Gulf Coast Buzz (Feb. 6 –19, 2015)

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Restaurant Review:Yak the Kathmandu Kitchen in Fairhope

Tourneys Galore!Sporting events

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Mardi Grasin South Alabama

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FEB. 6 – 19In-depth Baldwin County calendar

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Valentine’s Day at Bill’s By the Beach Saturday, February 14 is around the corner – we're here to help you plan.

There’s really nothing quite as romantic as asuperb dinner served to you and your lovedone by our attentive staff while overlookingthe Beach. This Valentine’s Day, treat yourloved one to a romantic dinner, live musicand dancing with Lisa Zanghi, and our PrixFixe Menu at $55.00 per person, excludingtax & gratuities. 1st Seating at 5:30pm, 2ndSeating at 8:00pm. Reservations Required. Ifyou haven’t made your reservation yet, makeit today! View Menu at bbtb.com/events.

After 5:30pm, for guests in the bar or whoare not part of the Valentine’s Day menu, wewill be serving Appetizers and the BeachBurger from the regular menu. Lisa Zanghi isperforming for the reserved Valentine's dinner event. We will open the bar doors tothe live music at 9:00pm for the people atthe bar to enjoy.

Live MusicSam Glass (duo), 7-10:30, Friday, February 6

Mel Knapp (solo), 7-10:30, Saturday, February 7Barstool Surfers, 7-10:30, Friday, February 13Lisa Zanghi, Saturday, 9-10:30, February 14

TBD, (Fat Tuesday), midday, Tuesday, February 17Damien Lamb, 5:30 ‘til, Thursday, February 19

Lisa Zanghi, 7-10, Friday, February 20Barstool Surfers, 7-10, Saturday, February 21

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Throw me somethin’, Mister!Let the good times roll and Baldwin County Mardi Gras commence.

Parades and parties are plentiful for those looking for a good time with friends. We have a complete list of all parades happening in our area. For parades in Mobile, check out our website, GulfCoastNewsToday.com. There are parades in all areas of the county, big and small. On our Mardi Gras page, also check out our guide to Mardi Gras parades and common Mardi Gras lingo explained.

During Mardi Gras, which ends on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17, we have the holiday for lovebirds, Valentine’s Day. Several events are hap-pening and some unusual ones as well. Take a carriage ride at The Wharf, enjoy a pancake breakfast or attend a dance and chow down on chocolate and hors d’oeuvres at the Erie Meyer Civic Center.

It’s hard to believe in a few weeks winter will be on its way out of here and spring will be moving in (although many will argue that winter never was here in lower Alabama). There are still snowbird events taking place along the Gulf Coast, including Brat Fest, which takes place Feb. 7 this year.

Enjoy our regular columns on beer, wine, outdoors, fishing, family fun and food.Now, go catch some beads and Moon Pies!

Gulf Coast Buzz editor

Valentine’s DayRomantic events

Restaurant Review:Yak the Kathmandu Kitchen in Fairhope

Tourneys Galore!Sporting events

on the coast

Mardi Grasin South Alabama

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Your guide to fun, food and entertainment on the Gulf Coast.Publishes the first and third Friday of each month.

Look for our next issue Friday, Feb. 20.

Look for us submissionsI In all four Gulf Coast Media newspapers:

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As tradition has it, rev-elers on Mardi Gras floats wear a variety of masks and costumes as they pa-rade down the street. At-tendees will have no prob-lem catching their share of moon pies, beads, dou-bloons and stuffed animals.

