Great experience at Brother Jimmy's BBQ at National Harbor. I ordered the platter with ribs, brisket, pulled pork, mac and cheese, and cornbread. The ribs and brisket were the clear standouts. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and smoky. I'd come back just for those two alone. The pulled pork was average. Not bad, but I wouldn't order it again. The cornbread was perfect. Sweet with a little crisp on the edges, exactly how it should be. Mac and cheese was a hit with my kids. Overall, solid spot and definitely one of the better BBQ options in the area. I'd come back. read more

When in DC never think you will get good BBQ. Especially if your a Texan and use to the great BBQ in Texas. One word for this place. Disgusting. Also, if you want a COKE and not Pepsi forget about it. Even though they have a very large sign hanging on the wall advertising COKE. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Okay, I'm about to eat my words! I ate the greens -- and let me tell you, I never mess with restaurant greens because they're never it! Well, I talked a little smack to one of the owners, "Chef," about being from the South and how judgmental I am when it comes to so-called "Southern" food. I told him I've been on the hunt for something authentic. Whelp, he did it, folks. I finally found a place where I'll gladly go back and eat greens and cornbread -- Lawd! Now, y'all know I love catfish, but that one wasn't a winner for me. Still, I'll be back to try the ribs and that bread pudding I keep hearing about. Normally, I'd deduct a star, but Chef's personality and hospitality more than made up for it. I watched him move around the restaurant, checking in on guests to make sure everyone was satisfied. He even took the time to walk an elderly customer home who lived nearby in the community -- that spoke volumes. And hear me out... even the sweet tea was good! Go meet Chef. Eat! EAT! EAT! read more

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The family and I were staying at the Gaylord and came here for dinner. Many of the other restaurants had a wait but this one didn't. That was a sign. Though the wait staff that took care of us was attentive, there were a number of other staff that acted like they were totally disinterested in serving customers and did not want to be there. My daughters (10 and 12) had the chicken strips and fries and they did not like them at all. I tried them and confirmed that both were bland and flavorless. The fries did not even have salt. Who serves fries with no salt? I had the BBQ smoked wings. I have to admit that they were good. Overall the experience was sub-par and I would recommend going elsewhere. read more

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Closed indefinitely in early January 2026 according to a sign on the door. Website and social media have not yet been updated reflecting these changes. read more

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If you're looking for a good place to get some BBQ, you've found one. The brisket was pretty good, coleslaw was great, but the corn was not. The corn was mush and lacked any real flavor, but the rest of the meal made up for it. Service was good, and overall worth stopping by for a solid meal. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Brisket Platter with corn on the cob as an additional side. - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

What an incredible experience! When our group (the Grubbing Buddies) arrived at Brother Jimmy's BBQ at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD, we were told we couldn't sit on the patio outside. Instead, we had to grab a table indoors where both the music and football games on the huge TV screens were loudly blaring. When our waitress arrived, we asked again if we could sit in the outside area, and she this time she said, "Follow me," and just like that, we were outdoors with no earth-shattering noises. We then started our order. While the menu offered a variety of options, we all settled on the many samplings of flavored wings and, I gotta tell you, those wings were very tasty and satisfying. Their "Big Rich's Chicken Wings" saved the day. We got the BBQ smoked & grilled ones, along with the Spicy Buffalo wings served with ranch and blue cheese dressing. This was all we needed, except for my "Raging Bitch" beer, that was delicious too. again, I would like to return and try more of their many offerings, hopefully, in the near future. read more

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A solid choice for all types of BBQ and a good time with family and friends. Love the rustic vibe of the place. We had the pulled pork which was excellent. The pork had great flavor, which is good because their Carolina Vinegar Sauce wasn't particularly good. Skip it. My wife had the chicken which she loved. I'd love to try the brisket 'cause based on the pulled pork and chicken, it is probably good. Portions are generous and they offer a nice selection of sides. Our service was great! A bit sassy, but in a friendly, fun way. Brother Jimmy's has outside seating, TV's, a few arcade games, and a full bar to make this a great place to eat, drink, play, and hang out. Oh, I had to buy the T-shirt. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

This was a truly disappointing trip. The service was disinterested. The place was flat out filthy. The food was mid to poor in taste and quality. I got the burger with bacon the bacon was hard as a rock and the fries were limp. My daughter couldn't tell the difference between the pork and the chicken, and the mac and cheese was served cold. I went to the men's room before leaving and it looked like it wasn't cleaned in a month. As the party next to me paid and left, no attempt was even made to clean the table. On a street with plenty of options, I would skip this place. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - This was posted by the bathrooms. I guess this is their attempt at humor. But since the place was filthy, I'm not sure. - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

