Lotsa Pasta

Fun store. Amazing deli. Nice imported food selection. My sole complaint is how heavily they mark up their products. We purchased pasta sauce here for almost $13 a bottle, hated it and then saw it at Kroger for $7 a bottle. When I return it'll mostly be for the deli. More...

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Love this store!  My hubby is Italian and this was the only place we could get salami, cheeses etc for a long time. Bread is so good and fresh. This is a great place for lunch. The turkey goat cheese panini is my favorite. Fresh soups and pasta salads abound!  Sandwiches are right around $6. Lots of frozen prepped meals available too. More...

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Louisville's own Market of the world.   For year Lotsa of Pasta has been me go to for Italian foods, but the also carry a full line of Asian, Latin foods.  The have the best fresh bread locals can find.  The deli case is always fully stocked.  Or stop onto the deli case for made to order sandwiches , pastas and soup.  My only knock is the cafe side.  They used to have a good selection of pastries, but now is mostly empty space.  Also the cafe side is kind of worn and dinghy. The restroom is especially dirty. More...

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This  Louisville gem is one of the best grocers in the city. A family business with classic dips and frozen entrées and frozen sauces ready to make your life easier. The prepared food is delicious and perfect for a couple or single person household. You can also get a sandwich or some salads from the deli. At lists pasta it  is easy to find the ingredients that you normally wouldn't know where to look. I go here for all my spices and for my crackers. I think I'll swing by there for homemade pasta today. More...

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We've never eaten here but love coming in and exploring the market and bringing home all kinds of goodies. It's such a fun international market and the staff is great. One time they even gave a little cheese sampling. Such an awesome place! More...

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I can't remember the first time I discovered this place. I think it was when I was working overnight, and during my trips home from downtown - when I was waiting for my bus transfer - I'd wander in to see what they had. Little by little, I found all they had to offer: from free coffee during certain times in the morning; the display of fresh bread in the window; the oil samples; finding a new favorite cheese. After a while, they became a favored spot for making an occasional shopping trip. Now that I'm retired, they are my go-to place at the start of the week and at the end as I prep for the weekend.You walk inside and find a cozy business which reminds me of those corner groceries I used to shop in with my grandmother and my mother when I was growing up. Why? Because there's an intimacy to Lotsa Pasta which is often lacking in many of the larger stores. You start recognizing the faces of the employees; I have a feeling in time, they'll learn yours if you're a regular. You walk in from the Lexington Road side and find the deli off to your right, a deli full of all types of meats and cheeses, as well as a nice selection of salads and relishes; the checkout - along with the fresh bread in the front window - off to the left, and in front of you are shelves of vinegars and oils, sauces and confections. A rack of spices and dried herbs - jars as well as smaller containers when you don't need a lot - are on one side. If you're in a hurry, there's prepackaged prosciutto, salami, cheeses, chorizo, etc. in a refrigerated unit near the checkout. And you can get your loaf of bread - be it sourdough, Italian or plain white - sliced behind the counter as you finish up your purchase. The deli service can vary depending on the time of day, but since your order is customized, I don't think you'll mind, and you can do some window or actual shopping while you wait.It's a bit overwhelming at first, but the more you go there, the more relaxed you feel, until you're delving deeper into the store to find more, like the frozen products along the back walls, where you'll find homemade soups and containers of pasta, all the things you'd need to make an Italian dinner or comfort yourself with something warm on a winter's night. The little cafe is attached and off to the left, someplace to settle in for a cup of great coffee or to enjoy your soup of the day and a sandwich (or half of one) from the deli if the day is too hot or too cold to sit outside at one of their tables. You feel relaxed. It doesn't feel as hectic as it might at that other coffee shop about a 1/2 block away on the Frankfort Avenue side!   This is one of those local businesses you want to see do well, but you almost hesitate on sharing it because you want it to be your secret place. But you know, I can't be that selfish. I want Louisville to know about it, as well as those who are visiting and find themselves on that side of town. Get a cup of coffee, get a custom-made sandwich; shop for the ingredients to make the family a pizza on a Friday night. You won't regret it. More...

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The meatball sub is amazing! Also purchased some of the products in the market which were all great!