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snowbird showcasesFree programs for our winter visitors. 8

17th annual Brat Fest Snowbirds cook up fun and donations. 9

Valentine’s Day eventsLocal restaurants to take your sweetheart plus Valentine’s Day trivia. 19

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Mardi Gras with the Kids How to keep your kids safe and happy at the parades. 10

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paradesFriday, Feb. 6:6:45 p.m.: Apollo’s Mystic Ladies (Daphne)

saturday, Feb. 7:1 p.m.: Mystic Mutts of Revelry (Fairhope)6:45 p.m.: Knights of Ecor Rouge (Fairhope)

Friday, Feb. 13: 6:30 p.m.: Mystic Order of Mirams (Orange Beach)6:45 p.m.: Maids of Jubilee (Fairhope)

saturday, Feb. 14:11 a.m.: Foley ParadeNoon: Mystic Revelers (Bay Minette)2 p.m.: Krewe of Mullet Mates (Mullet Point)5:30 p.m.: Mystics of Pleasure (Orange Beach)6:45 p.m.: Shadow Barons (Daphne)

sunday, Feb. 15: (Joe Cain Day)2:29 p.m.: Loyal Order of the Firetruck (Daphne)4 p.m.: The Wharf Kid and Pet Parade (Orange Beach)6 p.m.: The Wharf Float Parade (Orange Beach)

Monday, Feb. 16: (lundi Gras)6:45 p.m.: Order of Mystic Magnolias (Fairhope)

Tuesday, Feb. 17: (Fat Tuesday)10 a.m.: Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Association2 p.m.: Orange Beach Parade

*Dates and times of parades may change due to weather and other conditions.

... and parties

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Gras BallEnjoy a night filled with music by

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entertainment. Must be 21 years old and older.• Feb 11; 7 p.m.; LuLu’s homeport Marina,

Gulf Shores • Advance tickets start at $60;

door tickets start at $70• LuLuBuffet.com; 251-967-LULU (5858)

lulu's 16th anniversary and Mardi Gras Boat Paradehead to LuLu’s dressed in your finest beads and costume. Watch the Mardi Gras boat parade as it rolls into LuLu's and keep the party going with great music. This is a full day of eats, music and fun. It’s LuLu’s anniversary, too. No anniversary would be complete without complimentary cake. • Feb 17; 11 a.m.; LuLu’s at homeport Marina• LuLuBuffet.com; 251-967-LULU (5858)

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Laissez les bon temps rouler!


parade checklist

3Travel lightly. No chairs. You’ll want two free hands to catch goodies.

Carry small amounts of cash when possible. Bring cash for food carts, but leave large bills at home. Leave purses and valuables at home.

arrive early. Avoid traffic and find a close, well-lit parking spot.

obey barricade ordinances. No jumping the barricades.

Check weather/parade route. Know whether to bring a jacket or umbrella, or if your parade time or route has changed.

Float Barn: secret location where Mardi Gras organizations build and keep their floats when it’s not parading season.Throws: items thrown from parade floats, such as doubloons, Moon Pies, beads, cups and stuffed animals.Doubloons: aluminum coins representing the Mardi Gras organization on one side and the organization’s theme for the year on the opposite. laissez les Bon Temps Rouler: French for “Let the good times roll!”

Moon Pies: marshmallow cake, usually chocolate, banana or orange flavored. Newer flavors of coconut, vanilla, mint, pea-nut butter and salted caramel have recently been added.King Cake: usually oval and braided, this cake is iced with traditional Mardi Gras colors. A plastic baby doll is hidden inside, and according to custom, whoever finds the baby in their piece of cake buys the next King Cake or throws the next party.Ball: a celebration, usually after a parade, involving food, beverages, call-outs and dancing. Some organizations don’t parade and just have Mardi Gras balls. Tickets are sold to some balls, while others require invitations from a member.Call-outs: organization members are escorted and introduced to the crowd.

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Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism provides snowbirds with showcases through the winter months to highlight a few local businesses and activities in the area. All programs are free to the public. Schedule is subject to change.