We had a large group meet here. There was plenty of space for us to meet. Everyone ordered a variety of foods. I had the catfish platter. The catfish was crispy and delicious. The greens and Mac n cheese were decent. There was one employee with long dark hair who sat at the entry way who did not smile and barely spoke. I tried to engage her a few times and she looked at me like I was from Mars. Her demeanor did make the visit challenging as I seemed to need to find a different employee for assistance. I'm not sure what her role was if she couldn't provide help. The manager, I think his name is Donte, was super welcoming and helpful. We appreciated him alot. Thanks for everything. read more

Loved this place! Pulled pork, brisket and fries! Fries are delicious! 3 options for bbq sauce! Cool vibes, lots of tvs, 2 basketball arcades, 2 ski balls, pool table. Right across the street from Gaylord national hotel! Lots of shops in this area on the harbor! read more

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Wow. I do not enjoy these types of reviews but I must help my community out. This place is just uneventful. Uneventful service uneventful flavor uneventful environment. All was bland and small servings and poor service. We had to wait on refills and the flavor of every sauce was uneventful. Bland and lacked any imagination at all. Not to mention that it was overpriced for what it was. I would recommend that you try someplace else. I wanted to like it but was let down. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Nachos Loaded - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

Food: I have been here many times before. What happened to this place. Wow has it changed. I dont know if i would come back. The catfish was not good at all. Way over cooked and tasted burnt. The corn was so bad i couldnt finish it. Lastly the cord bread was soooooo dry i took 2 bites. Wow. Soooooo bad. Never again. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Cat fish corn and cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

Came here with a couple friends who were staying at the Gaylord. Honestly, for the price I did expect a little more out of this. The chicken sandwich was a bit disappointing. The sauce lacked flavor, and the chicken itself was dry. The potato salad could have used some extra seasoning to elevate it. On a brighter note, my friend really enjoyed the Brussels sprouts! They were delicious, but unfortunately, her burger was undercooked. She requested medium-rare, but it came out closer to rare. Another friend had a positive experience with the brisket. The cornbread was a highlight, with generous portions. However, the side sauces seemed watered down and lacked the expected punch. Overall, the meal was a mixed bag. The fried pickles were a fun starter, though a bit on the small side. While some dishes fell short, there were some bright spots as well. Another note -- parking kind of sucks. Its $5 for 1.5 hours in a garage and not that much side parking. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

Jimmy's BBQ is a casual dining spot in National Harbor. Our family ventured in for a late lunch. The menu is limited, and we were surprised that the platters and combos only came with 1 side, when most BBQ places offers 1 meat and 2 sides. The pulled-pork and cornbread were enjoyed by our group. The "frickles" were soggy and the pulled chicken was dry. But, the bbq sauce options were really good. read more

Not sure why the service got such bad reviews, I went with friends on a Friday night and service was spot on from the hostess and waitress to runners. Food was good. I had the fried chicken platter with fried brussel sprouts. Chicken was hot, flavorful and you get 4 pieces! The brussel sprouts were too oily. Platter came with a decent piece of cornbread (lightly sweetened and with bits of corn). My friends shared the bbq wings and beef brisket nachos. The wings were great, but nachos were too sweet a too heavy bbq sauce that overpowered the cheese sauce. read more