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Very good paninis. I stopped in for lunch one day. It's almost overwhelming trying to decide what to get because everything sounds and/or looks so good. I grabbed a number and before I was fully committed on my decision, they called my number  Very quick! I went with the turkey and goat cheese panini with sun dried tomatoes since I was on the clock so to speak lol I'm glad I did because it was delicious! I paired it with some of their tortellini pasta salad from the deli case. The tortellini salad was very good as well. Good mix of cheese tortellini, olive oil, cheese and I swear I saw asparagus in it as well. Great combo in my opinion. There are some inside seats as well as some outside to enjoy your food at. The store has a pretty good assortment of imports as well. I'll definitely be back and I definitely suggest giving these guys a try. More...

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Just moved from Chicago and so happy to find an Italian food store just like where I used to shop.

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This store has the best pasta. You can buy it frozen and take it home. The stuffed shells are amazing! They have tons of choices and also great sauce in a jar. Just like Mom's! When in Louisville be sure to stop in. More...

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Chalk up this great find to some Yelpsearch. Lotsa Pasta is such a great place. Lotsa Pasta reminds me of Eataly but more intimate and personal. This is so my kind of place. As we walk in we notice the cheese case and deli. Even though we had just had lunch, I so wanted to order a sandwich. (I didn't though) As we made our way through the isles like a big kid in a candy store, I was excited at all the options. Canned Italian tomatoes, pasta, sauces, olive oil, pesto's, rice, seasonings, I could go on and on. Knowing we were only in town a couple of days before continuing our travels we planned on maybe picking up a couple of items. Well that changed as we got to the frozen items. They had several cases of fresh pasta that had been frozen along with several sauces. There were also soups, pre-made meals, desserts, dips and more. We ended up picking up a 4 cheese ravioli and a roasted chicken with sundried tomato ravioli. Our sauces were their homemade vodka and tomato alfredo. Throw in a package of homemade meatballs, some parmesean and grana padano and we have a few meals for our upcoming trip.We have since made both pastas and they were both excellent. I would love to come back here again to try a sandwich, prepared salad or some more items from their freezer. One thing is for sure, if we are ever in the area again, we'll be back! What a great place! More...

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This is our new Saturday destination. We eat a pasta dish once per week. We pick out the ingredients (or one of their AMAZING pre-made frozen dishes) and then grab a sandwich from the deli.  There is a LOT of selection packed into a tiny space, but that is part of the ambiance. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended. More...

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I love Lotsa Pasta. It's a specialty shop and little cafe in one and while the sandwiches in the cafe are ok, nothing to really rave about but decent enough, the store is wonderful. They have a great variety of dried and fresh pastas that you won't necessarily find in your regular supermarket and lots of cheeses from around the globe. They have an entire section of meals that you can take home to cook in your own oven like lasagna, pizzas, ravioli, and more and all of the ones I have tried have been great. They have dry goods like oils and sauces from Italy many other places which I think most people don't realize. While Lotsa Pasta certainly specializes in Italian products they carry lots of other international products as well so if there's something unique you're on the hunt for definitely look here! I've gotten a wonderful Mexican chorizo here before as well as some neat Asian sauces. This place has been around for years too. I can remember coming here with my mom when I was a little kid and getting a little bag of Jordan Almonds each time as a treat. They still have those too! If you have never been to Lotsa Pasta you should stop by and check it out! More...

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Fantastic.The sandwiches on focaccia are some of the best that I have had. This is a true Louisville gem!

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Fantastic selection of gourmet food. Their deli counter is amazeballs and the cheese selection is legit. I recommend the turkey and goat cheese panini, orzo salad and tortellini salad from the deli, black bean dip and Gorgonzola dip from the cold selection, cannoli from the cafe attached, and the fresh made mozzarella. The girlfriend and I usually hit them up for picnic munchies before heading to the park. More...

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Lotsa Pasta is one of my favorite spots in Louisville. They have a counter that makes great sandwiches. I would highly recommend the Cuban! Lotsa Pasta also has a good variety of Italian meats, cheeses, homemade pastas, variety of pasta sauces, and some dishes that are basically just ready to warm up! This is a great local place to support! More...