snowbird showcasing presents: BeachFlight aviationExperience an incredible balance of excitement and scenic

beauty as you soar over beautiful Gulf waters along clean white beaches. These unique aircraft are a joy to fly. Soon you will feel confident as you maneuver the trike with ease for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.• Feb. 9; 10 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center

snowbird showcasing presents: Clara’s loomWatch a demonstration of continuous weave on a square loom

from Clara’s Loom. Where 30 years of weaving experience and art merge in wearable products with fashion colors that please the eye and hand. • Feb. 9; 10 a.m.; Gulf Shores Welcome Center

snowbird showcasing presents: Bon secour National Wildlife Refuge

Meet the folks from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. With 7,000 acres of wildlife habitat, the refuge preserves the coastal dune ecosystem, protects threatened and endangered species and provides compatible recreational opportunities. • Feb. 10; 10 a.m.; Gulf Shores Welcome Center

snowbird showcasing presents: sEa Quilt• Feb. 11; 10 a.m.; Gulf Shores Welcome Center

snowbird lecture series presents: Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Located along the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, the Weeks Bay estuary, "where rivers meet the sea,” is an important site of scientific research on estuarine ecology and contains a variety of habitats which support a diverse and important assemblage of native plants and animals. Visit WeeksBayReserve.com for more information.• Feb. 11; 11 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center

snowbird showcasing presents: sail Wild heartsExperience the 53-foot, open-ocean catamaran and sail the

turquoise waters. Orange Beach cruises are available with excur-sions just off the shore, offering views of white sand beaches in one direction and the wide expanse of the Gulf of Mexico in the other. Wild hearts also sails the calm, back bays of this coastal paradise. Learn more about dolphin cruises and sunset sails, as well as private cruises.• Feb. 11; 2 p.m.; Gulf Shores Welcome Center

snowbird showcasing presents: Bon secour National Wildlife Refuge

Meet the folks from Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. With 7,000 acres of wildlife habitat, the refuge preserves the coastal dune ecosystem, protects threatened and endangered species and provides compatible recreational opportunities. • Feb. 12; 10 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center

snowbird lecture series presents: Gulf state Park with naturalist Kelly Reetz

Come hear Reetz as she talks about the sea turtles and shore-birds that are native to the Gulf Coast region. It is our goal to inspire people to care for the environment by expanding their knowledge of the state’s natural resources through experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world.• Feb. 12; 1 p.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center

snowbird showcasing presents: Pottery Central with steven Dark

Ceramic artist Steven Dark’s work is well known on the Gulf Coast for his always irreverent take on traditional vessel forms and a dark self-deprecating humor that expresses itself in his recent series of caricature heads.• Feb. 18; 10 a.m.; Orange Beach Welcome Center

find out moreFor more information about any of the showcases:GulfShores.com; 251-968-7511OrangeBeach.com; 251-974-1510

other snowbird events Canadian snowbirds luncheon• Feb. 11; 1 p.m.; Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina • For more information, contact Neil Wannamaker at

251-271-0222

The annual snowbird production presents: Neil simon’s “The sunshine Boys”• Feb 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15, 22 at

2 p.m.; South Baldwin Community Theatre• Adults, $15; students, $12• SBCT.biz; 251-968-6721


By John [email protected]

Snowbirds don’t just flee Northern winters when they flock south to enjoy the milder climates of Alabama’s Gulf Coast.

When they’re here they give back in a variety of ways from helping local businesses through the slow season to giving back to the community. The snowbird population of the Gulf Coast gives back plenty.

One of the most popular events is the annual Brat Fest, and the 17th annual is Feb. 7.

The 17th annual Snowbird Brat Fest will take place on Sat-urday with sales starting at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Adult Activity Center in Gulf Shores (behind the Erie Meyer Civic Center) and continue until they are sold out.

Johnsonville brats will be sold for $4 along with coffee and soda for $1. It comes with all the fixings of sauerkraut, relish, mustard and ketchup and plenty of people to help you build it to your specifications. The snowbird clubs from Illinois, In-diana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will host the event.

It is a fundraiser for the Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan and Orange Beach fire and rescue departments. More than $89,000 has been awarded to the departments during the past 16 years through

the proceeds of this event.The event will take place rain or shine. Walk thru sales lines,

carry out service, and drive thru service will be available. Come and enjoy the fun!

17th annual Brat Fest

lawrence Mason, left, and Kathy McNeely of Minnesota enjoy a bratwurst.

