Great food, love the courtyard, and great service! And the bar service is incredible!!!

This is the second time that my husband and I have been to Saratoga Springs so we wanted to try this restaurant out because we weren't able to last time we visited. The restaurant itself had good vibes very busy and for how busy it was the service was great. I forgot what drinks we ordered, but I remember them being balanced and delicious. I really liked those hot honey deviled eggs. They were very unique and different and I would definitely order them again. They cooked our steak perfectly, medium rare, and we added shrimp and mac & cheese to that dish and we shared it. It was also very good. The restaurant is in a really good location right in downtown Saratoga Springs. Next time we're visiting, we will definitely be back because we really enjoyed it. read more

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Seneca in Saratoga is absolutely worth a visit for the food alone. The restaurant's wood-fired concept and open kitchen create a fun, energetic dining experience, and the service was excellent from start to finish. We had 7:30 PM reservations on a Thursday and were seated immediately. The atmosphere wasn't quite my style. The tile flooring felt a bit busy, and the seating is very simple with hard-back chairs. I think the space could benefit from a few cozier touches to match the quality of the food. That said, it was bustling and vibrant. The beverage program was great. We enjoyed a bottle of Pinot Noir, and I was impressed by the beer selection, which featured a lot of local breweries rather than the typical mainstream options. For starters, the French onion dip was phenomenal and is an absolute must-order. The Parker rolls were also highly recommended by our server and lived up to the hype. The bread is incredibly fluffy with just a hint of sweetness. For dinner, I had the crab spaghetti with squid ink, which was delicious and loaded with lump crab. It does have a briny, seafood-forward flavor, so it's best suited for those who enjoy that profile. The burger was a hit with the men at the table, although my fiancé wasn't a huge fan of the wood-fired ketchup, which has a distinct smoky flavor. We also tried the mushroom lasagna. Despite the name, it's not traditional lasagna noodles layered with mushrooms. Instead, mushrooms act as the layers. It wasn't what we expected, but it was still excellent. Overall, the food and service were outstanding, and I'd highly recommend Seneca. A few tweaks to the atmosphere could make it even better, but the quality coming out of that kitchen makes it a standout dining spot in Saratoga. read more

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Perfect everything. Absolute wow. Have been wanting to come to Seneca for a while now and so we made a reservation for an after graduation celebration which is super easy to do on their website. Upon walking in the host and servers were super nice and we were seated promptly. The space itself is super nice! Not crowded at all but definitely means you should make a reservation as they are super popular! Food was amazing! DO NOT MISS THE ROLLS! I'd come back just for the rolls, they were so soft, fluffy, and light with the perfect flaky salt on top to balance with the whipped honey butter. Delicious! Everything else was also great, the hanger steak is also tender and loved the hash that came with it and the crab spaghetti had ample crab meat in it. Presentation was gorgeous. Love the seasonal menus and you really can't go wrong with anything here. We skipped out on dessert but I'm sure there's great options too. Highly recommend and hope to be back! read more

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Perfect date night dinner. My husband and I hadn't been able to get out and have time for US. We wanted a nice, intimate, sit-down dinner where we could just enjoy each other's company over a few drinks. Seneca SERVED! I totally forgot our waiter's name, but he was the BEST. He even brought a purse hook for my furry YSL (the sweetest). I was totally fine slinging it over my chair but our server was like "not on my watch Queen"...ok he didn't SAY that exactly but I can have scenarios playing in my head, right? We made a RESY through RESY--no issues, we were sat right away. I browsed the menu prior to coming an immediately knew we needed to start with drinks (a SALTED Caramel Espresso for me and a beer for my guy). Drink was exquisite, so I had 2. We started off with the oysters that were beyond delicious with that chorizo oil. For the entrees we ordered the NY Strip with grilled shrimp (husband said it was cooked perfectly) and I got the shrimp and grits. I'm not a big fan of grits; but I saw someone else's plate and it looked amazing. No complaints on food whatsoever. I also want to mention that if you're in a pinch for a last minute reservation--utilize the Global Dining Club through AMEX-I was able to get a table same day! It was a great experience and we will be returning. read more

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Seneca's ambiance is clean, warm and welcoming. Justin our meal facilitator welcomed us with open arms and provided thorough recommendations. He was very helpful. We started with the rack of lamb, rolls and roasted beets. One dish was better than the other. For our entree, I had the pork chop. The flavors were out of this world. My guest had the steak which was cooked to perfection. read more

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Everything was top notch-beautiful setting, good service, wonderful food. But the rolls??? Best I ever tasted. I would go back just for those. Also enjoyed the lamb chops and everything else. But do not skip the rolls. read more

