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    Beetle House LA

    3.6 (3.8k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American, Modern European
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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Debbie W.

    This is a fun idea with really cool Tim Burton props. The dinner tables are setup around a main stage where small performances occur every 20 or so minutes. The performances are fun to watch but isn't anything extremely spectacular. When we arrived at our reservation time we still waited about 30min for party of 4 before we were seated. They must have been very short handed that day because our server didn't come to take our order for quite some time and our food probably came out 2 hours after being seated. For the price of this experience and the food, I would not recommend it. We were starving by the time we got our food and still did not find the food worth the wait and for the price. They were also out of 2 of the menu items we really wanted to try so that was disappointing on top of all the other disappointed factors of our visit. Parking is a bit difficult to find. After a few loops we were lucky to find street parking a block away.

    Jared F.

    Went here a couple of months back and definitely worth the trip! It's a great pop-up for the Halloween season if you are looking for a unique experience with great food, great drinks, and a super friendly and fun staff. If you're looking for the Halloween vibe, I'd check it out when it's back.

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    Annabelle R.

    The setup here is awesome, they certainly lived up to the year-round halloween vibe and atmosphere we've heard so much about. We stopped by for a couple drinks on a Sunday afternoon around opening time. There was a live performance going on with a guy in costume who actually sounded like Beetlejuice. We sat at the bar, and enjoyed the Chocolage Chocolate Martini which was sweet and strong with cute presentation, and Edward's Lemonade, a whiskey forward drink, served with a smoky dry ice effect. Service was quick and attentive with no one else sitting at the bar while we were there. We were mesmerized by the decor all over the walls and ceiling, the many options for dining and lounge seating, and the TV's on the wall showing clips of various films and characters including The Shining, It, Mars Attack, Jack Skellington and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, and plenty of other Tim Burton creations. We were also startled by costumed killers like Ghostface and Chucky roaming around the place and creeping up on guests. Cool spot for sure, adding to our fun horror-filled weekend in SoCal.

    Lemon pepper wings
    Jeserine G.

    I loved the ambiance and the service was good! Entertainment was fun too. However, was not impressed by the food unfortunately. For appetizers I did enjoy the lemon pepper wings. I got the salmon dish and while the salmon itself was good, I personally felt the wasabi mashed potato was too strong of the wasabi taste for it to be enjoyable. My friends ordered the chicken and they were unfortunately disappointed. I did see good reviews about the steak so maybe we should've gotten that. For dessert I got the pumpkin cheesecake and that was ok! Overall loved the vibes but as a foodie, prob won't return!

    The Edward Burger Hands (sub bun with lettuce wrap).
    Andrea R.

    I want to preface that the only reason why I refuse to give this place anything lower than 3 stars is because of the environment. This place is magical! I love the theme of having Halloween all year, the performances were great and I enjoyed how they decorated the place. The service was amazing and I LOVED how our waitress was dressed up. There are so many little Easter eggs throughout this place that you have to look for (especially from Beetlejuice). The food itself is not worth it. I would say this place is one I will come back to only for a drink and have dinner before somewhere else. I love this place and from what our waitress told us, they are moving venues soon but will stay in the valley! I look forward to visiting them again :)

    Alexis M.

    This was such a fun place to eat at! You immediately get the Tim Burton vibes when you enter this restaurant. It's completely decked out in different characters. My boyfriend and I arrived early and thankfully got seated early too. All of the staff were so friendly from the moment you enter to the moment you leave. Our waiter was attentive and the food came out pretty fast. The food was okay, I definitely didn't order the best food, I ended up liking my boyfriends food over mine. I ordered the cheshire mac n cheese, edwards burger, and brownie. My boyfriend ordered the kebab, killer coq au vin, and pumpkin cheesecake. We even switched entrees and desserts haha. The main act for the night was the Sanderson Sisters, they came out every 20 min or so to perform a song and they were amazing! Over all it was so fun and I definitely want to come back at some point!

    Miguel R.

