Amazing food , great service , wonderful atmosphere. Our waiter helped with picking the right glass of wine with the right dish! It was an exceptional experience!
Such a fabulous restaurant! Intimate room...very MCM with the warm wood walls and brass lighting. Incredable steak and frites...even better than Paris. The servers are amazing and the food is always a delight. It is a highlight every time we travel to Vancouver...and we'll visit 3 out of 7 nights...seriously! Merci beaucoup for the excellence in dining. :)
Amazing food đ I love this place . Celebrated my birthday there and had a great time. I wish the menu for more than 10 people wasnât that limited. Overall, everyone was happy with both food and service.
I had the best night in a very long time. Our service was top notch awesome, and the food was spectacular!
Love this place. Great service and the food is amazing. Hard to find a table sometimes so we try to go early in the week when it's not too busy. Highly recommend
My first time to this restaurant and I was so impressed! Great food and atmosphere, excellent service. Highly recommend.
Been a favourite place of mine for many years. The room is beautiful as if out of your favourite scene in a classic romance movie, the ambiance is lovely and the energy of the place has a way of making you feel at home and the people there feel like family. Also- best crÚme brulée ever! So really, it's a win win win situation all around!
Love the food here. Always consistent. Great service, great menu. If you are looking for quality must try this place. Always busy so reserve ahead!
This by far is some of the best food around! Everything is delicious! Service is amazing as is atmosphere!
Waited 3 years to try this place and was not disappointed. We sat at the bar and everything was lovely, even had a chit chat with my neighbour on the stool beside me.
The food was amazing, the staff was awesome, the atmosphere was totally relaxing. I had a wonderful time here and will definitely go back.
Delicious food, great service, and reasonably priced! One of my favourite restaurants!
it was Nice... ambience was good....food was good but deserts are far better than main course and starters... although price was slightly higher but overall it's good
The food and service was excellent. I had the salmon and it was tasty. The cheese plate and squid was shared and also fantastic. We were seated in the window and the seats there are not the most comfortable. I would probably request a different table next time.
Les Faux Bourgeois is a quaint casual restaurant with a lovely bar, black boards for their specials and dark mid-century look.
Great French cuisine with a reasonably-priced for the amount and quality of food.
The service is pretty average, but they get the job done with good timing between courses.
Overall, Les Faux Bourgeois has satisfied our craving for a little Paris in the heart of East Vancouver.
Tip: reservations are highly recommended - as this is a neighbourhood favourite!
I have delayed this blog post for too long, but I finally have time sharing my birthday dinner experience with you all. For the past years, I chose a different restaurant to go to, somewhere that has been on my to-go list for the longest time. There is no exception for this year, and we decided to choose a restaurant that is known for its authentic French cuisine â Les Faux Bourgeois.
Very difficult to get a reservation but well worth the wait. I had a wonderful steak that was extremely tender and so delicious. The entire meal including the wine was amazing. I love the ambience and would highly recommend you try this place at least once.
Zack & Eliza's Food Adventures
+4.5
French bistro
Menu consists of typical items you would find at a french bistro.
Atmosphere is decent. The room is dim and perfectly lit with candles. Great for a date or dinner with friends.
Food is absolutely fantastic. Onion soup is phenomenal. Classic with the right amount of cheese. Fillet of beef is very nicely done. I asked for it rare and that is how it came. Seasoned wonderfully.
Creme brulee this is the best i have had outside of Provence, France. Smooth velvety perfection. Try it!
4.5/5
100% will return again and again.
Been here a couple of times now and the food will blow you away. I will agree with other reviewers that the service can be cold and rather rude... but that food... I will endure that service for that food every time.
Was back here recently, and was really impressed with the fresh flavours. Food was was well presented but more importantly, the bison steak entree was amazing. My dining partner had the risotto which was well prepared, not overly rich and nicely seasoned.
As always, it's always a full house here, even on a weeknight but we managed to be seated at the bar.
Service 4.5
Food 4.5
Ambiance 4
Price 5
A great place to bring a date. Romantic ambiance and dim lights. The staff is very professional and the food is pretty good. The duck confit was nice and i really enjoyed the hangar steak with frites. We finished our meal with their signature creme brûlée.
