tashas nelson mandela square

inspired by the african glamour

  • breakfast

    our free-range eggs may be ordered
    fried, scrambled or poached
    *these breakfasts are served with a side order of toast, butter & jam

    *classic R182
    two eggs, bacon, two italian sausages, mushrooms & tomato

    *mini R138
    one egg, bacon, one italian sausage, mushrooms & tomato

    vegetarian breakfast royale R148
    two poached eggs, spinach, lemon sauce & seeded bread
    add option of macon +R56 / bacon +R46

    vegetarian hummus toastie R138
    hummus, rocket, avo, roasted cherry tomatoes, feta, poached egg, za’atar spice & toasted village bread

    vegetarian tashas french toast R146
    brioche french toast, berries, cinnamon sugar & mascarpone
    add option of streaky bacon +R46 / macon +R56

    vegetarian plain omelette or scrambled R82
    our free-range omelettes & scrambled eggs are made with three eggs or egg whites

    *sweetcorn scramble R152
    scrambled eggs, creamy sweetcorn, bacon, spring onion, italian hard cheese & micro herbs

    *salmon scramble R172
    40g smoked salmon trout, scrambled eggs, cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese & chives

    *old school omelette R168
    herb omelette, tomato, bacon, spring onions, mushrooms & grated cheddar

    livers on toast R142
    sauteed chicken livers, garlic and parsley gravy, roasted cherry tomatoes, fried egg, rocket & village bread

    vegetarian butternut zucchini rostis R136
    butternut & zucchini rostis, labneh, lime, grilled onions, rocket, red onion, chives, roasted butternut, pickled red onion, coriander, sunflower & pumpkin seeds
    add option of egg +R18 / salmon +R94 / bacon +R46

    spanakopita scramble R142
    whipped green feta ricotta, herb scrambled eggs, baby spinach, spring onion, micro herb, & black sesame seeds on grilled village bread with red pepper & tomato relish

    healthy appetite

    vegetarian fruit salad R148
    add yoghurt +R46 / add muesli +R38

    vegetarian citrus sunrise R144
    citrus fruit, banana, oat crumble, honey cream yoghurt, pistachio nuts & rose syrup

    vegetarian dr paw paw R142
    paw paw, yoghurt, chopped almonds & honey

    vegetarian creamed avo on toast R154
    creamed almond & avo dressing, fennel, labneh, chives, parsley, spiced pistachio nuts & cucumber on gluten-free bread
    egg option +R18

    vegetarian oats R82
    oats served with milk & honey
    option of banana +R18 / option of berries +R34

    vegetarian little miss sunshine R132
    homemade granola, caramelised fruits, yoghurt, berries, paw paw curd, coconut flakes & mint

    quesadillas

    toasted mexican flatbread or whole wheat wrap

    the sao paulo R176
    grilled chicken, lemon, chilli marinade, cheddar, sundried tomatoes, coriander & yoghurt

    the south african R178
    chicken mayo, mozzarella & gherkins

    vegetarian the greenland R166
    avo, pistachio nuts, feta, mozzarella, baby spinach, rocket & basil pesto mayo

    sandwiches & rolls

    prepared on ciabatta, rye, seeded or baguette

    schnitzel sarmie R182
    two crumbed chicken breasts, tomato, avo, red onion salsa & french dressing

    chicken wrap R158
    grilled chicken breast, avo, cottage cheese, cucumber, carrot, radish, baby spinach, dijon mustard & lemon mustard vinaigrette

    the o.g hotdog R186
    toasted baguette, two cheese sausages, tomato and onion relish, coleslaw, coriander, dijon mustard & tomato sauce, served with fries

    prego
    tashas style prego served with fries
    chicken R176 150g rump R192

    beef burger
    two 125g homemade beef burger patties, red onion, tomato, gem lettuce, sesame seed buns & fries
    plain R178 / cheese R196

    b.l.t sarmie R174
    streaky bacon, butter lettuce & tomato, mayo, red pepper & tomato relish, served on toasted village bread with fries
    add egg mayo R192