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I've been shopping at Lotsa Pasta for 15 years, which is about 13 years longer than I've lived in Louisville. When my husband was just my boyfriend, I learned about it through his mom and his nana, who was a great cook. They'd been shopping at LP for years at that point, following it from the Highlands to St. Matthews. Most times that he and I visited Louisville to see his family, we'd swing by LP to see what looked good and leave with some goodies.Now that we live in the Ville, I can go whenever I want/need. There are a couple things that I count on LP for in my kitchen--fresh pasta, both long and stuffed; and whole milk mozzarella (best cheese for baked pastas). I always have a stack of ravioli/tortellini in my freezer for quick dinners, and I buy fresh fettuccine when I'm feeling indulgent.LP also has bomb deli salads and cheese spreads. Their chicken salad is unique--it's bright yellow due to curry powder and gets a touch of sweetness from pineapple. The Gorgonzola spread is legendary, at least in our family. You really can't go wrong with anything in the cold cases. The deli and cheese department staff members are suuuper nice and helpful.The dry goods sections are also full of stuff that you often can't buy anywhere else in Louisville. More oil and vinegar varieties than anyone could ever need. Cannoli shells. Charcuterie. Pasta. Polenta. Cheese straws. I could go on--I didn't even touch on the varieties of cheese, spices, and fresh breads. We're lucky to have Lotsa Pasta in our city. More...

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We stopped here before going to Shakespeare in the Park for picnic items. We got hummus and a type of cheese dip made in house. I preferred the cheese dip to the hummus but both were fresh and tasted nice. We also ordered Italian sandwiches from the deli. OMG that sandwich was delicious! So good. This is a nice place to come to buy gift basket items. They had a huge selection of speciality foods from around the world. It can be a bit pricy, but it is fair for what you get. More...

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Awesome market with a awesome deli. If you like pasta and overall Italian food you will love this place. Has a bunch of unique snacks and drinks as well.

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This place is a Louisville landmark.  Its a great specialty food store that you can get a good range of foods like greek caviar spread, herbs and spices.  However, I think its one of the best sandwich places in town (especially for lunch.)  You'll notice that in local Heine bros and other coffee spots will have their sandwiches delivered daily, but I'd recommend going to the store to get a sandwich made.  My goto sandwich there is either the roast beef panini, but mostly its the italian on cuban bread (you need to special order it but its goood.)  I usually get a specialty italian coffee soda with the sandwich -- also really good. More...

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My son and I ate here today.  We both ordered the lunch special, which consisted of 1/2 sandwich and cup of soup.  We both got the White Bean Chicken Chili.  It was delicious, very rich, and full of chicken.  I ordered my sandwich on wheat bread with pastrami and pepperoni.  It was very good, all ingredients very fresh.  My son got a meatball sub; it was quite tasty too.  The restroom was clean and well maintained.  The staff was friendly, especially the lady at the register where we paid.  My only complaint would be that the ordering process then having to walk to a separate room was somewhat inconvenient, but not inconvenient enough to make me not go back.  The food was delicious; give this place a shot! More...

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If looking for a dinner idea stop here. This place has a great deli along with fantastic prepared foods. My favorites are chicken pot pie and chicken cordon blue. Great coffee shop. If in St. Matthews, don't miss Lotsa Pasta! More...

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Loads of great foodie gift ideas. Place was packed but the line moved along and everybody was in good spirits. Love their fresh pastes and the house brand sauce.

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Like this place a lot. Love the Alfredo sauce and so many things to choose from them. Has never disappointed

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Probably the best deli sandwich in Louisville paired with the finest selection of Italian imported goods possible

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What's for dinner? Pasta. Lotsa Pasta!!Lotsa Pasta is an international food store on Shelbyville road. Five stars goes to the place with AMAZING homemade sauces and noodles! !I love all of their sauces, but some of my favorites are the marinara with cheese and the vodka sauce. Put that on some angel hair to really soak it up and OMG I'm in carb heaven. They also sell things at the shop to make it EVEN MORE wonderful like shredded fancy cheeses and Italian breadsticks.The ravioli a and stuffed pastas are also kick ass. They really know how to put in the flavor and make wonderful, tender, pillowy stuffed noodles. You really can't go wrong selecting anything from the homemade pasta section either.It you're a runner, make Lotsa Pasta your best friend. More...

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Love everything about this place! I like the little cafe area so you don't have to pick up lunch to go like you did a while ago. My favorite lunch is the muffuletta or liverwurst on rye and a cup of soup. I buy olives to go and pick up a half price loaf of bread on my way out. More...