Great atmosphere, amazing food! It really resembles a high quality restaurant in Paris. The staff speak french and know how to make their guests feel welcomed
Never a disappointing meal. Classic French offerings in a dark, wooden bistro atmosphere. Their steak frites are among the best around and our last trip had the biggest and juiciest mussels I've ever seen. The stomach-filling cassoulet is heart warming and rich. Service is friendly and efficient without being overbearing.
French cuisine pretty much pioneered and globalificationified the big-small-big rule: big plate, small food, big price. Sure, each morsel of food packs a suitcase of flavour⊠but if youâre not actually full, does it even count as a meal? Thankfully, Les Faux Bourgeois doesnât follow this suit, offering both mouth-drooling and stomach-filling food at a wallet-happy price.
Finally went to Les faux bourgeois after years of finding this restaurant. Interior was quite simple and much bigger than it looks exteriorly. Atmosphere as quite loud due to large parties of people. Our waiter was very attentive and quick. The food was average, but will come again if we want classic French dishes. Overall good experience.
French cuisine for those on a budget! Les Faux Bourgeois is the place to go for authentic french food without the posh ambiance and prices. The restaurant is easy to find; just a bit north of Kingsway & Fraser. Though there isnât much going on in the surrounding neighbourhood, inside Les Faux Bourgeois is very vibrant and welcoming.
French cuisine for those on a budget! Les Faux Bourgeois is the place to go for authentic french food without the posh ambiance and prices.
The restaurant is easy to find; just a bit north of Kingsway & Fraser. Though there isn't much going on in the surrounding neighbourhood, inside Les Faux Bourgeois is very vibrant and welcoming.
Our server (he sounded French, so that added authenticity I suppose) was very attentive during throughout our dinner. He kept a friendly smile, refilled our water promptly, and offered loaves of bread (we loved their bread). He even fixed our wobbly table without us asking!
For our dinner, we ordered four dishes. Every one of them was under $30 :O
Soupe à l'oignon gratinée ($10)
A classic French onion soup. Beneath the layer of baked gruyĂšre and mozzarella were large chunks of French bread drenched in soup. There were also caramelized onions and smoked bacon. Even with all the heavy ingredients, the soup wasn't overly salty.
Mon Pleasant Picnic ($13)
This was a decadent plate of assorted cheeses, cured meats, pickled veggies, nuts, and jams & spreads. It was quite an adventure experimenting with all the flavour combinations. I didn't know pickled cauliflower could be so tasty.
Filet de boeuf grillé ($25)
A beef tenderloin in red wine & shallot sauce. The steak was a bit charred on the outside, but still very moist and tender on the inside (medium rare). You can't go wrong with steak and red wine. This dish also came with two other variations: mustard butter, or peppercorn sauce. We shall try those next time :)
(Nightly special) Pan Seared Duck Breast ($26)
Port jus, cauliflower purée, and roasted veggies. The duck breast was perfectly seared; the skin was salty and crackling, and the meat was tender and just slightly pink in the center. Very filling portion size too!
Food: 4.5/5
Value: 4.5/5
Service: 5/5
Ambiance: 4.5/5
Total: 18.5/20
Would definitely go again!
I honestly don't know why so many people rave about this restaurant. The food is not terrible but it's not great like what everyone said. We got the steak and the fish dishes and we thought the food were so so but not great. We also had the creme brûlée which is good but not great. Overall the food was alright but I'll go there again when I'm in the mood for French food
Just sitting down, I found the dining room of Les Faux Bourgeois likeable. The slightly dim lighting might not be photography friendly, but it created a warm and intimate ambiance, fantastic for unwinding or having a romantic dinner. A family of 6 or 7 sitting at a table next to ours seemed to be enjoying their dinner in the peaceful atmosphere, with their papa quietly sipping on a small glass of Absinthe, and slowly cutting his steak.
Their menu seemed genuine and humble, featuring mostly Bistro dishes, nothing too fancy. Some classic French favourites on the menu caught our eyes such as Escargots De Bourgogne, and Boudin Noir for our appetizer choices. I also picked the Pan Fried Sweet Bread on their daily special board. I think the lighting had made the colours of the dishes very similar, somehow the flavours were very similar as well. I was very excited to try Boudin Noir and sweet bread the first time at a French Bistro, but I did not find the dishes particularly great and memorable.