    the steak dip R198
    150g sliced rump, mozzarella cheese, grilled onions & portuguese steak sauce served on ciabatta, rocket & picked red onion

    vegetarian tomato, avo & feta toast R148
    heirloom tomatoes, lemon basil dressing, green tahini avo & creamed feta on seeded bread

    toasted sandwiches & croissants

    a choice of white, brown, rye or seeded bread /
    gluten-free bread +R30 / croissants +R26

    cheese & tomato R86
    chicken mayo R106
    bacon & avo R114
    bacon & egg R112
    plain croissant R58
    nutella filled croissant R84

    extras

    goat cheese R52
    sundried tomatoes R32
    cottage cheese R38
    olives R36
    cheddar R28
    feta R32
    mozzarella R28
    avo R44
    halloumi R62
    italian sausages R46
    chicken breast R56
    macon R56
    bacon R46
    parma ham R66
    150g rump R112
    40g smoked salmon trout R94

    salads

    vegetarian chopped house salad R142
    avo, cabbage, gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, coriander, sunflower seeds, cashew nuts, black sesame seeds & lemon vinaigrette
    chicken option R190

    tashas caesar R162
    baby spinach, gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, croutons, boiled egg or cold poached egg, crispy parma ham, italian hard cheese & caesar anchovy dressing
    chicken option R210

    salmon goddess salad R174
    40g smoked salmon trout, radish, kalamata olives, rocket, butter lettuce, chives, cucumber, parsley, lemon vinaigrette, boiled egg, green goddess dressing & micro herbs

    vegetarian texas salad R158
    corn, rocket, butter lettuce, basil, feta, cherry tomatoes, olives & lemon basil dressing
    chicken option R206 / 150g rump option R244

    vegetarian butternut salad R166
    roasted butternut, butter lettuce, rocket, roasted cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, avo, orange & mustard dressing & a choice of feta or goat cheese
    chicken option R214

    vegetarian halloumi salad R186
    halloumi, baby spinach, rocket, red onion, mint, cranberries, pistachios, avo, croutons, chives & pomegranate dressing

    chicken brown rice salad R148
    middle eastern spiced chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, butter lettuce, wild rice, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, pomegranate dressing & lemon yoghurt

    chicken crunch salad R158
    grilled chicken breast, white cabbage, grilled corn, spring onion, green beans, radish, almonds, lemon tahini yoghurt & lemon vinaigrette

    the waldorf R162
    celery, apple, grapes, butter lettuce, candied pecan nuts, gem lettuce, radish, shaved cauliflower, gorgonzola buttermilk dressing & a honey white balsamic vinaigrette
    add boiled egg +R18

    easy eating

    allow 20 minutes preparation time / extra 10 minutes for meat well done
    you may swop starch for starch on mains

    salmon trout fish cakes R212
    pink salmon & smoked salmon trout mixed with red onion, potato, dill & chives,a fennel & baby potato salad, parsley, radish & lemon parsley mayo

    salmon tartare R368
    160g raw chopped salmon, coriander, red onion, soy sauce, avo, chilli, cherry tomatoes, lime & melba toast

    grilled salmon R372
    160g herb crusted grilled salmon, crushed baby potatoes, capers, spring onion, chives, rocket & lemon mustard vinaigrette

    panko hake R218
    crumbed hake, homemade tartare sauce, fries, peas, lemon & parsley

    parmesan & couscous crusted chicken
    chicken breast coated in couscous & parmesan, goat cheese, fennel, long stem broccoli & herb salad
    half R178 / full R236

    lemon chicken R178
    cubed chicken breasts, rice, lemon butter & oregano sauce
    add sundried tomatoes, olives & capers R220

    mediterranean lamb cutlets R396
    400g lamb cutlets, tzatziki, fries & a feta, olive, tomato & red onion salad

    steak
    250g steak served with fries
    rump picanha R256 / fillet R336
    add black pepper or mushroom sauce +R64

    steak affettato
    250g thinly sliced grilled steak, rocket, roasted cherry tomatoes, soya sauce, red chilli,sundried tomatoes, garlic, ginger, pine nuts, italian hard cheese shavings & fries
    rump picanha R298 / fillet R384