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Visited with my family and was so dry. Tho this would be good bbq but it's actually not real bbq at all. The ribs are dry and tasteless obviously parboiled or precooked. We couldn't even eat them. You outthink the waiter would care or ask but nope. The employees are very unfriendly. Drag around so lazily and dropped about 20 F bombs right in front of me and my grandkids so disrespectful. Where is management???? Do not go here anywhere else in the harbor is better than this. Catfish over battered define more batter than fish. And hard over crunchy batter. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Catfish Bites - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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My friend and I went here on a whim for food a few nights ago and we thought that BBQ would be a great pick. Boy, we were definitely wrong that night. Upon walking in, there's lots of neon lit signs and lots of décor of old logos from soda/alcoholic companies. It's nice over all but we're here for the food. We were sat down by our waiter and we probably waited about 10-15 minutes before actually ordering our food. Perhaps the staff was short or so but it's also the weekend of a big convention (MAGfest) so maybe they should've planned better. We had a friend come through to dine in with us and our server did take his order promptly as well. By the time our orders was placed, more people came to sit down and it was started to get a bit packed. Looking at our watches, it has been 20 more minutes since we placed our order in. Then something really shocking happened to my friends and I five minutes later. Our server comes back and asks us to reiterate our orders again to her. I was very much confused as to believe maybe she wanted to confirm that our orders were up but no. She did not enter them in the system so we ended up sitting there like ducks for a good half hour. Our patience were getting really low at this point and we initially thought about walking out. After joking about the whole situation for a good 10 minutes, our food finally came out. I got the fried chicken dish which just came with fries in a basket and cornbread. I guess the only thing that's redeeming it from being a 1 star is that you get four pieces. It was surprisingly fried fresh, crunchy and salty like any good southern fried chicken. Fries were lukewarm but they had some crunch to it. I think it'd be better if they were warmer. The cornbread.... yeah no it was hard as a brick. It was so dry that I had to drink water and that did not even help. I do not know if this was left in the oven for too long but please do not serve your customers something inedible. Some other things I noticed was perhaps our waiter was the only one on the floor unless there were more but it does seem like she was talking majority of the orders of people that walked in. Lots of messy tables that haven't been bussed down. Eventually they did but that was when I left. Granted that was a two hour experience which I don't know if I could recommend this place. There's better BBQ places, and Brother Jimmy's BBQ isn't it. read more

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I don't know what's being served here but it wasn't bbq. Maybe it was an attempt at bbq similar to when public schools would serve something with barbecue sauce and call it ribs? I stopped in here after enjoying a show at the dueling pianos. I took a seat at the bar and the service was good which was its sole redeeming quality. I ordered the brisket sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese. When it came out, I laughed a bit. It was so tiny and the 3 little slices of pickle? There were three pieces of brisket on the sandwich that felt like it was frozen and then microwaved. The entire sandwich was 6 bites and for 20$ it wasn't worth it. I would recommend finding another bbq restaurant in the area. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Smoked Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

We arrived to DC on a late night flight and found most restaurants to be closed. I should have trusted my gut when there was a security guard who asked for our IDs at the door (my husband and I are in our 50s). When we entered there was no one at the hostess station and we were almost runover by a server. After finding a seat at a wet and sticky table (it's crazy that one table was both WET and STICKY), my husband went to the bar (5 steps away) to find a menu and after some time he came back and we reviewed our choices. We decided and then he went back to the bar to order. He waited. And waited. And waited. There was only one person in front of him. There were clearly several regulars there that the bartender knew so she made a conscious decision to not only give them her full attention but also engage in tons of banter with them while ignoring other customers. After about 15 minutes, I tapped him on the shoulder because I was exhausted and NO ONE seemed to want us to patronize this establishment... not one server (I saw three as I sat at a table) and not the bartender (who was clearly entertaining friends that night). If you're hungry, tired, or not a local/favored patron, DO NOT COME HERE FOR FOOD OR DRINKS because you probably won't be served. read more

Maybe the worst barbecue spot in all of the greater Washington DC area. I'd give the food a 5/10 -Brisket was dry, sauce was bland and non original, and the Mac and cheese made my mouth feel as if I was being suffocated by the 4 I once brought back to my dorm in college as a drunk last resort. The service was a 4/10, uninterested, and non attentive waitress, no timing on the drinks, and a random pop-a-shot machine that was louder than the Challenger explosion read more

We had a pleasant experience here. My family arrived with our toddler close to 10pm on a Thursday and Q(part of the security team) took the time to ask a manager if we could be seated. We appreciated this alone. Then we were seated and the positive vibes remained with Jasmine as our server. She was upbeat, fast and checked on us throughout our time ther. I ordered the brisket platter with collard greens as my side and cornbread. I enjoyed my entire meal. Parts of my brisket was a little dry but most of it was just right. We'll more than likely be back. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Servers were awesome, food was on point! Had brisket, collard greens, cornbread and mac-n-cheese. Delightful meal.

Cool rustic man cavy interior. I chose the catfish platter instead of the brisket or the pulled pork because I am trying to avoid meat for the moment. Well, they could've seasoned the fish before dropping it in the breading. The cornbread was just ok, kinda sweet. I did enjoy rhetorical side of fried Brussel sprouts. The waitress was great and attentive. We had our retirement dinner here for my coworker. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Catfish Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

Worst experience, showed up with my ESA dog was asked to sit outside but when I asked for a server I was told to come in and order at the bar after being told a server would come outside. Honestly ridiculous at this point read more

Greens are real deal! Cooked perfectly and pot liquor is flavorful down to last drop! I'd say order a double! Catfish bites tasty good crust and came out fresh out the grease piping hot! read more