Seneca - The rolls! - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

This is a lovely restaurant decorated nicely inside, and the food was delicious. The rolls were fantastic and so were the beats. The squid ink pasta with crab meat was exceptional. The duck breast was good, but not stand out and I would not order it again. There was also some room for improvement on the desserts, but overall this was a a great dinner and I have no problem coming back. read more

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Very pretty, smaller venue with great service. Our server Jake was very friendly and attentive- he was wonderful! What we ordered: -Berry cosmo 5/5, sweet but strong. -House made Parker house rolls: 5/5, these are a MUST. They are so light and airy and they come with a nice spread of whipped butter -Coal fired beets: 5/5, these pistachio butter was so creative and it comes with a big ball of burrata -Lamb lollipops: 5/5, very tender/easy to eat, only comes with 3 -Crab spaghetti: 3.9/5, overall good but it was more like crab cake than actual pieces of crab -Salmon (guest rating): 5/5, large piece of salmon with unique flavors intertwined -Wagyu burger (guest rating): 5/5, great flavor and the tomato jam that comes with the fries is sweet and great but I wish the fries alone were more exciting, very boring unseasoned potatoes -Hanger steak (guest rating + me taste testing): 4/5, cooked very well and I love the presentation with the potato cubes but the marinate is kind of boring read more

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6 pm reservations on a Wednesday. And the place was pretty full. Staff extremely friendly and helpful (a hook to hang my purse provided when we were seated!). And the food was excellent! Every dish was tasty and all the flavors were meant to be together. We started with the rolls (warm and yummy) and the roasted beets. Every bite was amazing. I had the mushroom lasagna and hubby had the crab spaghetti. Delish. We would order these dishes again (our standard for a good dish) and may come back to Saratoga Springs just to go to Seneca. read more

Food is delicious but service liitle slow.. we waıt almost 45 minutes Ambiance pretty read more

I finally made it to Seneca and I am so glad I did. This place has been on my list for years, but I don't make it up to Saratoga as much as I'd like. We arrived before they opened to grab a seat at the bar, we received great service from the bartenders, and amazing drinks. I am currently obsessed with blue cheese stuffed olives and the Dirty French is an excellent martini, I subbed for gin of course. I ordered two because they were so good. The allure of these Parker House rolls has been a main driver to visit, how good could they be? Well I'll tell you they exceeded my already super high expectation. They were so fluffy it seemed to deft physics, salty, sweet, melt in your mouth with a perfect salty butter to smear all over the fresh and hot rolls. Amazing bread. We opted for a small app to share as well, the wood grilled oysters. They were topped with a chorizo butter and green onion sauce. I love oysters and I feel like this preparation overpowered the flavor of the oyster, but it was a delicious bite with great flavors. We both opted for beef, my sister ordered the Ribeye with Mac and cheese and I ordered the Hangar steak. The ribeye was a large cut, on the thinner side, perfectly cooked to medium rare. This dish was served with a bone marrow Mac and cheese. She has had this in the past and stated the Mac and cheese is usually creamier, but this dish may have been overcooked. She enjoyed her meal but it seems that consistency fell off a touch here. I ordered the Hanger steak, rare, and it was so tender and perfectly cooked. I loved it, I would definitely try this cut again. The duck fat potatoes with it were a little different than expected, more like tater tots, but still good. The tomato salsa added nothing to this dish. The meats were spot on for both the entrees, but the pairing fell a little flat. I have already recommended this place to a few people based on the experience, I would definitely return to try more menu items, the excellence definitely outshined the few nit picks I have. Check it out! read more

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Stay away fin this place! This restaurant used to be fantastic. I couldn't believe the service that we got, the food came back over an hour late, and cold. The fish was underseasoned, but at least the swordfish was cooked so that's a good thing. But I did need salt and I didn't even get salt for the whole evening from our server Anna. A lady said they comp us because the hanger steak was very cold, the same temp as the salsa. Then we looked at our bill and they didn't even comp us. But my boyfriend noticed that later. The manager was extremely flippant when my boyfriend decided not to buy a cocktail, but got water and he rolled his eyes at him. He also raised his voice to me when I asked him if I could have a drink. I didn't know he was a manager until they decided not to comp us. I would say this place used to be excellent but it's definitely gone downhill. Probably a change in management or staff or maybe not the same chef , but I will never go back there again with rude servers and lack of professionalism. I'd say don't go here! Please save your money go to 15 Church or Hamlet and Ghost, where the environment is friendly and staff are professional, and you get what you pay for when it comes to the food, which is excellent. Besides even at McDonald's you can get your food warm/hot when you order. read more

