Sadly giving this 2 stars. My mom had been raving about this spot so we decided to come here to celebrate a birthday! The service was SO slow and although our waiter kept apologizing he didn't get any better. After our meal, my mom and I had the worst stomach aches. We had shared all of the dishes we ordered together so it must have been something we ate. After dinner we headed up to bowl and that was a fun experience! They gave us cute socks that had Pinstripes written on them and the staff were much more attentive. read more

Pinstripes - Bowling Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Came back here with kiddos for dinner before movie. It is much a better choice than food at Cinépolis. Kids enjoyed the fries, pizza and Mac and cheese. I had salmon. Good texture and flavor. I had some wine which was decent. Food was served pretty fast. Service has been consistently friendly and fast. Restroom is located on the upper level. Good place to revisit read more

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This review is for lunch in early Aug 2024 and dinner in late Sept 2024. The food was great on the first visit but I had an issue that I brought to the attention of management. So I gave the place another try, which is why this review is for two separate visits. Menu is broken up into sections (salads/soups/sandwiches/flatbread for which you can do combo), along with pastas, chefs specials, etc. (Weekend is an all you can eat brunch.) Food is great. Ten stars out of five stars for the super salad, which I ordered on both of my visits. The candied pecans, blue berries, raspberries, humboldt fog goat cheese, grains, figs, veggie chips, avocado, grains on spinach with honey red wine vinegarette was amazing---and I did not even add a protein on purpose (despite being a big meat eater). I would love to replicate this at home. Even my parents loved this salad, and they are picky eaters. We also shared the full rack of baby back ribs--which were nice and meaty, tender, full of flavor, and finger lickin' good. They came with BBQ sauce on (which I liked), and cut up in three portions of about 3 ribs in stack. It came with parmesean fries and a few slices of pickles. We also received a bowl for the rib bones, along with an extra napkin and lemon wedge for our fingers. We had the ribeye, which was tender too (but the baby back ribs were better). The three cheese polenta tasted like mashed potatoes with some corn (was okay) but needed something else, and I liked the crispy crust. The stalks on the asparagus were too thin so the ends were stringy to eat. The restaurant is beautiful and two stories. Upstairs -- lots of stairs -- has more dining area and a larger bathroom whereas the downstairs only had one bathroom (one person/one room). It has a bocci ball area next to the restroom which is across from the open kitchen area where you can see a pizza oven and lots of staff working behind the counters. A bar is located near the front of the restaurant which has lots of seating. You can sit outside on the patio area which has a larger play area for kids and is nice to hang out. Located in the Hillsdale mall, the place is on the corner very visible. We had great service tonight. Our server checked on us regularly, brought us another bottle of water when we were low, and let us know that anyone in purple shirt could help out if they were busy. I would recommend for food, atmosphere, and service. I would visit here again next time I am in town. read more

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*CONSUMER ALERT* gift cards scam !!! FYI this company will keep any money left over on the gift card for themselves. Went in today at San Mateo to use two $50 gift cards for $87 breakfast and was told they can't give change anymore or even allow the remaining balance to go towards the tip. Tried to tell me because the new owner bought out the old bankrupt company, so they can't even honor the gift card if it wasn't a physical card...lucky us !? However, we simply just lose the $13 remaining and the company keeps it !!!!! What a genius but crooked strategy. Why are customers penalized and why do they just get to keep the money...can't even give it as a tip to your hard working employees. Shame shame shame Creatively scamming money from consumers should be a crime even if there is some crazy legal loophole. #richgetricher read more

Updating my review to five stars. After hearing about our experience, Pinstripes went out of their way to incorporate my feedback. We went back for a birthday celebration and Pablo, Alfredo, and the rest of the staff were so attentive and kind and just all around so fun! The food was also noticeably better. The meats were much more tender. The salmon dishes were delectable as was the ice cream bowl Alfredo surprised us with. The staple goat cheese pasta was also a must try. Ambiance is the same as last time, casual, accessible. Overall I'm very impressed with the service and quality and the attention and care Pinstripes provides to its customers! read more

