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Havana Entrance - Havana, Bar Harbor, ME

Havana

4.7
4.7
2574 Reviews
$31 to $50
Latin American
Havana has been committed to serving local and organic meats, produce and seafood since it opened 23 years ago. All of our meats are “naturally raised” meaning no steroids, antibiotics or hormones and “humanely raised” meaning room to roam, proper shelter and gentle handling. We make every effort to buy only sustainably harvested seafood, primarily from the Gulf of Maine. We have consistently searched out New England farmers and fisherfolk to purchase product that is not only great tasting but great for the environment and local economy as well.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 288-2822
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Cassady Pappas
  • Catering
    Havana caters many events through the season. Farm Dinners, private parties, office parties, non-profit events, and private gatherings. Contact us to make arrangements that fit your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties up to 48. There are a separate wine room, patio, and outside bar area to choose from for private functions. We can create menus from standing room appetizers and cocktails, to four-course dinner with wine pairings, with options and choices for all guests.
  • Private party contact
    Michael: (207) 288-2822
  • Neighbourhood
    Bar Harbor
  • Cross Street
    Wayman
  • Parking Details
    Parking is generally available on the streets surrounding Havana. It is not difficult to find a spot on our end of town.
  • Entertainment
    Featuring live music on weekends and Holidays. Usually two to three local musicians without amplification. Always sets the mood for that perfect evening.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,574 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Hot spot

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Maine

    Most Booked

  • Northern Coast

    Best Overall

  • Northern Coast

    Best Food

  • Northern Coast

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Coast

    Best Value

  • Northern Coast

    Innovative

  • Northern Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northern Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Coast

    Romantic

  • Northern Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Coast

    Lively

  • Northern Coast

    Most Booked

2,574 Reviews
  1. MichaelP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always delicious. Our service with Enrique was the best.

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  2. Vvazhn

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, richly flavored, and elegantly served. And the wine was excellent.

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  3. JosephG

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible wine list. Best I’ve ever seen and I’m a wine lover. The octopus also best I’ve ever had. Awesome atmosphere. Everyone should go when in bar harbor

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place. The service was impeccable. The food was excellent. Worth the price. They have an excellent wine selection. I was surprised at the breadth and depth. Much better than I would anticipate from a “tourist” town. All around just a great experience and wonderful meal.

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  5. ILMaine

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great dinner recently, sampled a bunch of apps to try as much as possible. The ambience is lovely, cozy, lively, friendly, elegant all at once. Great, attentive service.

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  6. JZDC

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistent, welcoming standby place in Bar Harbor. Easy to recommend Havana. Also if you haven't been to their outside grill section (the Parilla) in the summer, you should try it. That's my favorite place to eat on MDI.

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  7. Kenny

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My new Fiancee and I dined at Havana on the day of our engagement and the restaurant staff was made aware from one of our family members. They went above and beyond to make our night extra special by providing a bottle of champagne and delicious dessert and giving us incredible service all throughout the meal. They really made it a memorable and special experience. We will definitely be back the next time we are visiting Bar Harbor

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  8. MackenzieK

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfection as usual! Had my birthday there and they even left a cute card and complimentary birthday desert 😃😃. so sweet of them! Thank You!

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  9. Melanie

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The paella was as good as my Valenciano abuelo’s. The wine was well curated. The food overall was outstanding. Big city, cosmopolitan quality in a beautifully decorated environment. The waitstaff was knowledgeable and also excellent overall. Well worth the price. A special dinner. Great for a romantic evening.

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  10. TomasenC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    MUST get the mushroom spring rolls! To DIE for! Was a little disappointed in the Mojo chicken as it did not have much flavor. Awesome cozy ambience and good service! Will def. go back!!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    It was very warm just be aware, our waiter was very odd he seemed uncomfortable serving couldn't speak so we could hear him . Food was just ok nothing great

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  12. JenniferF

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful, delicious, creative, thoughtful food! It was a treat!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely Loved our experience!!! Service was amazing and the food delicious!!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extremely good food. Loved the Latin flair. I got the pork appetizer… it was so tender it melted in your mouth and the flavor… as far as our meals, I can’t do it justice with words. You have to give this place a try!!!

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  15. TomB

    Las Vegas

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal! Great service! Appreciate the atmosphere

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  16. Jeniponytail

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We Always love a nice dinner at Havana! Great staff and delicious food!