After the last two years at Seneca after the Travers Day and the closing weekend at Saratoga Race Track, it's a tradition now. The wood fired oysters are my all time favorite and can't wait to get back. The only headache with Seneca is that I can only make reservations within 30-60 days. read more

Absolutely AMAZING!! This has been on my must visit list for their wood grilled meats but it was so crowded and hard to get reservations during city conference rush. Thankfully was able to make it and it did not disappoint! They even gave us a call before reservation time to check in with us which was thoughtful of them. When we arrived, party of 2 was sat at the 4 person table near the window during sunset which was beautiful. Service was beyond spectacular by Nicole!!! She was so polite and helpful from the very beginning with providing hot water (a whole kettle too!), menu recommendations, and even providing substitution free of charge when our order didn't come as expected. The wood grilled hanger steak was so affordable $36 and AMAZING-I have no comments, it's a must get unless you want to spend more to try other cuts of beef but this was already amazing and solved cravings for me. The grilled pork chops was sadly a bit too tough and chewy and not as much flavor which was disappointing and was able to send it back and replace it for something else which we chose another hanger steak. Our server was nice enough to switch it out and keep our sides. And the sides- the duck fat potatoes: AMAZING and so unique and yummy. The black garlic aioli was perfect dipping sauce. And I almost forgot, the Parker house rolls were AMAZING too with the honey butter perfection. If I lived here, it would definitely be my go -to place. A must try in the area! read more

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I don't have words to explain this! All of it was so delicious, I have never had a meal like this! We started with the rolls and butter, my mouth is watering just thinking about them. They were soft and slightly salty which paired so well with the honey drizzled butter. Next we got the paella arancini. Unfortunately it was a bit cold in the middle but other the that it was all around DELISHHHHH! For the main I got the pistachio crusted salmon and my partner got the jerk chicken. The salmon was so tender yay it literally fell apart as soon as I touched it with my fork. Rhe jerk chicken really stole the show. It was Smokey and tender and the fried plantains that came with it were cooked perfectly!!!! Yummmmmm. I finished with th jalapeño cantaloupe marg off their signature cocktail menu! It was delicious and not too spicy! We got seated at the bar super quickly and the food came out timely! It is so beautiful inside, I genuinely wish I could try the entire menu! read more

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Made reservations for a Tuesday night. Ordered drinks and appetizers. The old fashioned was better than the pumpkin margarita. The grilled oysters I liked but my husband thought the chorizo butter overpowered the oyster flavor. The Parker rolls are worth it every time. Got the paella arinici. They were delicious but it was hard to tell it was paella instead of just seafood. Great ambiance. Will definite return. read more

Seneca - Arancini - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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Dinner at Seneca was absolutely amazing. It was my first time there, I've been wanting to go for so long after hearing rave reviews from a bunch of my friends. Every single item was fantastic, even the ketchup which is house-made. The burger had that wonderful char-grilled taste. The pierogies would make my Slovak ancestors proud. The Parker rolls speak for themselves. read more

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Loved the atmosphere and the waitress suggested the Chilean sea bass special that was to die for. My husband had the hanger steak and it was so tender. A lovely experience while visit. read more

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Brought some family from out of town to Seneca and it was a hit! Excellent appetizers, and we loved the parker house rolls. Our favorite bite of the night was definitely the korean short ribs. Entrees were pretty good, but maybe skip the italian sausage calamarata, it was lacking flavor. Service was decent, the place was busy so you definitely wait a bit in between seeing your server. But the vibes were great, the interior and the bar are both beautiful. We will return! read more

Food was delicious! I was very impressed by their allergy friendly menu options (gluten free and dairy & gluten free). The drinks were tasty, too! Nice vibe, good lighting. read more

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Creative menu, delicious flavors, top-notch service We stopped in the charming town of Saratoga Springs on our way to New Hampshire. With so many great dining options to choose from, deciding where to have our only dinner in town wasn't easy. We're so glad we chose Seneca--it more than lived up to our expectations, and our server, Jon, played a big part in making the evening unforgettable. Jon provided impeccable service: friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout our meal. He truly elevated our dining experience, and we are so grateful for his hospitality. The cocktail menu was playful and fun, and the food featured creative, unexpected flavors. The pierogies were an absolute hit with our family and are not to be missed. We've already recommended Seneca to several friends and can't wait to return! read more

Came in on a snowy January evening. Had a reservation specifically for the bar. Not available. We were seated "near" the bar. We ordered beer because, sorry, $18-23 cocktails are just a bit exorbitant for me. We took a look at the menu and looked for all the delish Apps and Entree's we had heard and read about- no where to be found: where were the lamb lollipops, the noodles, the shrimp- oh well. The Waygu Burger was awesome- best burger I've had in quite some time. Decent place but loud. Brick walls, steel deck ceiling with nothing to absorb sound. Will return in the spring hopefully to an updated menu. read more