We came around 7:30pm on a Tuesday and it was empty, understandably since it closes at 9pm on a random weekday lol. The restaurant itself is nice, especially around the evening with the open windows and dimmed lights. I ordered the Lobster Mac and Cheese, Truffle Fries, and a mango juice. The Mac and Cheese wasn't bad. I liked how we were given bread to dip and eat with the meal. I'll admit, it was dry at the top and the sauce was sitting at the bottom, but after mixing everything together, everything was incorporated better. Fries were good though! To be fair, there are a lot more options to choose from, so I would not mind trying different items of the menu our next visit. read more

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Came with a large group of coworkers and they seem to handle larger groups well. Service and drinks were great! Had the honey glazed salmon and the berry blossom mocktail which was tasty. Several coworkers had the ribeye with three cheese polenta and asparagus. The ribeye was a hit. Dessert was delicious, a brownie with vanilla gelato. read more

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We came back because from our last episode we had gift cards and did not get to use. Made a reservation for 6p because from experience it's better to make one. Got there a little early and they explained that our table would be ready in about 15 min as they were waiting for their servers to come in, that's fine. It was quite busy with private events and I noticed it was Two for Tuesday-basically get two of the same item for the price of one (sounds like a great deal). Our server was Elizabeth and she was very nice, helpful and attentive. While we ate we kept laughing about how the lights kept dimming down then getting brighter at times. Maybe someone was just trying to get the right lighting and the music was "club" like, but no complaints there. Our table ordered the chicken wings and pigs in a blanket for starters, entrees included a burger, and two orders of the filet mignon plate medium rare. Funny thing is we saw on our table ticket notes "negative feedback" which is true, we did provide comments before. Well we literally got our main entrees before the apps, which is kind of strange. You'd think they would get the cadence by now and know the timing of food. What would Gordon Ramsey say...! We got our entrees the table next to us who ordered around the same time did not even have their apps. Our server apologized and said the chicken wings take a little while to make, ok but still doesn't mean your entrees come out was before apps. About 5-10 min later our apps arrived. Service was better but for sure you can tell they were still under staffed. The table next to us got their apps when ours arrived. We had dessert - Brownie with ice cream (good) and the celebration sundae which could have been more celebratory...basically 2 pretzel rods stuck into 2 scoops of ice cream and chocolate syrup on the side. Once you the pretzels broken up and mixed in it was better. The experience this time around was better except for the entrees before apps issue. Service from Elizabeth was good, and we will probably be back with a group but I wish they would bring back the ribeye and the burrata on the chop salad. read more

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Pro: the food and service were yummy and they had lots of vegetarian options and outdoor seating. Con: My super salad entree wasn't filling, and at $14 it ought to be. There wasn't a vegetarian add-on like tofu for it either. read more

Always a good place to go for any occasion. I brought my stuff there for celebrate birthday Christmas dinner, family dinner and bowling and last time we went for Sunday brunch for Easter. It was overwhelming with collection of food and drink and dessert. Well done. read more

Serseren and Pablo provided excellent service. They both came by numerous times to assist us and made excellent recommendations. A+++ service !! I would recruit both if I owned my own business read more

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Went there for a quick birthday celebration. Thumbs down-- no acknowledgment of some sort for the birthday. Reservation ticket shows bday info. We ordered burgers which were awesome, Mac and cheese which was good and calamari which was okay. They forgot our calamari but the orders arrived fast despite of. Place was really nice. Ambiance was great. Greeters and servers were nice . There were big parties and we waited a long time to get our bill. Quite frankly it seemed they forgot about us. read more