    sides & sauces

    fries R46
    rice R34
    side green salad R62
    side greek salad R62
    broccoli R62
    butternut R48
    crushed baby potatoes R38
    grilled tomatoes R28
    spinach R52
    pepper sauce R64
    mushroom sauce R64
    lemon butter sauce R44
    prego sauce R44

    pasta

    choice of penne or linguine
    zucchini spaghetti +R30 / gluten-free pasta +R30

    vegetarian ninetta’s napoletana R128
    tomato based sauce & fresh basil

    vegetarian arrabbiata R130
    tomato based sauce, chilli & fresh basil

    bolognese R168
    beef mince cooked in a traditional tomato sauce

    savva's chicken pasta R216
    grilled chicken strips, mushrooms, chives, garlic & cream

    creamy pesto R224
    chicken, button mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, pesto, cream, basil & white wine

    vegetarian butternut brown butter pasta R186
    roasted butternut, sage, cream, kale, sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola & toasted rye crumb

    baked meat pasta R232
    bolognese, mushrooms, streaky bacon, napoletana, cream, italian hard cheese, penne & grilled mozzarella

     

    soup

    enquire about our soup of the day R116

    cold & iced drinks

    cold drinks 300ml R38

    appletiser / grapetiser 330ml R48

    mixers 200ml R34

    roses cordials R18 
    lime, passion fruit, kola tonic

    rock shandy R66 
    half lemonade, half soda & bitters

    valpre mineral water still & sparkling R34

    surgiva mineral water still & sparkling
    500ml R62 1lt R82

    local iced teas R42

    lemon soda / oran soda R52

    elderflower fizz R68 
    elderflower syrup, lemon juice & soda water

    freshly squeezed fruit juices R72 
    carrot, apple, pineapple, pear, orange
    add ginger +R24

    green juice R74 
    apple, cucumber, mint, kale & lemon

    milkshakes R62 
    enquire about our flavours

    frullatos R70
    ice cream shake with pieces of fresh fruit

    freezo (98% fat-free) R74 
    cino

    shots

    breakfast shot R38
    ginger, orange & honey

    turmeric shot R46
    ginger, lemon, turmeric & honey

     

    gelati caffe

    coffee shake R68
    espresso blended with vanilla ice cream

    dom pedro R84
    liqueur & ice cream

    smoothies

    add whey protein +R30 / add collagen powder +R30

    peanut protein R84
    peanut butter, banana, almond milk, chia seeds, spiced agave syrup & cinnamon

    berry açaí R84
    banana, berries, coconut milk, dates, açaí, cranberry & honey

    golden mango rooibos R84
    mango, yoghurt, honey, orange, chia, turmeric & a rooibos shot

    green goddess R84
    banana, pineapple, kale, apple, honey, mint, cucumber & lemon

    granitas

    classics R50
    crushed ice blended with a choice of fruit juice
    strawberry, mango

    cucumber, apple & mint R56
    cucumber syrup, apple, mint & crushed ice

    elderflower & pear R56
    pear, apple juice, elderflower syrup & crushed ice

    lemon & rose tea R56
    lemon iced tea, rose syrup & crushed ice

    cherry & lemongrass R56
    cherry syrup, lemongrass syrup, cranberry juice &
    crushed ice

    hot drinks

    teas R30
    five roses, rooibos, earl grey, chamomile

    imported teas R40
    moroccan mint, english breakfast, jasmine queen,
    vanilla bourbon

    tashas hot choc & marshmallows R68
    nutella, hot milk & marshmallows

    hot choc R46

    spiced chai R56

    coffees

    espresso R28 
    single shot

    double espresso R32 
    double shot

    espresso macchiato R34 
    espresso with frothed milk

    caffe long black R32 
    traditional coffee

    greek coffee R46 
    freshly brewed in a small long handled pot
    (may be ordered sweet or metrio)

    cappuccino normale R44 
    double espresso topped with frothed milk

    cappuccino petite R38 
    espresso topped with frothed milk

    flat white R42
    double espresso topped with frothed milk

    cappuccino con panna R48 
    espresso topped with whipped cream

    rooibos cappuccino R44 
    rooibos espresso topped with frothed milk

    caffe latte R44 
    espresso lungo with hot milk served in a mug

    roasted hazelnut latte R52 
    espresso with hot milk & hazelnut syrup

    an extra +R8 will be charged for decaffeinated coffees
    almond milk +R10 / soya milk +R10 / oat milk +R10