    I have a friend, who will call Kay. She is busy with work, life, and figuring out the balance between the two. There was a time where it was easier for both of us to spend time with one another. But now we text on days far apart, and promise to see each other, when time and responsibilities permit, an alignment that arrives on rare occassion, like a blue moon. After a nearly two year wait, we finally found the time to meet, on a night a week away from Halloween. I decided to book a reservation at Beetle House LA because an Instagram real led me to believe it would be a spooky, good time. And since Kay and I see each other seldomly, I thought the moment should be held by an environment and background that was uniquely special, and helped propel our shared time into distinct territory. And the place held its promise, for Kay and I had a good time because the place itself was modest spectacle that offered shadows and flames in play that provided Kay and I, further reason to make our long awaited hangout, special, like a vampire's first bite after a decade's coffin-slumber. As soon as one walks in, one feels the ghoulish atmosphere that never feels like a scary maze ready with jump scares. The atmosphere is Halloween fun; a mix of kitsch, orange and purple glow, and the beat of the monster mash. When we arrived, the host was dressed a la Maleficent but with a sexier edge. I know this is picky, but I would have liked the host to great me with Halloween-forward language. For example, she could have said, welcome ghosts and specters, prepare for a frighteningly good time,. However, she had already done enough, wearing intricate purple make-up under her eyes, must take some time, so her lack of Halloween language would have been extra candy in my pumpkin basket, not a necessity. As soon, as we walked in, we were escorted to our seats, which were right in front of a floor stage. She and I had not done a lot of research, thus we were surprised that they were going to have a show. I dreaded the realization a bit, as I am not always the fan of performances while I am dining, as they can easily traverse to being cheesy or non-engaging, thus they become something to endure and applaud out of respect. But this places's performances were micro bites of entertainment, they moved quickly and were bursts of visual appeal. For instance, the host Elvira, introduced a fire dancer who adopted Morticia's persona, of Addams Family Fame. As she came down the famous tune accompanied her, but it was a modern one, not the one that I know from before. She twirled her fire wands, and put the flames in her mouth. It was a momentary dazzle that added to the evening, not arrested our attention. Later in the evening, Elvira brought the different performers of the night together. She invited the guests and the performers to dance the famous song from Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Time Warp. None of the guests got up and dance. It would have been inconvenient-- the tables would have gotten in our way. Maybe Elvira could have invited some brave souls (volunteers) to dance in the stage alongside the performers. But It would have been great having the whole joint dancing to the Time Warp, but alas we were not pumped into action. Our server was named Blanca, which means White in Spanish. I thought that was such a clever wink from the universe to us, for we were being served by a person whose named meant white, on a day where the dark was being celebrated, but neither Kay nor Blanca took the moment to enjoy the coincidence, much like Zombies, there funny bone might be rotten to the point of inefficacy. The food was just ok, I am sorry to say. We were required to get a three course menu. We both started with the mac and cheese, and she got the French Chicken (coc au vain, or something close) and I the Miso Salmon. The mac and cheese was a let down. It was served in a small plate, not a small bow. The mac and cheese was made from pasta shell. I think they tried to make the dish special by using shells instead of elbows, it had no flavor, and its cheese consistency was a drip. No one wants to see watery cheese sauce on a pasta dish. My salmon dish was solid. I ate wasabi mash potatoes. At one point, I took a bite and the wasabi was so present, I felt its typical kick upon my nostrils, and taste buds. It was harsh, just a bit, but enough for me to know that this dish was more a solid attempt, than a compose dish. The cheesecake was pumpkin, and I ate it but it was not a sweet note to end a dinner with, more like a treat to enjoy to combat food waste. The drinks were enjoyable and came brewing! She and I both had two. There were hanging plants from the ceiling. I imagine they were meant to remind us of the Swamp Thing in the ceiling. There were plenty of scary things to see! The place is more like a moment to celebrate Halloween, but other than that, do not expect it to be more!

    Charlotte C.