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This was quite the experience...and not in a good way. I am not sure if this place is about to shut down but it sure seemed like it. The only good thing is that we got a good laugh out of it but I don't think I will ever come back. Food was tasty, everyone at our table enjoyed their meal. I had the Caesar salad with salmon. The salad was fresh, dressing was flavorful, and salmon was cooked well. My husband had a burger that was just okay. Fries were tasty. The biggest problem was the service and the management. Our table had 4 bottles of water and zero glasses for 8 people. Our waiter never noticed so eventually we had to grab glasses from two nearby tables. When we told her she just shrugged and said "ok that's fine". Next we tried to order drinks and were told they were out of multiple things, including all blanco tequilas (???) and all mezcals. They said they were switching menus but it seemed like they were emptying inventory in preparation of closing down. Our waiter seemed to be serving at least half the restaurant and yet there were 4 different people running food, which was weird. They would bring dishes to the wrong side of the table and make us pass the plates down..which is fine, but just not great service. They also forgot one of our kids' cheese pizzas, didn't have enough kids menus, and didn't bring enough bread for the two kids at our table. My sister in law received her dinner before my father in law received his drink, and my 5 year old nephew had to wait until the table was nearly finished with their meals before he got his pizza. It is a miracle he didn't have a meltdown. Overall it was just a very odd dinner, our waiter was nice and seemed to be trying hard but was fighting an uphill battle in a mismanaged restaurant. Even though the food was good and my drink, when it eventually came, was good too, I would not come back here and I would not recommend this place. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon for a girls' day. My friend put our names on a list earlier that day, and I was waiting for them to reply when an available spot would be open, but since it was getting late, we decided to just do a walk-in. Upon arrival, we found out the entire place was booked! I wish there was a way for us to be informed earlier. I've shopped at this mall before, and I've seen Pinstripes from the outside, but was never sure of what it actually was on the inside. I was surprised to know there was bocce ball and bowling! Well, the name makes sense, but when you walk in, if feels like a bit more upscale Yard House restaurant than a play area. I didn't even get to see the bowling alleys because they were upstairs and hidden away. When I walked up to use the restroom, it was full of graduation parties and other celebrations. Everyone dressed really nice. We decided to just eat dinner here. The service was great. I liked that they asked us if we wanted the food to come out all at once or one by one with the appetizers first. We wanted it to come all at once, and we shared it family style between 4 people. We got the... Chicken and goat cheese pasta: This was delicious but there were like 3 tiny pieces of chicken. Sad. Wish we had more bang for our buck here. Margherita pizza: Tasted good although salty. I wondered if it was the cheese. When my cheese fell off, I tried it alone. Turns out, the tomato sauce on this was overly salted. I dipped the crust in the ranch that came with our apps. Calamari: Nice breading, crispy, and had a decent portion. I like when calamari is thin and breaded. Truffle fries: Crispy and tasty when it was fresh. I liked that it wasn't too greasy nor doused in truffle oil. For the drinks, we got the puccinis and the Tuscan sangrias. They weren't particularly strong but they were refreshing! The servers gave great recommendations. I'd love to come back for mimosas and/or happy hour. My friend saw chocolate fountain inside and got excited, but I think that's only for brunch. read more

Went in for Father's Day brunch and it did not disappoint! We had reservations so we were seated quick. They have 2 areas, upstairs and downstairs. Both areas carry the same options. Once we got settled, I helped the kids make their selections and grab their food. A little overwhelming for them and the hot food was a bit hard for them to open and grab food but they enjoyed it. Their favorite part of course was the chocolate fountain. I think they made 2-3 trips dipping whatever they could. They had a good time. I had a little bit of everything that I could. I didn't want to potentially waste food so I avoided food that I would normally eat. I went for the prime rib, cut in front of you, and it was delicious. I also had an egg white omelet made just for me - not the best but it wasn't bad. The risotto was sticky and very thick, I'd probably skip that next time. The parfait was delicious - it was the granola and honey for me. I will definitely have to plan better if we decide to go back. There was so many options and I wasn't prepared for it. But it definitely will be in our options for future special occasions. read more