     

    sweets

    enquire about our cakes of the day

    classic cocktails

    mojito R126
    havana club 3 años, lime, strawberry, mint, soda water

    turkish delight R116
    absolut blue, cranberry juice, lime & mint sugar

    pimm's R102
    pimm’s, lemonade, strawberry, cucumber, orange & lemon

    aperol spritz R136
    aperol, prosecco, soda water

    piña colada R118
    havana club 3 años, pineapple, coconut milk, simple syrup & roasted coconut shavings

    strawberry daiquiri R128
    havana club 3 años, strawberry, lime & mint sugar

    beers

    33cl

    Windhoek Draught R58
    South Africa

    Castle Lite R44
    South Africa

    Corona R62
    Mexico

    Black Label R44
    Canada

    Stella Artois R58
    Belgium

    Heineken R52
    Netherlands

    aperitif

    50ml

    Lillet Rosé R65
    France

    Aperol R60
    Italy

    gin

    25ml

    Beefeater Dry R38
    England

    Beefeater Pink R38
    England

    Inverroche Amber R54
    South Africa

    Malfy Con Arancia R48
    Italy

    Hendrick’s R52
    Scotland

    vodka

    25ml

    Absolut Blue R38
    Sweden

    Absolut Elyx R62
    Sweden

    Grey Goose R64
    France

    rum

    25ml

    Havana Club 3 Años R36
    Cuba

    Malibu R28
    Barbados

    tequila & mezcal

    25ml

    Olmeca Blanco R36
    Mexico

    Olmeca Reposado R36
    Mexico

    Don Julio Reposado R108
    Mexico

    Del Maguey Chichicapa Mezcal R136
    Mexico

    cognac & brandy

    25ml

    Martell VS R62
    France

    Martell Blue Swift R96
    France

    Martell XO R308
    France

    "Il Moscato" di Grappa Nonino R134
    Italy

    international whisky

    25ml

    blended

    Chivas 12yo R46
    Scotland

    Chivas 18yo R118
    Scotland

    Chivas XV R66
    Scotland

    Johnnie Walker Gold R76
    Scotland

    single malt

    The Glenlivet 12yo R76
    Scotland

    The Glenlivet 15yo R128
    Scotland

    The Glenlivet 18yo R198
    Scotland

    The Macallan 12yo R132
    Scotland

    Glenmoranige Original 12yo R78
    Scotland

    international

    25ml

    Jameson Original R44
    Ireland

    Jameson Select Reserve R60
    Ireland

    Nikka From The Barrel R118
    Japan

    Jack Daniel’s 7 R40
    USA

    Woodford Reserve R52
    USA

    liquors

    50ml

    Kahlua R64
    Mexico

    Amarula R42
    South Africa

    Amaretto Disaronno R82
    Italy

    Cointreau R96
    France

    Frangelico R60
    Italy

    Jägermeister R80
    Germany

    champagne & sparkling

    champagne
    G.H. Mumm, Grand Cordon, Brut, Reims, France
    750ml R2020
    G.H. Mumm, Grand Cordon, Rosé, Reims, France
    750ml R2390
    G.H. Mumm, Grand Cordon, Demi-Sec, Reims, France
    750ml R2450

    sparkling
    Ken Forrester, Sparklehorse, CC, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    750ml R526
    Graham Beck, CC, Brut, Western Cape, South Africa
    dinkie R310 / 750ml R528
    Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, CC, Rosé, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    750ml R450
    Valdo Marca Oro, Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy
    quintino R228 / 750ml R652

    wines

    white
    Ken Forrester, Petit, Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R200, glass R70
    Sophie, Te’blanche, Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin Valley, South Africa
    R276
    Buitenverwachting, Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia, South Africa
    R320, glass R116
    Springfield Estate, Life From Stone, Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R372

