem for a couple days and Apollo was highly recommended. We ordered the burrata and risotto appetizers which launched a fantastic meal. The risotto was my favorite. I could have had a barrel of the mushroom risotto and still ask for more. The red pepper and burrata was also very nice. I ordered the veal medallions and was pleased with the dish. The potatoes and green beans worked well with the flavor of the sauce and I was lucky to get a few bites before I had to trade main courses with my significant other. She ordered the short ribs and they lived up to their name by falling short. It was more of a dry pot roast that had been forgotten in the slow cooker overnight. Had more of the gravy been added, it may have made up for the miss. I regret not ordering the fish special which sounded amazing. We ordered the molten chocolate cake for dessert. It was good, not great. It satisfied the sweet tooth. If you are visiting Lehigh Valley, I recommend getting a reservation well before your trip as we discovered most tables are full unless you want to dine very early or very late. Enjoy! read more

$153 for 3 people! Unfriendly service No ambiance Food was mediocre Many more restaurants in Bethlehem beat Apollo in all these categories! read more

Dined last evening with 3 others. Ordered lots of appetizers and main dishes. Some were very good such as the onion soup and tricolore salad. Others not so much. The burgers were ordered as medium rare but served cooked through. The desserts were nothing special. We've been coming here periodically over the past 20 years and over the past year I've been more and more disappointed in the food. Service was very good. read more

Love this place! Great food. Really wonderful service and staff. Cool vibe and atmosphere . Definitely one of the best spots in Bethlehem. read more

This was another yelp find and we were really happy with our experience. The food was really good overall, the service was very friendly and personable and we really enjoyed our visit. My husband wanted to order a soup and was chatting with the waitress about the options. He was thinking of the cream of potato but upon the waitress' and a fellow nearby diner's recommendation switched to the french onion and was very pleased. I also was blown away, I don't generally enjoy french onion soup, except for the cheese, but this was delicious. I don't usually love the soggy bread but they must use a thick fresh crusty slice because it had a slight crunch to it and was tasty. The cheese as always was delicious and the broth was thick and full of onions. It really was the best i've tasted. My husband and I chose to share 2 sandwiches. He ordered the spare rib sandwich and I the brisket. The spare rib was noticably the better of the 2, melt in your mouth meat, and good flavor on a perfectly toasted slice of bread. The brisket was good, and had good flavoring, unfortunately it was very fatty which ruined it a bit. We were there for an early dinner and unfortunately there dinner menu items weren't available, but we heard good things from nearby customers about their seafood and dinner options. Overall though we enjoyed our experience and would definitely be up for stopping back again next time in the area. read more

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Although I'm not the biggest fan of American food, we were in the area so decided to check out Apollo Grill. The lump crab macaroni & cheese and the calamari were delicious! The cavatelli pasta was also top tier! I would suggest you steer clear of the Clams Casino (weird taste to them) and the Apollo Burger. The goat cheese on the burger was not the best and it just wasn't anything special. I only ate 1/3 of it. We ended our dinner with dessert and I would highly recommend their Soft Center Chocolate Cake! Delicious. We also had the warm pound cake which wasn't my favorite because the strawberry syrup tasted too artificial. However, the rest of the table enjoyed it! read more

Great place. Great food. Great service. Reasonable prices. We head there whenever we're in B'hem and never disappoints.

I understand that good food is the backbone of a restaurant and it is what keeps us visiting time and time again. It goes without saying that the Apollo Grill has fantastic food, but it isn't the food that brings me to write this review. Upon entering the restaurant our 6 year old grandson was overtired and that coupled with his other challenges caused him to melt down. There he was on the floor crying loudly when Rachel came over with a brown and red apron for kids. Rachel asked him if he would like to choose one to wear, at which point he stood up excitedly. She cast a spell that was magical and carried through to desert. The beauty of the evening included the manager and our waitress in addition to the owner. All 3 worked synergistically to create a lovely experience that otherwise could have been very uncomfortable. The bottom line is that this restaurant not only has terrific food and service, but everyone from the owner to the staff brings heart and soul to their work. It doesn't get better than this!! I cannot recommend this restaurant enough!!! read more

Passing thru Bethlehem on our way somewhere else and stopped here for lunch. My wife had been here once before. Downtown Bethlehem is actually a really cool little town. I definitely recommend coming here to stroll the small shops and stores and grabbing a bite while here. The ambiance at the Apollo is modern and casual but super inviting. Especially the bar. Great vibe. Menu was unique and very creative. It was only one page but a great great selection of offerings. One of those menus where every item I perused I said " Ooo I want that". Toughest part was deciding what to get. Speaking of creative, they rolled out a fall martini flight . 3 small martinis hanging from a martini glass tree. We didn't get it but major props for creativity. I got the Thai chicken wrap. Very good. We had beef carpaccio appie. Wings. Everything was really really good. The food here is obviously plus plus so I won't go on about it. The staff was up beat, friendly and high energy. The staff enjoyed working here and you could tell as good vibes permeated the atmosphere. I can't wait to come back for dinner. Make the trip to Apollo in Bethlehem for the great town scene and very good eats. Based on my experience here, I'd have to rate them a 5. read more

Apollo Grill - Thai chicken wrap. Very good. - American Near Me - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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You see that 4.5 stars and you think this place is probily good.Your right.I order take out and took it home and I had a burger it was delicious.I recommend this place.The staff is so nice.And, the decor is so good. read more

We were driving from Pittsburgh to New York City and we were on schedule to be a couple of hours early, so we took a detour into downtown Bethlehem and found this place. Cute as a button. Love the internal design. The food was absolutely awesome. And the service was great. Wished we could've stayed longer, but had to get on the road. Will stop again next time we're in the area. read more

Food, service and ambiance all excellent. When they have brunch I would recommend going as I have enjoyed that. I've never been for lunch but the dinners are also excellent read more

Really neat neighborhood place...artistic, chic, happening. Glad I checked Yelp. Enjoyed everything, service very good, people friendly... read more

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