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This is specifically for the bistro & during the Santa buffet brunch! I think the pricing reflected the options for the buffet brunch well EVEN THOUGH, the website stated it was $45 per person and we were charged $48 each instead and we didn't even get any alcoholic beverages or add ons. When I brought it to the servers attention, it seemed like he just made up assumptions but I didn't have the energy to argue over $18. We originally had plans to take pictures with Santa in San Ramon for hella more $ and a smaller menu so I'm glad we ended up here somewhat last minute. However, my biggest issue was getting ahold of the staff for the bistro prior to our reservation. My sister and I made two separate reservations and I wanted to confirm they could seat us together because we were a bigger group of 10. Luckily, they were able to put us together on the day of so I got no complaints since it worked out. The place itself was nice and clean so it felt inviting. As soon as we walked in Santa was seated right at the front for the kids to see. I don't think they were ready for us though because they were literally adding more decorations and props as we were trying to take pictures with him lol. Either way, hella options for breakfast and lunch. I'm always down for an omelette station & the waffles were surprisingly fluffy & the best I've had so far. I think they could improve on the service end of things. For example, I asked for a kids cup or lid with a straw so my daughter wouldn't break the glass and then they would tell me they would have to find out if it was available, or I'd ask other things that they would say wait for the waiter and it'd take awhile for him to pop back at our table. Regardless, we'll probably be back especially for special events like this. I'm also interested in booking parties here in the future. read more

I went to their Saturday brunch and the food was amazing. The service was even better.We had a waiter named Alfredo. He was very attentive, mindful and service-oriented . He had many tables besides ours, and in lieu of how many people were there,we felt like we were his only table. The service was amazing. We are sold on pin stripes. The food, the service excellent.We give it five stars read more

It's difficult to rate this place because it's both a bowling alley as well as a restaurant (located on the first level). Pros: Easy to find, cool, classy atmosphere, and I liked the dinner options. There were plenty of meat and vegetarian dishes depending on one's preference and my French dip was tasty. If you come in a large group, you can make a reservation and the tables are large. Cons: Bowling here was super expensive. I think we paid $60 per person for two hours (including shoe rental) and I didn't think there were any special amenities that warranted the price. The lanes were also very crowded and lots of noise and commotion everywhere (like any bowling alley I suppose), so I'm not sure I could differentiate this fancier location from a plain ol' bowling alley. I would come for the food if you want American-style dining in a large group but skip the bowling. Located near Hillsdale Mall so parking is always a hassle and there are tons of people everywhere, especially on a weekend. read more

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Pinstripes has quickly become one of my kids favorite restaurants due to their weekday specials and affordable kids menu that comes with a drink and a dessert of their choosing! Unfortunately the weekend all-you-can-eat buffet isn't worth it for our family, so we try to sneak in a visit when we can on the weekdays. The items we've tried so far have been delicious and portions are generous and the staff have always been accommodating. One of our favorite kid friendly spots! read more

Rosy the server was great and made us very happy in celebrating my wife's birthday. She was very attentive and helpful. Please have her a raise. She had a beautiful and genuine smile. We like to see her again soon as we frequent Pinstripe often read more

Came here early afternoon and it was bustling! the service was great and the food was pretty good as well. I got the brioche burger medium ($19) and the pattie came out really juicy. The parmesan fries were also good. I also liked the Puccini, it was sweet and fruity. Lots of holiday vibes and decor read more

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I've visited Pinstripes several times but this was my first time to their Brunch Buffet. For $34.99 you can have made-to-order omelet bar with lots of meat and veggie and cheese choices, prime rib and ham freshly carved, hot foods like bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, balsamic brussel sprouts, Parmesan risotto, oven-roasted potatoes and Neapolitan style pizza. For pickier little ones, chicken fingers, Mac and cheese, fruit and yogurt parfaits. There's also a mini waffle station with great toppings like lemon ricotta, whipped cream, Nutella, chocolate or caramel sauce, and warm maple syrup. Or if you prefer toasted bagel with salmon and all the fixings. Shrimp cocktail, several types of salads. And biscuits and gravy. And to finish it all off a chocolate fountain with lots of goodies to dip. There is something for everyone. We also added mimosas which come in orange, grapefruit, cranberry & pineapple . The food was delicious and our service was good. I look forward to going back again with friends. read more