It was ok. I went for lunch and wanted something diff and this was an okay spot. Service was average, they added a 15% gratuity automatically which I really dislike and only tipped an xtra dollar as opposed to $5. The atmosphere was cool, great for families and groups. They also have games for youngsters and young at hearts to play, unfortunately I was sat next to the basketball game lol. I had pulled pork and cole slaw which was ok. The slaw actually was good and the pulled pork taste like other places I've been that were good. The bbq sauces were limited (2) and they were average. In think taste wise it's comparable to Famous Dave's but w better cornbread. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Pulled Pork Platter - One Pound - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

The food was okay. Nothing to rewrite home about. My wings were over cooked. The take out service at the bar was quick and the waitress very pleasant. read more

Ok... - The the game was on (plus) - The sign worked (plus) - The salads were fresh (plus) - Waitress was kind (plus) - Great atmosphere (plus) Enjoy! read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Pork Sandwiches - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

Picture it: late night, National Harbor, rumbling bellies. Enter: Brother Jimmy's. We sat at the bar, and initial service was quick. I ordered a drink-- it was super weak and watered down. It did not leave a lasting impression, so I have no idea what it was. I also ordered fried pickles (vegetarian at a bbq place; I knew what I was getting into). They were bad. Super thin and all breading, no pickle. My husband ordered actual bbq but it was awful. He got a sandwich, but the bun was essentially bare and it had no flavor. The ambiance is kind of cool, with some games and stuff. But there's no saving this one. I'd skip it on all accounts. read more

Came here last night and they have terrible service. As you walk in on the right hand side they have a sign posted that 15% gratuity will be added to everyone's tab so the team members are not motivated to help. We usually tip more than 15% but terrible service doesn't deserve a tip. Our server took our order and eventually brought out water for my husband and I. We got our food and never saw our waiter again. My husband ordered a drink (alcohol, can't recall what it was) and the server never came back to ask if he wanted another. Everyone needed water. When the server came back I asked for a water refill thinking he would refill the entire table but he only came back with one glass for me. Someone in our party asked for water and a box. Again only came back with one glass of water and no box. Our friend never got her box so we just left. I had the Chicken Nachos and the Mac N Cheese. The chicken nachos were a joke. Who puts shredded chicken on nachos? Also, nacho sauce tasted weird. I expect real cheese when I order nachos at a restaurant. See photo for reference. I ate them because I had ordered them but it looked like food made by a child for a child. I also got the Mac N Cheese. It was good better than the craft box stuff lol. I would not return to the establishment. I also saw our server go to CVS and come back with a bag which is why he never came back to check on us after we got our food. All of the servers were hanging out in a back room. He only came once we flagged him down. Terrible service. I can see why they had to implement the 15% tip minimum. read more

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Came here to unwind a bit with friends and grab a few drinks. I did two visits while I was in the area and both were at the opposite end of the spectrum. The first night was earlier in the week which was probably why it was better to visit. We were a decent size group, but not too big. If I remember correctly, there was a DJ that started later in the night. Which was kind of great since the area he set up in was like their gaming room. Because most of those games were broken, out of service. When the DJ began to play it made it more lively. But hard to hear. The bartenders were amazing on this night. The drinks were on point and they were very accommodating. They made sure to get the drinks out as fast as they could. The next time I was here, it was nearly the opposite. Crowded, carded at the door, karaoke night. Something was just off and we were told that we needed to order in order to be at a table. I was over it and left. Went elsewhere to grab a bite to eat where I wasn't so rushed. read more

Eh. I called before coming and whoever answered the phone hung up initially, I called back and it seemed to be a different person who was friendlier I'll say. Upon walking in, there was a lady who was just sitting there and then the host came over, she literally just sat there and didn't say anything , so I had to ask her could she help me - very weird interactions. All the people who seemed to be working this night except my waiter Sean that I came into contact with were just very unprofessional, eating by the hostess stand, having casual conversations like we can't hear them. Just not my cup of tea. The food was pretty good : I got the smoked BBQ wings, tasted the Mac and Cheese ( reminds me of KFC, but I like that type of Mac so it's a yes for me), and got the brisket! Best thing was hands down the brisket our server Sean was also amazing . Would follow him to a different restaurant just to interact with him. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Smoked & Grilled Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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Excellent food... Everything we had was so good... But... Hostess seemed like we were bothering her, and our waitress, while very nice, didn't really check in on us too often and we had to wait about 30mins just to get our check.. The staff just didn't really seem to want to be there or check on us. 5 stars for food but 2 stars for staff not really being present. Would totally eat here again though. The Carolina BBQ sauce is boss on the pulled pork.. Kinda overpriced but so is everything else at the Harbor... read more