Everything But Weddings
+5
C'était trÚs bon! Les Faux Bougeois is a lovely date night restaurant. It had a very romantic atmosphere and delectable French cuisine without attitude. My suggestions: start with the escargots, plump and juicy, perfectly served with crostini... canard confit and veal shank were both amazing. The duck had crispy skin (could've been crispier though) but the burst of flavour was there, and the veal was so tender, loved it with the veggies that accompanied it. To end off the night, we had the poached pears galette. Wow that was one of the best desserts I've ever had. The pastry was nice and flaky and the pears were not too sweet. A nice light dessert to complement a rich meal. The cherry on top, our server spoke to us en français. Merci beaucoup pour un repas inoubliable.
Tasty meal! Started off with the warm goat cheese salad and the French onion soup. Both of us had steak to follow up our starters.
Staff were quite friendly and were able to squire us in before a reservation later that night.
Nice place to dine in the Mount Pleasant area.
This is not a high end french restaurant. But the food and wine are awesome. They have some classic french dishes like duck confit, steak and escarot. Personally I like the mussels with white wine cream sauce and bacon. Last but not least, try their crÚme brûlée.
Best thing about my visit was the bartender Niko. He was quick and polite but his recommendation were ok except his valudation for the bordeaux blend which should ONLY be a wine with food and not dor drinking alone.
French onion soup tasted exactly like itnsupposed to. Nothing terrible but nothing great, was a dish i could have not ordered.
The canard confit was nicely done. French as known for subtle and simple flavours. This was exactly that, slow cook duck that was cooked nicely,with fresh spinach, goat cheese and garlic potatoes? Was just good quality ingredients that represented comfort food French style. The bordeaux blend went excllent with the duck for it cut through the fatness and creaminess of the dish. Would definitely come back.
This is a romantic French restaurant but it is still a good place to hang out with friends.
My friends and I ordered French onion soup, salad, mussels with frites and hanger steak with frites. It's just the steak that tasted a little bit too salty. Everything else tasted great. Frites were so good that my friends and I had to pack the leftover home as we didn't want to waste them.
The service was excellent. The restaurant was busy, so we expected to wait for food for a little bit longer. The waiter was very polite, explained what the restaurants had on their special menu, and checked if we needed anything during the meal.
I would definitely love to come back for lunch or dinner. Their prices are reasonable. They also have good service and good food. *LIKE*
Les Faux Bourgeois is an unassuming restaurant situated on the corner of Fraser and Kingsway. Since they are only open at night, you might miss it during the day. Started off with some complimentary bread! They gave us a lot given that we only had 2 people. For our appy, we had the Escargots de Bourgogne served with crostini. This is the first time Iâve had escargots not counting the time I had it at my uncleâs house in high school. The escargot was swimming in a rich concoction of garlic and parsley. We could taste a bit of spice in it too. The texture of the escargots was slightly rubbery and toothsome yet still soft. We used the rest of our complimentary bread to soak up the sauce since there wasnât enough crostini.
Went here for a friend's birthday dinner, she was the one who wanted french food. and so she went here again as she had a pleasant experience :)Â
overall my impression on ofood is just okay, and nothing really much that i remember specifically. the food was slightly above average i'll say. But at the same time the price is also above average. I would say overall it's a great restaurant. however, there are many other places that I haven't tried in terms of french restaurants. So i won't be able to justify much whether if the food that i was served is really great for french bistro standard in vancouver.Â
But overall i did find the food tasty on most of the dishes.
would recommend the place to my friend, but personally I'm not going here unless I trully find this place is worth to go :)
2nd update November 2015
went here for last minute dinner, actually more like got last minute invite when i was hungry, so went to the location, place is packed as usual but good thing my froend have a reservation, (reservation recommended) and so starting with the appetizer we ordered 4, the french onion soup, duck liver pate, cheese and meat platter, and will recall the 4th one in a minute... yup can't remember
everything was great but my friend didn't really enjoy her confit, not sure if it's the canard or the poulet right now.
hmmm but everything else i think was good, definitely no complaints about it.
A very enjoyable second visit. This place is a typical noisy French bistro. The staff is attentive. Quality food at a fair price and I will come back again.