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Service was absolutely horrible from start to finish. Not the service that we would expect from these prices...it was a if we were an inconvenience to the staff and that was a huge let down. Even with a reservation we were left off of the birthday and events board when we walked in. We weren't walked to our lane so when we got upstairs it was mass confusion and we were asked why we walked up or what we were doing here...even with a receipt in hand. We were taken to a dirty lane and had to wait for them to clean it up (well into our paid reservation time) No explanations of anything even though we said it was our first time. No waitstaff to take drink orders so we had to go find them. $120 per hour for a lane of bowling...of course you are going to be happy and cheer on your friends as they bowl and have a good time, the staff came over a few times to tell us we were loud...umm what? Not the service that I would expect to have on my birthday outting...none the less we had fun but this experience was a huge let down. read more

This an awesome restaurant, bowling alley.I came here for the first time today and had there Saturday all you can eat buffet.Lots of items to choose from.I went to the omelet station and got mushrooms, green onion and cheese . Also roast beef,ham, salmon,ect and the desert station was nice.They have a running chocolate fountain to dip strawberries, chocolate brownies,ect into Also sodas n coffee n tea are part of the buffet The service is is fantastic.There is downstairs dining were I ate and upstairs dining near their bowling alley and patio dining both upstairs and downstairs.I recommend this place. read more

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Brunch buffet... variety is great, their food set up is spread out, so make sure that you do the once go around before you start filling your plate. The staff is very attentive with refilling drinks and clearing plates. The wait can be long, so make sure you make reservations ahead of time. Parking can be challenging in the garage. The ambiance is very casual. Lots to see in the area while you enjoy your food. read more

Pinstripes - Bar area - Bowling Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great brunch, so many options! The best part however was our server Alfredo! He made us feel welcome, took care of us and made sure the birthday girl enjoyed her day. read more

I have been here multiple times for bowling with my family and company events on a larger scale. This location is great and can accommodate small or large groups. If you are going there for bowling, I would highly recommending making a reservation online for your lane. Checking in was fast, the cost of shoes is included in your rental and you can order food and drinks from their menu to come directly to your lane. We bowled for 2 hours and had a great time. Their bowling system is easy to work and they have a cute little feature of using the picture you took for your profile to be used in the animations as you bowl a strike, spare, or miss. The interactive part was entertaining for my son. For dinner alone, their menu is pretty big and they have an option for almost everyone on their menu. The staff has always been friendly and now my kid has come to love coming here because of the fun he has. Would definitely recommend for a group outing for both kids and adults. Will definitely come back and maybe try their morning brunch as we have heard good things about that as well. read more

We arrived for happy hour located in the bar area and stayed for dinner. I thought the food was ok nothing I'd have to come back for. Our server at dinner was very attentive compared to our server at the bar... The restaurant itself was decorated beautifully with all their Christmas decorations. If I'm in the area I'd just go for hh. *Imo food is comparable to a bjs. read more

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Best experience at a bowling alley. My kids were so happy to be here. The server was always on time and always friendly. This place will be my favorite place to come back to from now on. I am a happy camper! The new manager, Gabe was great and worked hard to make everything smoother. read more

They have many events as an event venue going on here plus a full bar and restaurant running. It's a happening place. Went here for bowling private birthday event upstairs. They have their process together and organized. Bowling buffet style food was pretty solid. I adore their soft baked cookies! Unlimited on beverages. It's a convenient and spacious spot for gathering and celebrating different occasions. They have their ducks in a row. Family fun day! read more

In 2025 Pinstripes has given us a ton of free brunch coupons. We were there last Saturday and used 2 free brunch coupons. Today we attempted to use another two coupons but they told us we can only use one. No where on the coupon does it state only one can be used per table and we never had an issue in the past. We still have about 20 coupons that were given to us that we will not use as they expire in 2025. That's how often we went there. We did not ask for the coupons, they just kept giving them to us. With the new management rules for the coupons will change to suit their needs. Just keep that in mind. Many of the other Pinstripes have closed and this will probably close too as they don't know how to treat customers. read more