    I was hesitant to go due to so many poor reviews recently but we have wanted to go for a couple years now. We decided to go for my daughter's 15th birthday. We made our reservations online in advance. We kept it small since it is a bit pricey. We had no trouble finding the building or parking. The building was open and there was staff that greeted us at the entrance. The inside of the building is cute and appropriately kitschy. Just an fyi it is VERY dark in there. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful when selecting our food orders. I wish I remembered her name to give her a shout out. The food was interesting. We tried quite a few of the menu items. Our two kids, age 15 and 13 ordered off the kids menu. They both ordered the monster burgers with Mac and cheese which were both okay. The presentation was the best part. They looked like pretty parties from SpongeBob. Across the table we also tried the poutine, the kebab, the Sweeney beef, the miso sea monster, the garlic mashed potatoes, the death by chocolate cake (SOO Chocolatey), and the just like heaven cake (really delicious). We also tried a few drinks, none of them super great but they were fun and themed. The performers were really fun and funny. We came on a night where there was a Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz, Edward Scissorhands, and little Sam. Beetlejuice was the star of the show hands down. He was so funny and interactive and made the night a showstopper. I think it was worth the price to go and experience once but because it was pricey I wouldn't go back "just because" or if I was responsible for paying for an entire party again. They are very up front about cost and meal options etc. on their website so none of it was a surprise which is nice. I would definitely recommend this spot!

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    Victoria C.

    A friend picked this place to celebrate a birthday. When I arrived everyone from the restaurant was super dressed up.. the place decked out in Halloween/beetlejuice theme which was super cool. Actors dressed up came out and greeted and performed. Drinks were strong and interesting. Food was good! It would be better if the meal included a drink. I thought it was going to be an actual show but actors just come out to perform a short show and then you have to wait for the next short show. There is a lot with plenty of spaces and charges about $16. Overall it was a cool experience and glad my friend found this place!

    Fishbowl for two
    Liza C.

    Over all was a cool experience. It was beautifully dark upon entering. It's $65 per person for a three course meal, not including drinks. The portions weren't bad, but the food was super greasy and my noodles for my bolognese weren't all the way cooked. Dessert was blah and the drinks were ok. We tried the fishbowl and Edward's lemonade. The staff was friendly and service was pretty good/fast, The performers were the best part but they only come out every 45 mins or so. Wish they would have been more frequent, because that's pretty much what you're paying for. (It's definitely not the food quality.) The performers walk around talking to everyone in between. It's cool to check out once.

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    Kristie S.

    This was such a fun concept! Every day is Halloween here. We took our teenage niece and had a fun dinner. The food and service is good, but the performers are what make it special. We went at 8:00, but I wish we'd gone a little earlier so that maybe more people would've been there. Unfortunately the earlier reservations were full. Great place for pictures and I loved seeing the outfits other guests were wearing. The music and ambiance reminded me of a club I used to frequent.

    Edward Burger Hands
    Monroe H.

    Such a fun spot for any Tim Burton and/or spooky fan. The themed food and drinks are what really gets me excited to try new things. The Food was delicious and the drinks were great but what really gives the experience five stars is the service. The service was so kind. They really took the time to get to know us and ask us questions. Love this place! Although it is on the pricey side, it's definitely worth every penny!

    Annie C.

    I've been dying to come here since I first heard about this place but am never in the area. I finally was this past Friday and decided to make a last minute journey to Beetle House. We saw online there were reservations available, so we made one for 8:45. We get there and the place looks closed. The main entrance is closed / locked, there's no one outside. We walked around to Hollywood blvd only to realize this may be the only entrance. My husband did see a door on the alley side of the building with a man standing outside so we ask, and he tells us he isn't affiliated with the bar. So we try calling, no answer. Luckily someone came out and got us. The place was low key dead for a Friday night which I kind of thought was odd. We got a table right in front of the main floor. There were characters coming around to our table such as Wednesday and Uncle Fester, and a voodoo priest. The Corpse Bride came out and sang then made her rounds to the tables. The Voodoo priest did some voodoo. The Chucky came and did a number, he scared the crap out of me but it was fun. That was the highlight of my friend's visit. Now we ordered one round of drinks. I got the Beetle's juice. Oh my god was it refreshing. So, so good. My friend got a chocolate martini and it was not so good. She took a sip or two and couldn't finish it. I can't remember what my other friend got, but it was pretty good too. Our waitress didn't really check up on us and by the time she did, it was just to close us out. We tried ordering the poison shots but she said they were shutting down to turn into a club. So our experience was rushed to say the least. I will visit this place again. The food looked interesting and there were so many other characters that I've seen and heard about that I'd like to see.