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Not familiar with the area and everyone recommended a restaurant that was closer the day we were in town. We stumbled upon Seneca and ate so happy we did! Everything we had was beyond delicious. The staff were fantastic as well. read more

Seneca - Beet Salad, oysters, and deviled egg with fried chicken. Yummy - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Best bar in town, two outstanding bartenders who know how to make cocktails, serve food and treat you right! Look at the menu in advance as it is limited but all good. Great place! read more

A great spot for dinner just outside of the main strip of Saratoga Springs. The hanger steak with duck-fat potatoes was superb. The potatoes - kind of like grown-up tater tots were excellent. Yummy cocktails too. read more

One of the best restaurants in Saratoga! Went to date night and it had the perfect romantic, moody ambiance. Definitely get the Parker House Rolls, I think about them weekly. Staff was fun, kind, and accommodating. Highly recommend! read more

Fantastic food and beverages! I suggest this restaurant to everyone in the area. Great for date night or a place with friends. Delicious steaks and you won't stop thinking about their rolls for days! read more

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The night started off with me and my girlfriend going in without a reservation There's a nice young man there who took our information yet we knew it would be busy so we went back after about 30 minutes The manager was actually there they mentioned that there's two seat seats at the bar so we didn't have to rush when we sat down to eat I have to say I was definitely happy about that let alone the fact that we had two of my favorite bartenders I've had in a while We ordered about five dishes and three different drink drinks. Every last one of them were amazing. The ambience was definitely there. Would definitely recommend to get a reservation because it is worth the money read more

There is very little to find fault with on our recent visit to Seneca. The atmosphere is pleasant, our reserved table was ready, the food was tasty, creative, and well prepared, the service was welcoming and friendly, and the restrooms were clean. So, what were the "little faults" referenced above? The noise level is on the higher side, the tables seem small for the number of patrons seated at them whether that be two or six, and servers shouldn't serve a drink or dish on top of a napkin left on the table while the customer is away from the table. But none of those faults will prevent us from returning. My wife tried their Pretzel Cinnamon Manhattan ($18) - cinnamon infused vermouth, rye, cinnamon and orange bitters, pretzels, and a cinnamon and sugar rim. It was delicious! Had I ordered one it would have been downed in nothing flat. But I chose to have a draft Märzen Oktoberfest ($9) from Chatham Brewing. Nice flavors and crisp. We both eyed something different on the appetizers menu that we wanted to try. She ordered the Coal-roasted Beets ($15) - pistachio butter, black garlic vinaigrette, burrata, fried kale chips, and Chile sea salt. Once again, I could have been happy with this dish also since it tasted so good. Especially the contrasting texture of those fried kale chips. My app choice, however, was the Lamb Meatballs ($16) - ground lamb shoulder, harissa tomato sauce, roasted garlic tzatziki, olive and caper tapenade, and parsley. Truly flavorful with no gaminess, the harissa sauce was especially delicious. Moving on to our entrees, my wife was ready for a glass of Trefethen Chardonnay ($17) which matched perfectly with her Shrimp & Grits ($32). Happily, the kitchen removed the shrimp tails before adding them to the smoked gouda grits, house-smoked bacon, chorizo butter, zucchini and corn chow chow, and fried leeks. Very tasty and magnificent flavors. I thoroughly enjoyed the wood-fired 12oz Pork Chop ($39). The Chef's recommendation was for medium-rare, and I said I'd like whatever was the Chef's willingness to cook as rare as possible. It was served the most beautiful, tender, and juicy pink I've ever received in a restaurant. Along with the sourdough Spätzle, tri-color carrots, and plum wine mustard gravy, my tastebuds were in absolute awe! Both of us chose to take a portion of our entrees home so that we could explore the kitchen's offering of dessert. We decided to share the Sticky Toffee Pudding ($14) along with a large French press coffee ($12). The pudding was another hit with its spiced date cake, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream, and toffee bits. The medium roasted coffee was very good and the perfect ending to our celebratory dinner. Next trip we try the Parker House Rolls. read more

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Dinner at Seneca was terrific! It was our first time there. Every single item seemed homemade from scratch, and we sampled several small plates. The burger had that wonderful char-grilled taste. Great restaurant right on the main drag after a day at the races. read more

