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Summer House - Chicago

Name: Summer House - Chicago
Address: 1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (773) 634-4100
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

7480 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Summer House is the place for sunshine all year round. Warm, laid-back West Coast vibes fill the restaurant making it a top Instagrammable destination, complete with beach house décor, a beautiful retractable glass ceiling, and an all-seasons courtyard patio.

The California-inspired menu from Chef Ben Goodnick highlights seasonal specialties made from scratch with locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients, along with market-driven pasta, artisan pizzas, and antipasti.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 146 times today

Experiences are available.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 634-4100
Website
https://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Divisional Chef Ben Goodnick
Catering
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, Summer House features a menu that spotlights locally sourced produce & ingredients. Contact us to learn about safe indoor private party dining options perfect for weddings / receptions, bridal & baby showers, family gatherings, birthdays, daytime lunches, corporate events & more! Summer House also offers large cookie/bakery orders, perfect for when you want to host events at home & offer a special treat for your guests! To inquire about private parties or off-premise catering, call our Catering Department at (773) 634-4100.
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Summer House Santa Monica! The restaurant is designed to evoke the atmosphere of a summer beach house with warm tones and a large glass ceiling positioned directly over the dining room creating the perfect ambiance for socializing & celebrating.
Private party contact
Trishie Schweinfurth: (773) 634-4100

Location
1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Armitage
Parking details
Free and paid street parking is available on Halsted, and around the corner along Armitage. Valet parking is available for $15 cash
Public transit
Just southeast of the Armitage stop on the Brown Line. Halsted Bus, Route #8 Armitage Bus, Route #73
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Kid's Pizza Making
Multiple dates available
Bring your little chefs to Summer House for Kids Pizza Making! Every Monday to Thursday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, kids 12 and under can craft their own pizzas at the official pizza counter with our chefs for $7.95 plus tax (gratuity not included). Or opt for our tableside option, and have all the ingredients delivered to your table for the whole family to get in on the fun! Kids will wash their hands, use the flour to form the dough, spread their choice of red or white sauce, and build their zae with cheese and toppings of their choice. Once our team pops it in the oven, the pizza will be delivered back to your family’s table for an a-dough-able dinner. Please note, Kids Pizza Making is not offered during the weekend (Friday to Sunday).

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What 7,480 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Most Booked
Chicago
Most Booked