    L'Avenir, Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R272, glass R98
    Babylonstoren, Chenin Blanc, Franshhoek, South Africa
    R324, glass R118
    Knorhoek, Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R464
    De Wetshof, Limestone Hill, Chardonnay, Robertson, South Africa
    R278, glass R98
    Lourensford, Chardonnay, Cape Town, South Africa
    R562

    rosé
    Vrede en Lust, Jess Rosé, Franschhoek, South Africa
    R292, glass R102
    Waterford, Rose-Mary, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R336, glass R122
    Whispering Angel, Château d’Esclans, Provence, France
    R1036

    red
    Van Loveren, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Robertson, South Africa
    R226, glass R88
    Kanonkop, Kadette, Cape Blend, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R342
    Vilafonté, Seriously Old Dirt, Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R626
    Beyerskloof, Pinotage, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R272

    Kleine Zalze, Cellar Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R242, glass R88
    Warwick, The First Lady, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R298
    Morgenster, Cabernet Franc, Cape Town, South Africa
    R412
    Diemersdal, Merlot, Durbanville, South Africa
    R338, glass R122
    De Grendel, Merlot, Cape Town, South Africa
    R442

    Meerlust, Merlot, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R982
    Tokara, Shiraz, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R352, glass R126
    Journey's End, Shiraz, Stellenbosch, South Africa
    R598
    Boekenhoutskloof, Chocolate Block, Syrah Blend, Franschhoek, South Africa
    R698

  • Our “Inspired By” menu for the tashas Flamingo Room celebrates African glamour. We encourage you to order a selection of dishes for your table to share. There is no better way to experience an abundance of flavours than together. The food is made on order and served when it is ready.

    starters

    salmon ceviche R188
    salmon, coriander, lemongrass, cucumber, tomato, red onion, parsley, chives, chilli, ponzu sauce, creamed avo, caviar, lime

    prawn & avo ritz R198
    prawns, avo, gem lettuce, chives & marie rose sauce, caviar, melba toast

    fried calamari & lime mayo R138
    calamari tubes & tentacles, lime mayo

    truffle beef carpaccio R154
    mustard spiced raw beef, caper berries, parmesan, truffle mayo, lemon & olive oil dressing

    burrata R192
    (subject to availability)
    burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette, melba toast

    mains

    grilled prawns
    6 x prawns R168 / 12 x prawns R456
    queen prawns, coriander lemon butter

    seafood platter R518
    to share R872
    prawns, mussels, calamari, line fish, lemon butter, parsley

    sea bass fillet R288
    200g sea bass fillet, sauce vierge, tomato & onion salsa

    seafood pasta R334
    linguine pasta, mussels, prawns, garlic, wine, tomato, napoletana

    peri-peri chicken R252
    900g spatchcock chicken, peri-peri sauce

    cornflake chicken schnitzel R126
    cornflake crumbed chicken breast, roasted tomato salsa

    ostrich fillet R208
    250g ostrich fillet, biltong masala, chives, malay butternut purée

    pork fillet R172
    220g pork fillet, apple & pistachio pesto, cranberries, crispy bacon, sage, white wine sauce

    beef fillet R302
    250g beef fillet, cauliflower & truffle purée, exotic mushrooms

    rib eye R326
    300g rib eye steak, crispy onions, tomato chips, horseradish cream, chives

    t-bone steak R284
    500g t-bone steak, creamy truffle & wild mushroom sauce, fries

    beef ribs R488
    700g beef ribs, apricot basting

    aubergine mille-feuille R172
    aubergine tempura, lentil salsa, avocado, whipped feta, lime, cumin, coriander

    creamy truffle pasta R252
    pantacce pasta, wild mushroom, truffle, garlic, mustard, cream, parmesan

    sides

    wilted spinach R62
    baby spinach, salt, black pepper

    grilled corn R52
    corn, coriander, lemon butter

    fresh fennel salad R74
    fennel, micro herbs, lemon & olive oil dressing

    broccoli salad R72
    broccoli, tomato, red onion, chives, red wine vinaigrette

    pap & sheba R48
    mielie pap, tomato & onion sauce

    grilled mash R78
    mash potato topped with parmesan

    desserts

    malva pudding R106
    malva, macerated apricots, vanilla ice cream, cardamom crème anglaise

    rose & rooibos crème brûlée R96
    baked custard, crisp caramel

    lemon cheesecake R94
    “no bake” cheesecake, pistachio nuts, berry coulis

    doxa’s chocolate slice R98
    moist chocolate cake, milk chocolate sauce, caramelised hazelnuts, vanilla ice cream