PhOTO BY CAPT. MARK ROBINSON

other eventsall-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast: Feb. 14, Erie Myer Civic Center, Gulf ShoresTrivia Contest: Feb. 21, Orange Beach Events Center at The Wharf

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By Eric [email protected]

The best thing about Mardi Gras in Baldwin County is that, for the most part, the parades are

family friendly.On the whole, Baldwin parents don’t

have to worry about some of the things that parents in New Orleans or even Mobile have to worry about at pa-rades in those cities. The most objectionable thing I saw during last year’s Eastern Shore Mardi Gras parades was a picture of Justin Bieber on a Knights of Ecor Rouge float.

But parents here still have to worry about losing, or possibly strangling (I kid!) their children at the parade.

Here are some tips to make sure you and your children are able to let the good times roll without too much drama.

1If the parade is at night, make your children wear brightly colored clothes. We always make my oldest

daughter wear a neon orange hoodie at night parades. If she gets out of our sight, we can easily spot her in a crowd.

2Make sure you bring bags for candy and toys. You might want an extra bag or two per kid so that you

don’t end up having to hold the throws they catch.

3Get there early and bring snacks and a toy. That way, you get a good spot to see the parade and you

can keep your children occupied while you wait on the “Boom Boom.”

4if you have an infant or toddler, be alert to beads fly-ing their way. Last year, my youngest daughter was

hit in the face by beads. Be sure to block beads from smacking your baby in the face.

5Pray. There’s only so much preparation you can do to get ready to have your children out in the open at

such a wild and fun event. Asking for help from above might not be a bad idea.

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how to watch a Mardi Gras parade without losing (or killing) your kids

Cade Mann tosses beads at the Krewe of Early Readers parade.ERIC MANN / STAFF

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PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR:Scott Gilbert

CITY ENGINEER:Greg Smith

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oNGoINGBallroom Dance Classes Enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar and one hour of dance instruc-tion followed by one hour of open dance floor. Reservations are required. Partners are welcome, but not necessary.• Wednesdays, 6 – 8 p.m.;

Shipp’s harbour Grill• $20 per person • 251-981-4119

Coastal alabama Farmers and Fishermen’s MarketI Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.;

County Road 20, Foley I Free admissionI CoastalAlabamaMarket.com;

251-943-1545

ark of India: an alabama artist explores southern asiaIt is an account of late 19th and early 20th century India as seen by Alabama artist, Roderick D. MacK-

enzie, using his paintings, drawings, sculptures and most importantly, photographs and writings. MacKen-zie spent more than a decade in In-dia, a place he described as exotic, dangerous and colorful. MacKenzie was the official painter of the Delhi Durbar in 1903, which marked the coronation of King Edward VII. I Through Sept. 1;

history Museum of MobileI Adult, $7; seniors, $6;

students, $5I historyMuseumofMobile.com

FRIDaY, FEB. 6Friends of the Foley library 2015 Book saleBooks, books, books! One hundred percent of the proceeds help fund the Foley Public Library.• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.;

Foley Civic Center• Free admission• FoleyLibrary.com

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head to Foley for the first Carol Fisher Min-istries Golf Tournament on Feb. 7 beginning at 11:30 a.m. and lasting until 4 p.m.

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Pinta and Nina ships to land in Gulf shoresThe Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. The Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced sailing museum for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the ‘caravel,’ a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.• Through Feb. 9; 9 a.m. – 5

p.m.; LuLu’s homeport Marina• Adults, $8; seniors, $7;

students ages 5 – 16, $6; children 4 and younger, free

• TheNina.com; 787-672-2152; [email protected]

Robertsdale united Methodist Church Women’s Quilt showCome enjoy a wonderful winter event with friends and new acquaintances. Scissor-sharpening available during show.• Through Feb. 7, 9 a.m. – 3

p.m.; Robertsdale United Methodist Church

• $5 entry; lunch served from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. for $7

• RobertsdaleUMC.com; 251-947-5354; 251-964-5169

Blend starring in “Forever Doo-Wop”A cappella quartet that brings back all of those fun loving memories of the 50s and 60s with a twist of fun. You’ll be amazed at the unbeliev-able sound and sight while four young men take you back with songs such as “Come, Go With Me” and “In the Still of the Night.”• 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.;