I went to Brother Jimmy's BBQ with a large group (10+) of coworkers for lunch. I had no issues with the waitress and service. Visually the food looked great, but it was honestly a disappointment to me and my coworkers. We ordered brisket, pulled pork, baked beans, Mac & cheese, potato salad , ribs etc. Meats - The brisket and pulled pork were dry and charred between me and my co-workers. It wasn't moist nor tender like it was off the smoker. Sides - Beans were good, we all liked the beans. Potato salad wasn't fresh or tasted homemade. I had pieces of potatoes that were iced cold literally. Two co-workers said the Mac & cheese was low quality regarding the cheese and wasn't good. We all thought it was leftovers from the day before due to the food quality, and our orders came out quickly (5-8) minutes. Overall, I would recommend a different BBQ restaurant. read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Smoked Brisket Sandwich Baked Beans (contains pork) Potato Salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

BBQ So Good It Should Be Illegal We almost kept walking. The place looked empty, and we second-guessed it--but stepping in was the best decision we made all week. We started with apps, and from that moment on, it was game over. The Caesar salad? Hit different. Cornbread croutons. Whoever came up with that deserves a raise and a holiday named after them. The BBQ wings? Smoky, saucy perfection. And the catfish bites? Crispy outside, tender inside, seasoned to the gods. Then came the entrees--and the kitchen did not let up. One of us said the collard greens tasted just like his momma's. Not like mom's cooking. His actual mom's. That's sacred ground. As for the ribs? I blinked and they were gone. Fell off the bone, straight into my soul. Tay handled our table like a pro--friendly, smooth, and dialed in from start to finish. Just the right energy. She even brought out Chef Jackie to meet us. Chef thanked us personally and then hit us with the dessert trifecta: key lime pie, bread pudding, and fried Oreos. Who does that anymore? The vibe? Easy and welcoming. The service? Top-tier. The food? Unforgettable. If you're in the area and don't eat here, I honestly don't know what you're doing with your life. This spot is the truth. read more

I literally stumbled here during a staycation at the Gaylord based on a recommendation from my bartender at the hotel. I wanted a black owned establishment, with good food and a good crowd but not over crowded. This place hit the bar. The cat fish nuggets were delicious, well seasoned, flavorful and piping hot. Dory the bartender Inspite of her servicing the entire bar she was attentive and fast. This may be a second round spot. read more

I read the YELP reviews prior to coming here and was a bit cautious. Nevertheless, i visited with a colleague for dinner with high hopes . Traditional BBQ decor with a nice outdoor area ( too cold to use for my taste). We started off with beverages and they have a robust list of drafts and Margs! I did like their basic menu with all of the classics including baby-backs. I ordered the combo platter along with Mac n Cheese and some beans - it comes with corn bread . Now, I just came from Austin Texas and had some BBQ there and this was better than one of the famous venues ( see my earlier reviews ) - no BS ! The platter was hot, tasty and I really liked their basic BBQ sauces as well ! Sides were good and the service was pretty good too . My colleague got the pulled pork and she enjoyed as well. Corn bread was quite good too. Overall I was impressed and surprised although based on the reviews, it may be a little inconsistent as far as food or meat quality. On my watch, it was very good BBQ and worth a visit !! read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Pull Pulled Pork Platter - 1/2 pound - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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While away for business, I came here for dinner. It was during happy hour, and between five and six, only two other people were inside, so it was quiet. I had the catfish sandwich, and it was ok. My preference is for it to be blackened. I did like the Mac & cheese. The waitress was friendly, and the place looked clean. I do not like the 15% gratuity that is automatically charged to the bill. I worked in the service industry for over a decade and believe that a tip should be earned, not expected, and certainly not as an automatic charge. As the restaurant is in a tourist area, pay your staff. read more

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So-so BBQ wouldn't recommend it unless it's the only thing open. Brisket was served with nothing but fat on it which was a waste. Limited selection of sauces Sides of collard greens and coleslaw were good! Don't waste your time buying the fried pickles. They are pickle skins with nothing but a super thin slice of pickle skin and all batter. Finally, the 15% automatic gratuity to everyone's check is pretty heinous. Means the restaurant isn't paying their workers a good wage and wants customers to cover it. $50 for a simple BBQ plate and drink is ridiculous and not worth it. Service was subpar and I could get better service through a drive-thru! read more

Brother Jimmy's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Oxon Hill, Maryland

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