    Service charge is not included

    Cocktails

    Flamingo Room Cocktail R128
    South African Gin / Sweet Vermouth / Raspberry
    *Flamingos are known as graceful and majestic creatures that stand on one leg. There is no need to stand on one leg to be graceful, but ordering this iconic drink will put you right up there

    Negroni R118
    South African Gin / Caperitif /
    Sweet Vermouth / Campari
    *Invented by Count Camillo Negroni, after asking a bartender to make his Americano cocktail (not the coffee) a bit stronger by adding gin instead of soda water. Orson Wells said it best: "The bittters are excellent for your liver. The gin is bad for you. They balance each other out."

    tashas Old Fashioned R126
    Bourbon / Bitters / Maple Syrup / Sesame
    *First made at the Pendennis Club in Louisville, Kentucky in 1880, it was made famous when served at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City in the same year. This cocktail has stood the test of time. We have added the tashas' touch to this classic.

    Palms & Sand R128
    Dark Rum / Fresh Pineapple /
    Fresh Orange Juice / Coconut
    *Originally called The Painkiller, this drink hails from The Soggy Dollar bar in the British Virgin Islands. The bar's name comes from the fact that the sailors who attended this establishment always had to pay with their soggy money, as they were unable to keep it dry.

    French Romance R116
    Cognac / Raspberry Syrup / Ciabatta Syrup /
    Vermouth / Lemon
    *Inspired by all things French, this will make you fall in love all over again. The blend of Cognac and berries has a balanced yet fresh flavour. Finished off with salt spray and raspberry dust, it is sure to make you sparkle.

    King Cole Bloody Mary R124
    Vodka / Lemon / Mary Mix / Tomato Cocktail
    *In 1934, Fernand Petiot perfected the original Bloody Mary at the King Cole Bar at the St Regis Hotel in New York City, named for its famous gilded Parrish mural of the royal cutting cheese and being watched by smirking jesters.

    The Square Pimm's Cup R122
    Gin / Lemon / Berry Tea Syrup / Elderflower / Ginger Ale
    *Invented by James Pimm in the 19th century, and originally marketed as a health tonic, this is the quintessential cocktail of Wimbledon, and now graces the menus of establishments all over the world.

    Mimosa with a Twist R124
    Vodka / Orange / Cointreau / Bubbles
    *This is a twist on the orginal Mimosa, invented in Paris at The Ritz in the 1920's as a brunch time drink. To add a bit more flavour and a lot more punch, we have added vodka and cointreau, to make what we hope will become a tashas’ classic cocktail.

    French 18 R120
    Gin / Rose / Chamomile / Lemon / Bubbles
    *This is our spin on the original French 75 created by 'Harry himself' at Harry's Bar in Paris. It was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful French 75mm field gun. The addition of rose and chamomile makes this a more delicate version.

    Gin Sour R126
    South African Gin / Pomegranate & Thyme / Lemon / Bitters / Port
    *The original Gin Sour predates prohibition in the US. Our version of the classic is a simple, fresh and fruity cocktail that includes pomegranate and thyme syrup as well as a hint of Port. With Inveroche Amber Gin, the flavours are layered and delicious.

    nelson mandela square

    shop 22, nelson mandela square
    corner maude and 5th street
    sandton 2196

    phone: +27 11 883 0389
    email: nms@tashascafe.com

    monday - wednesday: 7.30 am - 8.00 pm
    thursday - saturday: 7.30 am - 9.00 pm
    sunday: 7.30 am - 6.00 pm

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