{"id":1317,"date":"2018-12-13T17:16:11","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T22:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/?p=1317"},"modified":"2019-12-17T21:17:36","modified_gmt":"2019-12-18T02:17:36","slug":"dreary-day-destinations-in-columbus-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/index.php\/2018\/12\/13\/dreary-day-destinations-in-columbus-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"Dreary Day Destinations in Columbus, Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s be honest with ourselves here: we\u2019re entering that time of year where Ohio weather is in its least desirable state. Come mid-November, the temperatures start to drop and the sunlight goes into hibernation (along with any social life I might have had previously).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIf you can\u2019t handle me at my worst then you don\u2019t deserve me at my best\u201d &#8211; Ohio weather, probably<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohio, I sure do love your 80\u00b0 summers and crisp fall football weather, but these dreary AF cloudy winters have got. to. go.&nbsp;Seasonal depression is real, so let\u2019s all cope with it the best way we know how.. food. While the number of times you leave the house during the winter may decrease significantly, that\u2019s no reason to miss out on some of the best \u201ccrappy weather\u201d foodie locations Columbus has to offer. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve enjoyed a few of these places in the past, but i promise you- your bleak winter Friday nights or cold and wet Sunday mornings will be just a little brighter by spending it at one of my favorite dreary destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"1318\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/index.php\/2018\/12\/13\/dreary-day-destinations-in-columbus-ohio\/img_2385\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2385.jpg?fit=2983%2C3977&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2983,3977\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1543663710&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.066666666666667&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dreary Day Destinations in Columbus, Ohio\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2385.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2385.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dreary Day Destinations in Columbus, Ohio\" class=\"wp-image-1318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2385.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2385.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2385.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twodollarradio.com\/pages\/headquarters\"><br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twodollarradio.com\/pages\/headquarters\"><strong>Two Dollar Radio Headquarters:<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put on your fuzziest socks and warmest blanket scarf before you head over to Two Dollar Radio on the next cloudy Sunday morning. Whether you have to make a quick stop (get the breakfast burrito no matter what!!) or have time to spare, the friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere will start your day in the best way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"1319\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/index.php\/2018\/12\/13\/dreary-day-destinations-in-columbus-ohio\/img_2379\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2379.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1543664852&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dreary Day Destinations in Columbus, Ohio\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2379.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2379.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dreary Day Destinations in Columbus, Ohio\" class=\"wp-image-1319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2379.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2379.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2379.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cool part about Two Dollar Radio is that it\u2019s also a full service bookstore, bar, coffee shop, and vegan restaurant. So what I\u2019m really saying is if you get here on a snowy February weekend morning, 2DR has the appropriate provisions to last you ALL DAY. Park it and enjoy it. Buy a book and read it from cover to cover. Do what you want, but I guarantee you\u2019ll enjoy yourself and come back again just to have another cup of that lavender latte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2896\" height=\"3685\" data-attachment-id=\"1320\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/index.php\/2018\/12\/13\/dreary-day-destinations-in-columbus-ohio\/img_2320\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2320.jpg?fit=2896%2C3685&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2896,3685\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1543664317&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_2320\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2320.jpg?fit=805%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2320.jpg?fit=805%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2320.jpg?w=2896&amp;ssl=1 2896w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2320.jpg?resize=236%2C300&amp;ssl=1 236w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2320.jpg?resize=768%2C977&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2320.jpg?resize=805%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 805w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2320.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><a href=\"http:\/\/cookie-dough-creamery.com\/Ohio\/Columbus\/Worthington\/\">Cookie Dough Creamery<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can we all mutually agree to not even entertain the idea of going out to bars on a Friday night when the temperature is below freezing?? There\u2019s absolutely nothing that sounds pleasant about putting on booties and trudging through the sleet and snow to stand in a crowded bar for a few hours in the middle of January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No. Thank. You.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>oh.. did someone say cookie dough creamery? I\u2019m listening&#8230;<br>Sure, ice cream might seem like a silly idea when it\u2019s already cold outside, but who said you have to get ice cream when you go to Cookie Dough Creamery? Throw on your comfiest sweats, make the quick drive to Worthington, and skip the ice cream portion of the DIY ice cream bar. Load up your bowl with an overflowing scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough and enjoy. (They charge by bowl size, not weight- so when I say load it up, I mean it!