7,480 Reviews

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BrianS
Kansas City
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Terrific service, but a little slow. Halibut special was underwhelming given the price point. Banana dessert and cookies off the chart good.
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NicoleA
San Diego
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was just ok. Excellent service. Beautiful ambiance. Ok menu selection. Ok taste.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My appointment was at 1pm and I wasn't seated until 1:25, my partner had a deadline so this lunch was supposed to be a quick business lunch but this delayed caused a bit of stress, also you can tell how the service staff was understaff, i know is pretty common for restaurants to have this but for such high prices for the food items i would expect to have proper staffing. I would come back but only if im not pressing with time. thanks!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
it was so good the food was amazing, the service was very nice, everything was awesome
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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome brunch great service. We plan to visit again.
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Agnes04
Chicago
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service (Jimmy) and always great food. Toddler approved too.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We waited for our food for almost an hour which we complained about the first time we visited Summer House. Besides that, the drinks were great and the atmosphere was terrific
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Jesse was phenomenal and gave us the best service for my friend’s birthday dinner. He had great recommendations and our food/drinks came out so fast despite a busy Friday night. The perfect girls night!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was amazing! We went there for a girls lunch in between wedding dress shopping and it could not have been a more perfect setting, atmosphere, food and service!
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RachelH
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience was excellent. My waiter got me out in time for the show and helped with recommendations. I loved the non- alcoholic drink I had, post-watermelone. The pizza was eh, I liked the sauce and cheese but wasn't crazy about the crust. I'd probably try something else off the menu. I did get a cinnamon roll cookie that outsdanding. The ambiance was great. I wasn't in the room with the glass ceiling, but I got a nice booth and it was somewhat loud but not horrible. I was very impressed by this restaurant between the atmosphere, the service, and the drinks/food. Overall, I would recommend it. I'd say definitely make a reservation ahead of time (it was packed on a Saturday night). I'd also say it's a bit pricey but worth it for the quality of service, atmosphere, and most of the food/drinks I had outside of the pizza, which others may like.
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NancyB
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good and the bartender helpful. We sat at the bar because the main dining room was way too noisy to carry on a conversation.
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DouglasM
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Service and Atmosphere. Many families were there with small children. The prices are resonable. I recommend making a reservation does get crowed on the weekends. If you want to go on Fridays make a reservation early. They do have Valet parking.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is on point, absolutely gorgeous interiors. The food is good and drinks fab! Very attentive kind servers
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MarkP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. As always. We highly recommend
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deborama
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always wonderful! We eat here a lot and everything is delicious. Don't forget to stop at the bakery counter on your way out - best cookies in the city!!!!!
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ArtriceK
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed my time at Summer House. The food was good and the drinks were great.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and atmosphere was great. Although our service was not good. We didn’t have someone come to our table for 20 minutes, host took our drink order finally, then, the server barely spoke to us or came over throughout our dining experience and he was super inattentive and we had a hard time getting him to come over and take our order. It wasn’t super busy which is strange. I have been in the past and service was good but this time it was very disappointing.
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TiffanyW
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Griffin was a great waiter and all of the staff was friendly. I appreciated the service and it was really nice to receive a rose for Mother’s Day.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The place was beautiful, however, the service was horrible. After waiting for over 30 minutes for our food, four out of the five plates of food that we ordered were cold. After complaining to the waitress they removed the food, apologized, offered to remake it, and assured us that it would be hot. The second round of dishes was warm but not hot. I was very disappointed, but was even more disappointed that they never offered any sort of compensation for our inconvenience. I had to request it.
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MelissaR
St. Louis
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful bakery Love the creative drinks Wonderful ambience Lovely Mothers Day gift
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, great experience dining here! The restaurant is beautiful, and the food and drinks are delicious. One of the waiters accidentally spilled a tray of drinks on a member of my party, but they were extremely accommodating and more than made up for it in credits to our final check. A stand-up establishment, and a reliably great place to bring a party of friends or family. 10/10 recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
It took a very long time for our food to be delivered. We ordered two appetizers then our entrees and one appetizer came out while the other one took at least another ten minutes, meanwhile after ordering our entrees we still waited 45 minutes for our food to come! Didn’t seem crazy busy but yet the service was slow.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Something for everyone on the menu. Great spot to take kiddos too.
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Kelly207
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible meal had by all and they were very accommodating to our celiac guest.
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LilyW
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Super beautiful on a sunny day! The salad was mediocre but the place is more known for their Mexican fusion brunch foods. I love that they serve La colombe coffee!
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TatT
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing brunch spot for the summertime. The service was great and staff was extremely accommodating to our needs. Cannot wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and great drinks. Would recommend!
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MichaelB
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly summer like atmosphere. Light well prepared dishes in ideal quantities. Great bakery goods.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We tried the seasonal pistachio carbonara and the spicy salumi and burrata pizza. The sauce for the carbonara was pretty watery. The pizza crust was also quite soggy. Service was excellent.
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CatherineS
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely brunch. The setting is great. While the huevos rancheros were good I was surprised there were not more beans.
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AaronM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really excited to find this place. As a person who needs to be Gluten free, they were very accommodating and helpful. The food was fantastic. The server was really helpful, but was also very busy, so didn't get to our table as frequently as we usually encounter. Definitely going back
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Stella
Cincinnati
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I came here for brunch with my husband looking forward to the southern Californian style. The decoration and ambiance definitely reminded us of Santa Monica, very bright and summery. However, the food was very underwhelming. We ordered the avocado toast and the breakfast burrito. For nearly $20 we paid for a very simple nothing special avocado toast (could have made it better at home).
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Good times. I had the short rib hash and it was pretty tasty. My sister had scrambled eggs and sadly they were hard and cold.
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TomC
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Brunch. Excellent service!! Thank you!!! Well done!!
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MeganK
Kansas City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, atmosphere and service! Feels like a fun California vibe restaurant in the middle of Chicago. Recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had to wait 30 minutes even with our reservation, meaning the restaurant definitely took too many early walk ins. Was also out of a type of gin and one of the specials, which was disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and fast service! Tony was great! This place never disappoints!
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beergeek
Chicago
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive, friendly and efficient service. Fantastic drink, delicious food. Would definitely dine here again.
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TravisG
Dallas
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere! Excellent choice for a birthday dinner.
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MarciaMarcia
Chicago
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Griffin was a terrific server. Very pleasurable eating outdoors
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You can order delivery directly from Summer House - Chicago using the Order Online button. Summer House - Chicago also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 634-4100.

Summer House - Chicago is rated 4.6 stars by 7480 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 146 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1954 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Cross street
Armitage
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free and paid street parking is available on Halsted, and around the corner along Armitage. Valet parking is available for $15 cash
Public transit
Just southeast of the Armitage stop on the Brown Line. Halsted Bus, Route #8 Armitage Bus, Route #73
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Divisional Chef Ben Goodnick
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.summerhouserestaurants.com/
Phone number
(773) 634-4100
Catering
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, Summer House features a menu that spotlights locally sourced produce & ingredients. Contact us to learn about safe indoor private party dining options perfect for weddings / receptions, bridal & baby showers, family gatherings, birthdays, daytime lunches, corporate events & more! Summer House also offers large cookie/bakery orders, perfect for when you want to host events at home & offer a special treat for your guests! To inquire about private parties or off-premise catering, call our Catering Department at (773) 634-4100.
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Summer House Santa Monica! The restaurant is designed to evoke the atmosphere of a summer beach house with warm tones and a large glass ceiling positioned directly over the dining room creating the perfect ambiance for socializing & celebrating.
Private party contact
Trishie Schweinfurth: (773) 634-4100

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This restaurant now offers Takeout

Summer House - Chicago

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

50 Chicago Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Kid's Pizza Making

Egg Sandwich

Campari

Warm Cinnamon Roll

Martinis

Classic$10.00

New - Espresso Martini$10.00

Finn Collins$10.00

Featured Drinks

Red, White, & Rosé$5.00

Rotating Beer$4.00

Better than Bar Food

First Class Mixed Nuts$6.00

Dry Aged Griddle Burger$9.00

Summer House Tostadas$6.00

Thin & Crisp Flatbreads

ricotta and tapenade$6.00

pepperoni and roasted peppers$8.00

prosciutto and arugula$10.00

Surcharge

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