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Love, love, love, Lotsa Pasta. It's a Louisville institution and this is why - a variety of delicious, prepared foods; fresh breads; gourmet ingredients for your culinary adventures; and friendly and knowledgable staff. I could live in this storefront if they'd let me. I'd survive on focaccia, grilled portobellos, smoked mozzarella, farfalle pasta salad, plenty of olives, Ale-8-One, and imported chocolate. There's plenty of room (& a big, flat screen tv) in the cafe.The prices are what you should expect to pay for quality food sold by a small, local business. Is it cheap? No. Is it worth the cost? Absolutely! If you go at lunchtime, expect a wait. Try going a bit early or a little later. That primetime from noon until about 1:30 is slamming. More...

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Lotsa Pasta is consistently one of my favorite places to go for lunch. Inside they have a made-to-order deli for soups, salads, and sandwiches with an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and fresh baked breads. They also have a cooler full of the best goshdurn dadgum spreads (pimento cheese, beer cheese, Asiago walnut, dessert spreads, Benedictine, etc.) you ever did see! Seriously I get tore up about it.  The soups are always spectacular. No exaggeration, I am always impressed with the quality. These soups are made in-house as well. You'll find no watered-down porridge here, Lotsa Pasta is top notch. Some things are a little pricey (mostly the prepackaged stuff), but I've always left as a satisfied customer. More...

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Awesome food   love curry chicken salad and specialty items yu can take home to cook up later

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We live in Torrance CA and we're sent sauce and pasta from Lotsa Pasta in KY and its by far the best homemade Italian that we've ever had....

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I don't miss a great deal about living on the East Coast but one thing I do miss is the delis.  There were all manner of delis catering to different tastes and varieties of ethnic foods.  I miss kosher delis and Italian delis.  Lotsa Pasta is actually pretty big (in my opinion, which I don't pretend is humble) for a specialty grocery/deli.  I am glad of this, if I get only one I am glad the one I get is fantastic. They have a great selection of sandwiches (I switch between the Italian sub and just a sandwich with hot Capicola ham and provolone.  If I am watching what I eat carefully I only get one cannoli.  They have a great selection of sandwiches, paninis, and Italian salads to choose from.  I don't dig olives but they have a great selection of those and cheeses.  What a friend we have in cheeses and you can find all your best friends at Lotsa Pasta.  This is your go-to place for fresh Italian style breads.  I am also a fan of their to-go food that is heat and serve; if you've been to my house and eaten an impressive Italian food I promise I didn't get it here.  I would never share something THAT good. More...

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I've been in Lotsa Pasta numerous times, but have yet to actually by something until today. They have a wonderful cheese, pasta, olive, and bread selection. They also have a good variety of juices I can't seem to find anywhere else, even though I don't drink it anymore. I think it's a neat concept and everything looks delicious, but I can get the majority of the same items at a farmers market or other local stores so I seem to never indulge. This time around I needed a quick bite to eat and remembered they had the deli. As one who does not frequent the place often for the deli I didn't realize you need a number. Another woman in more of a hurry helped me figure that one out quite quickly and I ordered a chicken salad sandwich with lettuce on wheat bread. What I got was an egg salad sandwich with lettuce on wheat bread. Should have noticed with the color, but what the heck, I ate it. I'd have to say it was quite fresh and was pleasantly satisfied, but still want to try that chicken salad someday. The staff is very friendly as are the patrons so no real complaints. I'll be back, but not sure if I'll purchase anything unless I need another quick bite. More...

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Pretty solid little shop. A little bit of everything. Small, yet great cheese selection. Tons of pasta ( obviously ) ... Nice dips and shmears. The potato salad is the jam. They also carry some asian products in a corner nook. I found some rare and very nichy items that nobody else is carrying in town. I've been here 3 times now. I'll be back here and there. Oh, and the Sheep's Milk Feta is stupid good. Customer service was pretty good. Nobody really seemed too " thrilled " to be serving people, but, whatever. The products were good. I got a chicken salad sandwich and everything was very fresh. OH, and they carry Chicago Flats. that's a very good thing =) More...