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    Ask the Community - Beetle House LA

    Is this Beetlehouse location closing before Halloween?

    It might. They are trying to raise enough money to stay in business, and it's month to month right now. They have a Gofundme for donations.

    Can I pay with cash or card? Or both?

    Both

    Is this place open all year long?

    Yes it is

    Reservation? If I don't make one cause there isn't any. And we aren't in the state long what's the odds we will get in? It says they take walk ins

    Before the movie it was super chill. Now since Beetlejuice 2 came out, this place has blown up. It's definitely a book far in advance type of thing now.

    If I make a reservation on a day that the restaurant is closed, will I still be charged?

    You can email them and they are pretty quick to respond.

    Does anyone know if you can make reservations on Sunday? I am trying to make one for this Sunday but it isn't allowing me to

    If you are unable to make reservations they are most likely already booked for that night.

    Family of 6 with 2 small children(7/8) is the 65$ reservation needed for them as well, being that they're picky eaters? Is it worth the reservation or can we just walk in and still get the same experience?

    Kids under 12 are $25.

    Can I watch the show from the bar?

    You can, but you'll be standing the whole night. They don't have barstools for a reason, that way they can make you sit at a table and charge you the mandatory food minimum.

    If we do not want the three course meal, can we still make reservations to watch the show and just order drinks?

    I believe you would have to order at the bar, I don't think they will give you a table for that.

    Does the $65 in include the meal?

    Yes meal is included. Drinks are extra. Make sure to bring lots of dollar bills. Performers expect tips.

    I made reservations for 8 had to provide my credit card and now can't find my confirmation I need to update my party from 8 to 4?

    The email address is info@beetlehousela.com. You could also cancel your reservation and do it again with the correct party size. I hope this helps!

    I have been trying to call and email due to a accidental reservation but I can't get ahold of anyone. What do I do if I dnt want to get charged?

    Dispute it with your credit card. Keep all the attempts you made. I think you need to cancel 48 hrs before your date.

    I am coming from out of town on a motorcycle, Do you guys have a bar area to just sit and have some drinks? Or must you order food at a table?

    Bar area has no chairs. To force you to get a table and pay $65 minimum

    I accidentally put 3 adults and it's only 2 what can I do I don't want them to charge me for that 3rd person not coming made a reservation for the next day so I don't have 24 hours to cancel or anything?

    I think you are ok. Just lmk when you arrive. I think the it's more for "no show" parties. Have fun!

    I'm coming here after school with friends. Do they allow bags like a tote bag?

    We just went on Saturday night and there were no restrictions at least that night

    Is there a time schedule for the shows?

    No. RSVP for whatever time you want during the hours they're open. The same performances are repeated throughout the night during the timed meals such that every patron sees each performance once.… 

    Yelp is offering reservations for today (Wednesday) but it says they're closed Wednesday. Im confused?

    For the month of October they are open 5p to 10p

    Is there a slicing fee if we bring our own birthday cake?

    Yes

    I made a reservation on wrong day how can i change it to the right day?

    You need to call them .

    Where can i park?

    There is limited street parking, but there is a garage in the alleyway near the entrance, I think it was $15/$20 for the day.