We always eat at the bar and have such an amazing evening at Seneca. Their attention to detail in their food and drinks really shows. The bar is comfortable and spacious. Started with the Parker house rolls, followed by the burger and the NY strip steak. This steak is served with bone marrow mac and cheese and oh my God was that amazing. As always we'll be back. read more

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Such a great spot! Everything cooked over a wood fire. Soooo good. Not a huge menu, but what they do they do amazingly well. Great drinks and fun staff. Order extra rolls...trust me. I've only been there once when they sold out and believe it or not the rolls complete the experience. One of the favorite spots in Toga read more

An amazing meal with absolutely amazing bar service! The house rolls are amazing! Even took some home to enjoy later.....ask yourself how good does bread need to be to ask for an order to go! read more

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First rate restaurant, food and service excellent, good wine selections. Tasteful atmosphere too. Good idea to get reservations.

Very nice experience, got the duck breast and it was delicious, service was great .. definitely will be returning . The decor was very relaxing and tranquil read more

Seneca - Duck breast - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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This place was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious. Service was top notch. The ambiance in the restaurant was great. I'd absolutely recommend this place. read more

Seneca - Rolls and deviled eggs. - New American Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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Weekend trip to the area and heard many great things about this place. Was a very busy location with a very pleasant atmosphere. Had to try the rolls which did not disappoint with the luxurious whipped butter drizzled with honey! Ordered the beet salad which was top notch combo of flavors. Arancini balls were perfectly cooked & seasoned, super hot right from the kitchen. Shared a burger with my husband & was perfectly cooked medium as requested. Salt on top of bun was a bit salty in combo with a perfectly seasoned burger. Would prefer they left off the bun, didn't need that on it. Other food we saw coming out of the kitchen was presented beautifully & looked delicious. Would go back again to try some other dishes but beet salad will be my first go to choice. read more

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A perfect date night spot! We made reservations which are highly recommended. We were sat right away at a nice, but very small table. We've heard non stop chatter about the Parker house rolls and I have to be honest...the hype is warranted! We had the clementine sour and wow it was an amazing cocktail and the beer list was good as well. For our entrees we had the jerk chicken and crab pasta. Everything was wonderfully balanced and impressive. I really wish we could have tried dessert, but we were absolutely stuffed! Service was excellent for the most part until the very end when we had to wait a while to get our check, but we could tell our server was working hard so no worries! read more

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Alright Foodies, I honestly disappointed my this one. I have been wanting to try this place for a really long time. Maybe I chose the wrong night to get lucky because I definitely didn't! My cousin decided to reserve for us for a Tuesday evening. It was busy for a weeknight for sure. Firstly the place is really nicely decorated. It has a rustic industrial decor and yuppie vibe. I have included some pictures. We had reservations but arrived 30 minutes early. The hostess and hostess in training were super nice and accommodating and sat us anyway. We really appreciated this. So far so good for sure! Unfortunately our waiter was rude and passive aggressive. I ordered the pea and ricotta caramelle appetizer but pronounced it incorrectly. He promptly corrected me and then yammered about sounding pretentious, well he sure did. It made us feel uncomfortable. He also asked if we were ordering additional appetizers, suggesting we also buy the roll appetizer. We said we were trying to cut back on our carbs. We got the impression we were not ordering enough food. The appetizer came and looked really pretty. Unfortunately the pasta packets that resembled little wrapped bon bons were hard. The dish overall needed a good grind of salt and pepper. Oh also it says it come with a mushroom veloute. It does not, it comes with a mushroom puree. There is a very distinct difference, especially to the Classical French Chef. Our server asked us how our appetizer was, I replied that it was alright but the pasta was hard. He asked if we were serious or pulling his leg and looked at our plate, which was still empty because we were hungry, as if our agenda was to ask for free food. He asked us what we were thinking about for entrees. I replied that I would like to try the swordfish dish but I was allergic to hazelnuts. He replied that" I would have a hard time with that dish then." My cousin heard that and asked if I could still have the dish but have the hazelnut sauce removed. He replied "yeah no because then the dish is missing a whole component". Dude have you heard of lemon butter sauce and customer service? Obviously not. I honestly wanted to walk out after that but didn't want to spoil the nice evening we were otherwise having. We both ended up getting the Caribbean jerk chicken dish. Again a major disappointment, the sweet potato mash was bland and stone cold. The menu says that you get a half a chicken, which is 1 breast, thigh and leg. However, you actually only get a leg and thigh. Maybe they don't know what a chicken looks like? The whole dish was sweet element after sweet element. My palette was crying out for a salty element like some cooked greens with ham hock. If you are a fan of Caribbean food, you know what I'm talking about right? We were further encouraged to order dessert but didn't. No more disappointments needed. We paid and left, never to return. read more

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