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  17. MarciaK

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal we had in Bar Harbor. Excellent food and service.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated getting engaged at Havana and they made it so special. The paella and spring rolls were so good!

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  19. Kristen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend for a nice dinner out! Every single course from the bread to the dessert was fabulous. Servers are very knowledgeable and helpful at recommendations

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  20. KateD

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, start to finish. Appetizers, main courses, desserts & mocktails all were very tasty.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    My friend loved her Halibut! My paella was good but very salty and missing any smoked chicken. Once we were served we never saw the waiter until we were done. Never got to order a second glass of wine. No birthday dessert but a nice card was left on the table.

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  22. Nance

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Diana was a sweet Server, she had attention to detail and made our Anniversary dinner very special! The food was delicious!

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  23. Sarb

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Our waitress seemed to be overwhelmed with the tables she had. She checked on us once about 10 minutes in to us being seated to talk about their extensive (overwhelming) wine list, then left us alone with the menu for 20 minutes. When she came back, she told us the specials, with one on them replacing the soup on the menu I had planned on ordering in my 30 minutes of staring at the menu and drinking water. Finally the bread came out, immediately followed by our cheese board. There was not enough time between these coming out. Then, while still eating our appetizer, our entrees came out. The waiter could tell we were not ready and offered to take it back to the kitchen until we were ready. They took it back while we finished our appetizer. When the entrees came back out, we were underwhelmed by them. I had the stuffed aubergine and the flavor was good, but the portion was disappointing and the accompaniments were unnecessary. My husband’s seafood paella was fine but nothing to write home about. Finally, the waitress came over and poured more wine for us, but I was saying that we were good and didn’t want more poured, but she misunderstood and poured it anyway. The water man was the BEST though. He was very attentive, our water glasses were NEVER empty.

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  24. Idine

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had the paella and it was excellent. We had a very leisurely meal. We didnt feel rushed. The service, food and drinks were excellent.

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  25. GreggJ

    Pittsburgh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great spot for our anniversary dinner. First time to Maine. Loved it.

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  26. Daniel

    Orlando

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was exceptional. It is the best paella I have ever had. The wine list was amazing and service (Lauren was our server) was superb. Highly recommend!

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  27. jschwabs

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was phenomenal and made our birthday celebration special. The restaurant even had a birthday card waiting. Was very nice. Everything was exceptional. The spring rolls were AMAZING. The only complaint is limited outdoor heaters. Maybe if they could get some more. I understand in October, only so much can be done. They only had outdoor seating available at time of booking. We loved the experience overall.

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  28. JohnY

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    I think the restaurant was experiencing a delay/issue in the kitchen and/or with the server. We had a 6:30 p.m. reservation on a Wednesday night. We had a short wait for our table to be ready (about 10 minutes.) Once seated, we waited about another 10 minutes for a server (other than someone pouring us water) to come and take our order. We ordered drinks and said we would order our meal once we had our drinks. At least 20 minutes went by before we got our drinks. Our server did comment that things were backed up! At that point( it was now 7:15 or 7:20), we decided to order our meals. It was after 8 p.m. before we got salads and then the entrees came out before we had finished the salad courses. The meals were very good- not sure the salad with a few snap peas was worth $18- entree with 3 moderate sized scallops and 3 medium shrimp was $42 although very good. The lobster Moqveca special was delicious- $48. The $89 bottle of Alberino was very good but rather pricey!! Left after 9 p.m. so it was certainly "leisurely" dining. Will have to try it again sometime as the meals were unique, nicely presented and very good.

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  29. Habanos2000

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    1.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    Went to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Nice restaurant, great reviews. But not our experience. My wife's chicken was so undercooked she had to send it back. No offer to replace the dish, only that dessert would be on the house. The coffee that came with the dessert was room temperature, had to send that back too. The other dishes we had were fine. While our waitress was apologetic, I expected to have a visit from a manager after these two mistakes to try and make things right, but no show. We paid and left disappointed.

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  30. thomas

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Service, wine, food. Always a great experience.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Fayetteville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and experience at Havana. Definitely recommend!!

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  32. dave

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    paella billed as having crunchy rice bottom and it wasn’t. smoked chicken cut so tiny taste not identifiable. It was good but I chose it for those things and at 48$ that was disappointing. Excellent service. Fun place. We would go back. Lemon grass lobster excellent.