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    What a fantastic place! It took me working with an…read moreex-employee of Republique to even find out this place existed. His advice: "go in the morning, their cakes and pastries are killer; a long line forms even before they open, it will be worth it" it's hard to not go broke here, they have sometimes unnusual combinations of pastries that are always incredible! Their chocolate + salted caramel cake is my husband's favorite, its a bit much for me but I cannot deny its beauty and quality. I love all the passion fruit desserts, their danishes, anything with Caramel is also my husband's jam. Come hungry, eat something here, take some home. When dining in I've loved a slice of their quiche of the day, they give you a nice side salad with a zesty dressing, I also love ordering the baguette with salted slow-churned cultured butter (Rodolphe Le Meuiner Beurre de Baratte) and jam - simple but WOW! Fantastic place for those coming to LA for the first time, the building is just gorgeous, and for those who live in LA: you should come! I love a good french pastry, I don't come in often but when I do I am always satisfied

    The Bottom Line 4.5 stars: Highly recommended culinary destination. A few reservations as noted…read morebelow. Location 4 stars: On the east side of South LaBrea Ave between Wilshire and 6th street. Paid valet parking next to the venue. There is also limited metered street parking and third party paid parking lots. Venue 5 stars: Beautiful, charming historical building originally designed in 1928 by architect Roy Seldon Price for Charlie Chaplin as a mixed office/store complex. More recently it housed LaBrea Bakery and the Campanile Restaurant before Republique opened in 2013. A few outdoor tables as well as many indoor community and private standard and high tables, and a full bar. There are also some seating upstairs, sometimes reserved for private groups. They in fact operate two distinct Republique restaurants here. Morning to 2 PM they serve breakfast and lunch and bakery items. It's a more casual order-at-the-counter-and-they-bring-it-to your table set-up. At night it's a formal sit-down restaurant. Republique has become a huge tourist spot and you see a lot of international visitors there. Billing 1 star: They charge a 4% surcharge up and above the prices on the menu. I find this confusing and misleading. Why not simply reflect this in your prices? Service 4 stars: Polite and to the point. Food 4 stars: New American fare with French influences. I have only been there for breakfast and lunch and cannot rate the fancier dinner items. My favorites are the Lobster Omelet, the Mushroom Toast and the Croque Madame. I found the Eggs Benedict and the Steak Frites a bit underwhelming. The Eggs Benedict lacked flavor and the steak was a little tough and chewy... I also felt that the Fingerling Potatoes and the French Fries were way too salty. Drinks 4 stars: Full bar, specialty cocktails and coffee/matcha. No mainstream soft drinks. I have had the Ube Coconut Matcha Latte (it was overwhelmingly sweet!), the Tiramisu (it's a drink! delicious), the Green Shake (smoothie, quite good) and the hot Cappuccino (ok). Serving sizes are on the smaller size.

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    Republique
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    Somni

    Somni

    4.9(55 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Every visit here is an unforgettable experience. From the food and service to the overall…read moreatmosphere, everything reflects an exceptional level of quality. The service team is incredibly professional, attentive, and detail-oriented. With plenty of staff available, they are always paying attention to guests and making sure everyone feels well taken care of. Every dish is full of surprises, with amazing flavors and beautiful presentation. The restaurant itself is elegant, clean, and comfortable, and combined with the outstanding service, it creates a dining experience that is truly worth recommending. This is definitely a place I would love to come back to again.

    One of very few elite dining spots in the heart of LA. Only 14 seatings per night so you can…read moreimagine how difficult securing a reservation could be. Still cannot believe we were able to join the small community of people that had the honor to experience the artistry of chef Aitor Zabala and his remarkable team. Somni presents a 24-course, carefully curated tasting menu. Only one seating per night and dinner usually runs about four hours long. Doors open right at 7:30 pm and you are seated in the garden where you will receive a welcome drink (Tokyo fizz which is a Japanese sake/yuzu cocktail) and about 6 small bites that range from sweet to savory. This allows us to sit and relax for about 20 minutes before being escorted into the main dining hall. Dinner is served from a counter top so you have the opportunity to watch each dish come to creation. I personally love this interaction. You are served about 12 main courses expertly composed with Iberico pork, Dungeness crab, mussels, Chutoro and Bone marrow, beef tartare, and fresh garden herbs & botanical elements. My top FAVORITES were the Shiso puff tartare (Best dish hands down), Gazpacho blanco, and the Iberico pork. Very filling. Finally, dinner concludes with tea/coffee and 6 small bites of fruity gel, choc donut, and sorbet. Each course captivates your senses with its vibrant presentation, alluring aromatics, complex textures, and remarkable depth of flavors. Every bite was unique and lingered beautifully on the palate. Would love to come back again. Curious to try their fall and winter menu. Without a doubt, Somni is deserving of each of their stars