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"1321\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/index.php\/2018\/12\/13\/dreary-day-destinations-in-columbus-ohio\/img_2231\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2231.jpg?fit=3012%2C3765&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3012,3765\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1542744768&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.2&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dreary Day Destinations in Columbus, Ohio\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2231.jpg?fit=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2231.jpg?resize=819%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dreary Day Destinations in Columbus, Ohio\" class=\"wp-image-1321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2231.jpg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2231.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2231.jpg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2231.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><a href=\"http:\/\/swensonsdriveins.com\/\">Swenson\u2019s Drive-Ins<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">While we\u2019re driving around Columbus in our long johns, let\u2019s talk about comfort food. I\u2019m not usually a \u201cfast food\u201d type of girl, but sometimes I just need a greasy burger and something crunchy to make me forget about the gray clouds in the sky. Enter: Swenson\u2019s. If you\u2019ve never been before, welcome to the club! I\u2019d never even heard of Swenson\u2019s until they opened up a about a month ago on Sawmill Road. An Akron staple, this \u201cold school\u201d fast dining experience is my favorite kind. When you pull in, an attendant comes straight to your window to take your order. No need to dress up for this dining occasion, heck, you don\u2019t even need to wear pants if you don\u2019t want to! (Would still highly suggest wearing pants) Shortly after you place your order, your food is ran straight to your window and you\u2019re welcome to take off and eat it on the go, or you can request a tray table for your car to enjoy the Galley Boy right then and there. Mmmmm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"1322\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/index.php\/2018\/12\/13\/dreary-day-destinations-in-columbus-ohio\/img_1386\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1386.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1540660654&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;40&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.058823529411765&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dreary Day Destinations in Columbus, Ohio\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1386.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1386.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dreary Day Destinations in Columbus, Ohio\" class=\"wp-image-1322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1386.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1386.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1386.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/valtersatthemaennerchor.com\/\">Valters at the Maennerchor<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to kids these days, wintertime is \u201ccuffing season\u201d and apparently that means you still go on dates every once in awhile, despite the freezing temps and unpleasant precipitation patterns. If you\u2019re looking for something a little more classy than Swenson\u2019s but still cozy, check out Valters at the Maennerchor for dinner. This hidden gem is a small little restaurant operating out of a renovated home in the heart of German Village. Order some schnitzel and watch the snow fall outside while you sip on your second glass of Pinot Noir. Bonus? They serve comfort food brunch too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxinthesnow.com\/\">Fox in the Snow<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"953\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/index.php\/2017\/11\/20\/10-gifts-foodie-foodie\/fox-in-the-snow\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fox-in-the-snow.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"10 Gift Ideas for a Foodie\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;10 Gift Ideas for a Foodie&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fox-in-the-snow.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fox-in-the-snow.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"10 Gift Ideas for a Foodie\" class=\"wp-image-953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fox-in-the-snow.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fox-in-the-snow.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/fox-in-the-snow.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most popular coffee shops in Columbus (or Ohio? Or the Midwest??) is popular for a reason. Jeff and Lauren, the owners of FITS, sure knew what they were doing when they opened up this cozy little cafe 6years ago. They wanted the atmosphere to be warm and inviting so that anyone could enter and immediately feel welcome. And they me tell you, they did it right. Heck, even the name of the coffee shop has \u201csnow\u201d in it! If you somehow still haven\u2019t been, here are my suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go (duh)<\/li><li>If it\u2019s wintertime, order the seasonal fruit galette and a hot latte. If it\u2019s summer, the New Orleans iced coffee.<\/li><li>I don\u2019t care what time of year it is, you get the dang egg sandwich. You eat the whole thing.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t plan on going to get some work done, there\u2019s no WiFi for a reason. Leave the laptop at home and catch up on life with an old friend while sipping on a hot cup of the best coffee in town.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/figliopizza.com\/grandview\/\">Figlio<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for a similar experience but don\u2019t want to leave the Grandview area? FIGLIO!&nbsp;I promise that you&#8217;ll enjoy the experience and people more than you enjoy the food (which is saying something because the food is top-notch) in this family-like atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" data-attachment-id=\"1324\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/index.php\/2018\/12\/13\/dreary-day-destinations-in-columbus-ohio\/img_2404\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2404.jpg?fit=3024%2C4032&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3024,4032\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1544125212&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.125&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_2404\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2404.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2404.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2404.jpg?w=3024&amp;ssl=1 3024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2404.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2404.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.crave-columbus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2404.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>Butternut Squash Ravioli at Figlio in Grandview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I had the chance to meet the owner a few weeks ago on our Cbusfoodbloggers Tour of Grandview. 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