I followed up with a previous co-worker who I donât see very often, maybe once every few months. I let her decide, and she chose Les Faux Bourgeois. The seating is slightly awkward, but it makes sense given they want to maximize the number of seats in the small dining space. Although we had a early dinner reservation, the two options we could have chosen were non-optimal for photos⊠near the back.
The restaurant itself is a little cramped and loud, but it's a small restaurant with a large fan base, so who can really blame them?
I had the moules mariniĂšres, which was good but nothing special enough to come back for. However, my mom's steak in the steak frites was excellent! Tender and flavorful. Our other guests also thoroughly enjoyed their duck confit and lamb sirloin.
Our server was a very attentive and nice guy! The other staff seemed really rushed and stressed, though. They would kind of disregard us when we asked questions about the food/restaurant.
This little French bistro has always been on my to-eat list and I was so happy to finally taste what all the fuss is about. . I liked Le Faux Bourgeois instantly because their menu was affordable and the quantity of food was great. I find a lot of French restaurants overprice their dishes and I end up leaving hungry and unsatisifed.
"For my entree, I had the lamb cheeks. They were served with apricots and some sort of couscous. I really didnât even need a knife for the lamb, since the chunks of meat just melted into my fork (and in my mouth). Utterly fantastic."
See comment section for link to the full written review.
Lovely. My partner and I have been here a few times, and have never been disappointed. The convivial ambience and tasteful décor (as in, not too pretentiously posh and trying) aside, the food has always been amazing. A personal favorite is the trout, done in a variety of manner, which has always been incredibly satisfying in its freshness and flavoring, especially its skin, sautéed to perfection. Other dishes we have ordered, the duck, the ox-tail, and cassoulet, were also quite inspired and palatable. An extra bonus for the authentic French waiters.
Do you have a reservation?. A great meal. Duck confit, and the pate to start. But, here's the thing...we booked a table, they called the night before to confirm, but when we showed up there, NO TABLE. Fortunately, a space came available at the bar, and they gave us a free cocktail (my suggestion). But, I'd definitely go there again. Warm, and cozy, and a great French bartender.
Great place for any occasion. This has been my families favourite restaurant for many years, and really never fails.
The service is always great and the food is fresh and well prepared. The specials board
is a great touch and is different every time!
Love this restaurant! Been many times and always enjoy it. The food is consistently good & service is friendly. Sometimes noisy at back of restaurant but can avoid this by sitting at bar which is very cozy. Love it!!
Excellent Excellent Restaurant!!. Just had dinner with my family at LFB to celebrate my granddaughter's Birthday. It was unbelievably delicious food. The place was absolutely packed when we walked in and it was a Tuesday. I can't imagine being able to get a reservation on a weekend without booking it weeks in advance. The service was awesome, the food was truly incredible - every bite was an adventure. There were 7 of us and the entire meal was timed perfectly. The waiting staff was wonderful - loved the additional touch of France with their accents. A most delightful evening.
Love it. It is a very fancy place. It is a bit expensive but I think its worth it. The dishes are freshly prepared. The details around the dish plate could definitely tell me is a real french place. French food is usually expensive, but its a good night to spend with the love one at this place.
Great value at this place for high end dining at very reasonable prices. Something you would have downtown but without the premium price. Think about eating food like Chambar at cactus prices
Perfect dining experience. Came here with my boyfriend for our anniversary. We went on a Tuesday and it was busy. We made reservations and had to wait 15 minutes still because that's how popular it is. Our server was timely, friendly and knowledgable. The food was delicious. We shared the mon pleasant charcuterie plate, French onion soup. My bf had the chicken roast and I had the duck confit. Everything was melt in your mouth good and far exceeded my expectations. 5 stars! We left feeling very satisfied and will come back again
Amazing All Around. I have been meaning to try this restaurant, but they are always booked up. Walked in one day, they said they didn't have any tables, if I didn't have reservations, which was fine, I was happy to be sitting at the bar.
Tried out the Soupe A L'Oignon Grantinee. Delicious, but not very hot, but still very good. I also had the Le Steak Frites, very tender and juicy.
Service was pretty wonderful. Waitress was very attentive. The waiter that came out with the dessert had a very cute french accent and very friendly. Would definately go back.
Would definately go back!
I'm sorry to say this but bacon has no place in this soup. This item is a pass.
Sublime.. This is, in my opinion, the best restaurant in Vancouver.