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I don't like the number system or the awkward standing among other confused patrons at the deli case; however, once you've had the food you quickly learn to deal with the "where do I go, what do I do" feeling at the counter. The price they charge for their sandwiches vs (insert any chain shop) makes you wonder if they even make any money selling them at Lotsa Pasta. I'll take it! Grab a turkey on focaccia and top it with one of their cheese options along with your favorite veggies and you'll be a very happy person. More...

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Best kept secret in all of the room if you're looking for a specialty item this is the place to go

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An absolute favorite place to visit and purchase cheeses, breads, oils, specialty food items, etc. So nice to have this resource in Louisville. I especially love their gorgonzola spread, found in back upright refrigerated section of the store. But so much more there to love and to crave. Also try the coffee shop attached next door. More...

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This local spot makes a fantastic pesto and feta panini ... Often you can find this sandwich in the Saint Matthews Heine Brothers location off of Chenoweth. They also offer excellent options for catering/entertaining small groups. More...

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Sandwiches are great and so are their homemade pastas. We plan on going back to try some of their other options. Highly recommended for lunch

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I love Lotsa Pasta. I can't speak as much to the "grocery" section as the only things I generally buy from that section are dips and frozen pizzas (both of which are very good). Mostly, I love this place for its sandwiches and ready-made pasta salads. The muffaletta and chicken salad sandwiches are both amazing but you really can't go wrong with any choice. They are inexpensive (about $5-7) and you can eat them in the cafe or take them to go. You can also get a carton of the chicken salad to take home, which you should, because it's so good. The pasta salads are really good as well, with a variety of kinds made fresh in house. This place is a great choice for lunch and while you're there, you can pick up sides for a upcoming gathering or dinner for the night. Definitely worth a visit...several visits! More...

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Lotsa Pasta is one of my favorite specialty grocery stores.  They have pizza dough in the fridge, any kind of cheese and toppings you'd want, or you can just pick up one of they're ready made ones to take home and bake.  They have all kinds of pasta, ravioli, tortellini, and sauces ready made to take home. Salsas, mustards, spices, oils, relishes and on and on.  While there I got a mustard based chicken salad sandwich and a cup of Asian chicken noodle soup from their deli and both were absolutely delicious.  Long live Lotsa Pasta! More...

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The fresh bread selection alone is enough to give them five stars as they always have a varied and fresh selection waiting to be sliced for you.  I enjoy their deli with hot and cold sandwiches, fresh soups, and tasty samples.  In the back of the store they have several frozen dinner options - my favorite are the frozen homemade raviolis.  There is a side-cafe to sit and eat your sandwich and outdoor seating with the weather is nice.  They also cater in a big way.  Everything they make tastes like mom (tried to) make it. More...

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One of a kind place. Great little store I can't do without; the ONLY french bread I will buy is here , its light and crisp and melts in your mouth; always have to have some mortadella with pistachio and spicy capicola, and a few other things I can only seem to find here like imported Italian spaghetti ,cremini mushrooms, and sometimes black truffles in the little jars. The little cold case by the checkout is like the contents of a foodie's dream refrigerator-foie gras and creme fraiche and other goodies. More...

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Louisville's premire purveor of anything Italian cuisine.  Thirty + years of building a reputation that started in a small Highlands(? ) storefront. Fresh breads, great selection of  cheeses, and don't miss the super selection of Homemade Italian heat & eat meals. Nice quiet quaint area off the side of the food store to grab a fre soup & sandwich special. Other imported foods but limited. Very helpful, knowledgable staff. I've always been pleased with their quality. Parking is limited in the front of store and can be challenging. Just don't go there hungry...or eat luch there first because  when you get home you'll discover you've bought   such a wide variety of Italian foods you will be eating like  you were on vacation in Italy for a week. More...

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Don't get to confused by the name, I couldn't find any pasta on the menu.  They do have pasta in the frozen section you can bring home and cook up.  All of it looked great too!  You have to walk up to the deli counter and order and then either take out or eat in the small cafe style room next door.  While you wait for your food you can shop around, sample some hummus, and/or sip on an expresso!!  Just about everything you can eat in the store are sandwiches which are pretty darn good.  I went traditional and had the Italian Sub with onions which was very fresh and very good.  My wife had the turkey and goat cheese panini!  It could have used some more turkey, but the goat cheese was very good on it.  Beer can be bought by the bottle as well. More...

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