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    Somni - @endoedibles on Instagram 12/7/24
 
 "Cow and her milk"

    @endoedibles on Instagram 12/7/24 "Cow and her milk"

    Somni - Margarita Pizza

    Margarita Pizza

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    Olivetta - Radiatore. Delicious.

    Olivetta

    3.8(602 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    •$$$$

    Patiently waiting for this place to open again because it's one of the greats. I've been here solo…read more I've been here with a group. The vibes are great every time. The food is incredible but I've only tried three items, and they're all goated: - paccheri pasta - creste de gallo pasta - brown sugar pudding for dessert Will be trying everything else as soon as they reopen.

    Olivetta is a restaurant I loved dining at and will absolutely be back to. One of the most…read morebeautiful restaurants in the city for sure, it's being added to my collection. However, no photos allowed and I respected the rules of the restaurant. So let me have my words do the photographic build up for Olivetta. We were headed to valet ($20) and somehow lucked into getting one of the very few parking spots right out front, score. We were warmly greeted and walked to our reservation immediately, walking by a rowdy gen x party at the bar adorned in cowboy hats & wanna-be influencers at nearly every table. It's so pretty inside, each room a little different but equally awe inspiring. I loved the vibe and my seat was perfectly placed in front of a giant mirror. My avoidant self did not have to view my reflection, but rather it was like a TV showing me all the hustle and bustle of the restaurant as diners shuffled back and forth to their seats. Watching the crowd was fun. Classy, range of ages, range of demographics but everyone is LA cool. You can be who you want here and Olivetta exemplifies that under their beautiful exterior. We had a perfect server by the way, very friendly and gave just the right level of service, not too much, not too little, just what I like, like I'm Goldilocks of Yelp LA Dining. We started with the squash blossoms, maybe regrettably so, as we had a hard time choosing an app. I'll try something else next time as they underwhelmed me. A nice crisp on the flowers but the stems were a bit much and I just found this dish to be aiight. Now the pastas I absolutely loved. We tried two and just adored them both. I was actually surprised at how good the portions were for such a classy, cute place. The Creste di Gallo was a sensation for the eyes and mouth, with a fun tableside creation of this dish. There's a generous shaving of cheese and delectable bone marrow in the dish, really great flavor and consistency. The Agnolotti was equally, if not even more, creamy and delicious. I was so full but could not stop eating this rich sauce over sage cream sauce and dried sage leaves. The roasted carrots were a nice accompaniment with our meal over a puffed feta bed sprinkled generously with pistachio and dill. Despite being full, we were still able to get through about half of the Chocolate Olive Oil Cake which was fluffy and soft with a chocolate ganache to pour over the top. I wouldn't have minded if this came with gelato or ice cream, just a tad but it was still a solid dessert. I do wish they had some non-alcoholic items like hot tea or coffee or espresso to go with dessert, they only had alcoholic offerings. Prior to beginning dinner, we did order some drinks. They had 3 Mocktails on their menu and were out of 1, so my friend and I ordered the only 2 mocktails ($16 a pop) options on offer. We found them okay - just fine, but wished they were excellent or more NA options were available & more care was intended for those of us who are Cali sober. Other than drinks though, I absolutely loved Olivetta. I'll absolutely be back to try more on the menu and I'm sitting here craving the Agnolotti, omggggggg it was so bomb. I def will be copping that dish again.

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    Olivetta - Entrance

    Entrance

    Olivetta - Chopped kale salad

    Chopped kale salad

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    Bar area

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