The staff is professional and knowledgeable, the location is charming and cozy, and the food is delicious and fairly priced, with adequate portion sizes.
Be prepared to be transported to France for a modest fee if you visit Les Faux Bourgeois!
Sooooo good. My wife and I are French people,and the food is exactly the same as in France,if unfortunately you don't like the food from this restaurant,you will never like the French food.
a MUST...
Excellent. We got exactly what we were expecting both in terms of the food, service and setting. thank you
Aucune Ă©tincelle. Have you ever been on a date where all seemed well? You were up for it, your date was attractive and interesting, you both enjoyed the time spent and then came a goodnight kiss which inspired ... nothing. Dining here was a bit like that. The food was good, the table was ready, the service above average, the price affordable and the drinks notable but eating here brought me no joy. I sampled all of my companions fare -- the tenderloin was best, the trout excellent and even though my flank steak was the dullest, it was still an acceptable choice. I have to thumbs up the place because there was no reason not to do so and yet it is certain I won't return, having been given no real spark of enticement.
Great way to catch up with a friend. When visiting a foreign city it's always a great chance to take an old friend out to dinner and pick a restaurant that is a personal favorite of that friend.
An a non Vancouver person LFB is in a funnily looking spot for a restaurant of its standard but don't let that put you off (locals probably wouldn't even notice).
It's busy, very busy and consequently a bit on the noisy side but not uncomfortably so. I had made a booking a couple of days in advance - which was an excellent idea as even for a Tuesday night the place was packed.
Starters were some Asparagus and a beet (beetroot) salad followed by the
Beef Tenderlion and Duck for mains and some cheese for 'desert'.
Food was excellent, the service fast but friendly, helpful and everything you could ask for. Being a later booking (7:30) there was no pressure for us to vacate our table but my friend tells me that earlier bookings are limited for lingering after dining!
A great night out and by my standard a mid priced restaurant - about $70 per head plus tip - Aussies reading this please remember to tip.
Enjoy
This little gem is always packed with people eager to get a seat! My friend and I both agreed it was worth the wait. Great food, pleasent service and a cool and trendy atmosphere! We will be back.
My bridesmaids took me here to round out our girl's day before my wedding!
I honestly can't wait to go back. The appies, to the drinks to the main and finally the desserts were all magnifique!!!! Our waiter was VERY pleasant! Seriously, every bite you want it to last because it is just sooooo good! We had escargot and duck and creams brûlée and a bunch of other things. I honestly don't think there is a single bad item on their menu!!
Take me again please!!!!
Another lovely evening at the lively and lovely Faux Bourgeois. It's 'almost' like being in Paris! Book well in advance, or grab a spot at the bar. Steak frites and coq au vin always excellent.
Quaint bistro! Good service with bar staff because of reservation mix up. Seared scallop with diced squash in a light cream sauce was delicious! Mussels, steaks & frites and duck confit were nicely done. I will be back to try the duck confit myself. Apparently you get a maraschino cherries with
French 75-Parisian style - awesome French speaking staff!
Surprised. By all the negative comments here! my pals all have a great time when they go, and so did I when i finally made it just after xmas. xcellent service too. we sat on the "other" side, but our waiter had the perfect 6th sense of when to be there and when not. loved our dishes and it was charming all round. although we tried 3 reds and none were memorable. can't wait to go back. and try the whites : )
Food was 3.8 out of 5 Unwel.... Food was 3.8 out of 5
Unwelcoming and pretentious server brings otherwise flawless service to a 3 out of 5.
A great experience. Totally worth it. I take the rudeness as long as it was tasty and prompt.
I will go back.
Lives up to the hype. Here with six people (two families with children) and the evening was enjoyed by all. Lucky we have kids with a varied palate but even if we did not, it would have been suitable all the same. Service was genuinely good and food did not disappoint.
Even with a reservation, you will wait for your table, but it's worth it. Excellent food. Not quiet, it's French ;-)
Came here with a group of friends for 2 birthdays, will definitely return for a 3rd visit and will refer others. As a few other reviewers mentioned, the service is the only thing that is not top notch but it's ok, it hasn't deterred us from going just yet. Decent portions, great price for French cuisine and the selection is great. Everything comes out looking and tasting delish! Already excited to bring more friends and family to try out Les Faux Bourgeois.