On 12/31, we went for an early dinner. We were greeted quickly, we were directed to a corner table, which have sat in and that area uncomfortable. We asked if we could sit in another seat? The hostess said no. There were 5 vacancies in this area!!! We then pointed to several empty seats, but each she had excuses. Finally she said we can sit in the first seat or the. I was ready to walk out, but decided to stay and sat in the bar. The pros were food and very good service, the big con was the attitude of the hostess. Granted it was New Year's Eve, but the place was half empty, with many employees at the desk were chatting or on the phones. We won't be back anytime soon. Will walk a few steps across to California Pizza next time. read more

We came here for Sunday brunch and it was busy! After a 30 mins wait even with reservation, we were offered a discount and seating up stairs. The up stairs area were more quiet but you have to lug your food up a flight of stairs. The food variety and quantity were good but maybe not worth full price of $38 pp. There are long times at omelet and waffle stations. Be prepared to wait for your food. The meats offered are good. Be aware not all drinks are covered in buffet cost. For example they charged more for latte, check before ordering. Overall ambiance is good, and a nice buffet for parties and events. read more

I came here for the first time for a high school graduation dinner this past summer. We were a table of 8 seated in the lower level of the restaurant and only came for lunch and did not participate in bocce ball or bowling. I'll admit that I went in with expectations of food similar to a Yard House. I walk by all the time on my way to Cinepolis and it always seems lively and the food looked good. I'd also heard they had live music during the summer on some nights as well so it was on my radar. Given the size of our party and it being lunchtime on a weekday, service was attentive and consistent. Food came out pretty quickly and the staff checked on us a few times throughout the meal. I had the chicken Caesar salad, Buffalo cauliflower, and a brownie dessert. Pros: Good size menu, large and fun venue, attentive service, and good food. read more

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We hosted an event at Pinstripes last night, and Liz absolutely crushed it! From start to finish, she went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Super friendly, incredibly helpful, and just a joy to coordinate on site with. She made fantastic suggestions- including the chicken parm, which was literally to die for- and even picked out some amazing bottles of wine for our group. She also mixed up a great round of shots that got the fun going in the best way. Her attention to detail and warm, welcoming vibe made the whole night even more special. This event is a repeat summer event so we'll definitely be coming back- and you can bet I'll be requesting Liz again. She's a total gem! read more

It's always nice to come here to dine outside when weather is nice during happy hour specials read more

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Pinstripes, in San Mateo hosted my Granddaughter's 13th birthday party, and it exceeded all my expectations. The quests enjoyed the games and food. The staff were amazing, attentive and helpful. I want to especially thank Sophie and Matt for their service, you two are truly amazing people. Thank you both! We will definitely be returning to Pinstripes. read more

First time here. I like their Signature Chop Salad. Very light dressing and big portion. I ordered the Filet Mignon Trio. The glaze was a bit too sweet for me, and the Brussels Sprouts were a big over cooked (burnt) ti my taste. I didn't try the Super Salad or the Maple Glazed Salmon, but the salmon did look very delicious. Overall, the pricing and the portion are very reasonable. Parking is easy since it's located inside the shopping mall. Didn't get to try their drinks tonight. Will have to come back and try it. It's a nice place to hang out with friends. It's not a loud noisy environment so we get to chat which is a plus. read more

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Great vibe spot Food is average but the bowling is great Great weekend spot service is ok read more

I have been here a few times already, to eat to bowl for HH... but today I wanted to write this review because of the excellent service we got today! Came in around 3:30 during HH and asked for a table of 7. Sat outside because it was a beautiful afternoon in San Mateo. Seated right away and our server Karina was very nice and patient with our large party. She was able to accommodate our orders as we kept ordering as people came. Very attentive and made sure to check on us often. We celebrated a birthday (which I have never done before there) and the team went above and beyond our expectations! Food here is good but dessert was so good! Thanks Karina! read more

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