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  33. SharonC

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and dining experience. Definitely get the oysters and cheese tray. Steaks were amazing

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We spent over $250 for food and drinks for two people. The food was great, but the service was erratic. We felt being rushed at times, but there were long gaps to wait for food or drinks. We were seated at a table where we could completely hear the conversation at the adjacent table. Our server seemed to be under stressed while another server was spending her time chatting.

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  35. Rachel

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Harley was a wonderful server. Attentive, good humored, and kind. His service made our experience go from an A to an A+. We enjoyed our drinks, the appetizer and soup we ordered (spring rolls and potato soup), and the paella. We appreciated that you split it for us when we asked to share. Overall Havana was a charming experience with delicious food, and we’ll be back with more patrons the next time we’re in Bar Harbor. The only thing that I could possibly ask improvement on was the ambiance. We were sat at table 21 (I happened to hear/remember the number) in the back, and it was a bit quiet when we got there at 5:10. The music was quite low, which made sense. Upon leaving though, the energy had picked up, but we weren’t able to enjoy the live music at the front of the restaurant. Just a tiny thing though!

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  36. MaryG

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Havana was one of the best meals we had in Bar Harbor!! Situated in a house but it is way bigger than it looks on the outside. Very attentive staff, wonderful food, nice wine list, yummy cocktails (I rec'd the Havana Martini) We had spring rolls and the Little Gem Salad (a daily special). For our mains we had the seafood paella and the lobster moqueca. Hard to say which one was more delicious!! Definitely recommend but be aware it may be a bit pricey for some so check out the menu 1st. and they book up fast so make reservations in advance.

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  37. EricH

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! We went for our 25th anniversary and were very pleased with Havana's. The food was amazing, just enough and definitely not leaving you feeling like you overate. The staff had the right amount of attentiveness so we didn't feel rushed or forgotten. We will eventually make it back again, hopefully before our 50th anniversary!

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  38. Kathy

    Tallahassee

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Imaginative food in a great setting. Service was professional and courteous.

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  39. DavidC

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here our second night in Bar Harbor, after the first night at the Reading Room restaurant at our hotel. We had planned to do our last night at the hotel also. It was only halfway through the meal here that we decided to ditch the Reading Room and see if we could come back here again. It was that much better. Reading Room is an excellent restaurant, but this one is superb and head and shoulders above. Taylor, the manager, was gracious and kind enough to squeeze us in on a busy Saturday night at a quite reasonable hour. He and our server, Mia, were just exactly the kind of folks you hope to see you at a restaurant like this, engaging, personable and fun, but thoroughly professional and knowledgeable. They were both a delight. They make an excellent Mojito, to my surprise. It’s been my experience that the further north you travel from Cuba ,Key West and Miami, the worse the Mojitos get. This one destroyed that theory. It was wonderful. They also offer an excellent selection of wines by the glass if you want to go heavy on those Mojitos at first (my choice), but they also have an encyclopedic wine list that won a major Wine Spectator award. Over two nights, we enjoyed several appetizers, plus the halibut, the lobster and a really nice mojo chicken. All were excellent.  Havana has it all. Great cocktails, great wines, great food and great staff. Don’t miss it when you are in Bar Harbor.

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  40. MariaG

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a phenomenal dinner here. I started with a periodista cocktail (fabulous) and my husband had a Mr Giggles beer (which caused me and our waitress, Mia, to giggle quite a bit!). We also an octopus starter and the spring rolls which didn't appeal to me by description but which were outstanding. I then had the ribeye and my husband had the paella. Also both outstanding. We finished by sharing a desert that was divine. Fortunately we had a 20 min walk back to our B&B to work a little bit of it all off. There was live music in the bar area, but it didn't interfere with the main dining area.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Havana using the Order Online button.

Havana is rated 4.7 stars by 2574 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Havana

318 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wayman
  • Neighbourhood
    Bar Harbor
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Parking is generally available on the streets surrounding Havana. It is not difficult to find a spot on our end of town.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Cassady Pappas
  • Entertainment
    Featuring live music on weekends and Holidays. Usually two to three local musicians without amplification. Always sets the mood for that perfect evening.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (207) 288-2822
  • Catering
    Havana caters many events through the season. Farm Dinners, private parties, office parties, non-profit events, and private gatherings. Contact us to make arrangements that fit your needs.
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate parties up to 48. There are a separate wine room, patio, and outside bar area to choose from for private functions. We can create menus from standing room appetizers and cocktails, to four-course dinner with wine pairings, with options and choices for all guests.
  • Private party contact
    Michael: (207) 288-2822
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