Not A Bot Or Paid Poster
+4.5
Really effin good!. Im a regular guy that doesn't mind paying a little more for fantastic food and service.
Living not far away I often forget that I don't have to go far for good rich french cuisine for no more than a burger and beer at most pubs. The staff here really knows what they are doing and in my opinion, could charge much more for the same food in a better location.
I'll be back!
Excellent choice! Pate was favorable but prefer texture to be finer than it was but still very tasty. The escargot was done nicely, favor just right. The lamb stew was very good with perfect mix of mash potatoes and veggies the meat melts in your mouth. My favorite was the beef tenderloin it was a perfect medium rare so juicy and tender and went perfectly with the red wine shallot sauce. The creme brulee was not a dissapointment so delicous. The service was very good and reasonably priced dishes. Overall, 5 stars in my opinion. Can't wait to o again love the food!
Great bistro food. I came here with my girlfriend and we both liked the food. The restaurant is tucked away off of Kingsway in an odd little wedge of a block. Restaurant was packed when we came. Tight quarters with a bar and tables. Nice ambience. Would come again.
Good stuff. I had the beef tenderloin grille. It melted in my mouth and was grilled to perfection. I found the potatoes gratin were a little too far on the cheesy side but good nonetheless. I wasn't drinking that night but I had a virgin caesar and it was much better than many restaurants around town.
Good atmosphere but not to be confused with fine dining. Just good time ambience.
Been here multiple times and every dish I've tried so far we loved . The flavors are so we'll balance . Simple yet very tasty. The price is more than reasonable and portions are generous. My go-to place when craving French food
I cannot say enough great things about this establishment. Our waitress first of all, was so tentative, personal and considerate! We didn't catch her name but she was such a joy to have serve us for the evening. Like most people we looked over thr reviews before dining at Les Faux Bourgeois, and found that a lot of people recommend the grilled squid and beef tartare. Let me tell you, the squid was so tender, you wouldn't even think it's squid. So juicy and succulent. The beef tartare was the star of the evening, I can see why they also have an entree size! It was amazingly tasty and full of flavour. A must try if you are trying this restaurant for the first time. For our mains we got the confit duck and the special which was a crispy pork chop with asparagus and a sort of salad. Everything was super yummy and we will definitely come back to try the other menu items!
Just happened to see this place driving by, and it piqued my interest. The reviews really do it justice..the food was amazing and the service as equally as great! We got the beef carpaccio, escargot to start, and the pork chop special and steak frites for our mains. Also got a creme brule and a lemon tart to go. Everything was cooked perfectly, and portions are very generous.
One of the best French restaurants in Vancouver. Amazing food and great cost benefit. In my opinion, even one of the best restaurants in general.
Nice little restaurant with a good atmosphere. The tables are tiny and the lights are dim, good for a date night. The canard confit was very good, but I wish the appetizer Mon Pleasant Picnic had more cheese and chacuterie options.
Really reminded me of sitting in a bistro in Paris. Great place if you want some well-priced French food in a cozy restaurant. They have plexiglass dividers between tables, great French food, and attentive service. Only con was that the bathrooms were a bit sketchy & Amex isnât accepted.
We got there at exactly 5PM and were able to be promptly seated as a walk-in. Had the tenderloin steak which had a wonderfully succulent centre, but I thought the crust was over-salted. CrÚme brûlée was perfectly done & at $8 was a great deal.
We were on our way to driving to another restaurant when we spotted this little gem. Having been disappointed in the first five minutes in the original place, we headed back for Les Faux Bourgeois, even though it was an hour from closing. Maybe it was the cool of the night, or the French name, but we were already interested in the place. They had sitting inside and out, we opted for the outside. The brought us three baskets of bread and butter generously before our food was served with a bottle of cool water. The Cocktail I ordered was super delicious and so was the food. Our waitress was extra attentive and kind and it was a pleasant evening. We are definitely going back!
Joshua Wiebe (Jacabok)
+5
Amazing place. Celebrated Valentines Day here with my wife and had a lovely window seat for the evening. The staff were knowledgeable and polite, and the ambiance was cozy and warm. The food was next level. I had the duck and my wife had the tenderloin, both were seasoned to perfection and rich and vibrant in flavor. It made us feel like we were experiencing old dishes for the first time again. I cannot say enough good about this place. Worth every penny.
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