Loxley Civic Center• Adults, $12;

children under 12, $10• 251-978-2462; 251-978-7317

First Friday art WalkBegins at Fairhope Art Center, stroll through downtown Fairhope

visiting art galleries and listening to music.• 6 – 8 p.m.; downtown Fairhope• Free admission• 251-928-2228

2015 Division 1 sand Dollar Classic softball TournamentAre you ready for some exciting collegiate softball action? The city of Gulf Shores and The Fieldhouse will play host to 14 NCAA Division I Fast pitch Softball Teams represent-ing conferences from across the country. The city and the sports commission are excited to welcome these student athletes to the area and look forward to offering local softball fans an opportunity to see Division 1 competition in their own backyard. • Through Feb. 8;

Gulf Shores Sportsplex• Tickets start at $12;

children under 5, free• TrainAtTheFieldhouse.com;

251-626-0190

saTuRDaY, FEB. 717th annual snowbird Brat FestFor details, see pg. 9

Waterway Village art MarketLocal and regional artists will set up their original works. This family friendly event will also include live musical entertainment, children’s hands-on art activities and concessions.I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; First Presby-

terian Church of Gulf ShoresI Free admissionI GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com;

251-233-3970

annual Fried Chicken Dinner FundraiserDelivery is available on multiple plate orders. Dinners will include chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, green beans and complimentary tea and dessert for dine-in guests. Proceeds will be used for monthly lodge

expenditures.I 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; Sonora

Masonic Lodge, SummerdaleI Adult plate, $8.50;

child plate, $5I Sonora635.com; 251-423-7604

Carol Fisher Ministries Golf Tournamenthelping students, helping schools, hole in one! Fashion show for women, trophies, food, live band, silent auction, prizes, Split the Pot Shot and more. In case of inclem-ent weather, tournament will be rescheduled for Feb. 28.• 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Glen

Lakes Golf Course, Foley• $75 per player, day

of tournament• 251-424-5444

Kids and Kritters Parade The theme is “Pirates!” and prizes will be awarded for best costumed pets and best mini float made from a stroller or wagon. Participants must be costumed and provide their own throws. The Gulf Breeze high School JROTC will carry the colors. The Krewe of Kids royal court will lead the parade followed by their members. The event is

hosted by the Krewe of Wrecks.• Registration, 1 p.m.; parade,

2 p.m.; Casino Beach Parking Lot, Pensacola Beach.

• $5 entry fee for pets; children are free; viewing and parking is free

• PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com

“Mardi Gras in Mobile” Book signinghistorian and preservationist L. Craig Roberts, through extensive research and interviews, explores the captivating and charismatic history of Mardi Gras in the Port City. Stop by and grab a signed or personalized copy.• 2 – 4 p.m.; Page and Palette• 251-928-5295

TuEsDaY, FEB. 10Find it local ExpoThe South Baldwin Chamber’s Find it Local Expo is the place to show-case your business to the public and members of the chamber. • 5 – 7 p.m.;

Foley Civic Center• Free admission• SouthBaldwinChamber.com;

251-943-3291

Come visit the stores and artists of Baldwin County and Fairhope at the monthly First Friday art Walk on Feb. 6.

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WEDNEsDaY, FEB. 11orange Beach Garden Club 28th annual Game Day and salad luncheon This annual event is renowned for its expansive buffet and member-made salads and desserts and the fellowship of a fun day of table games with friends old and new. This is the Garden Club’s only fundrais-ing event with all proceeds benefitting many community programs and organizations including Gulf Shores high scholarships, Orange Beach El-ementary Junior Gardeners Pro-gram, veterans programs, local school funding efforts, “Light Up Orange Beach,” Arbor Day and the Orange Beach “Yard of The Month” program.• 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.;

Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf

• $25• 251-271-0284

FRIDaY, FEB. 13Read It and Eat with Jonathan odell“Miss hazel and the Rosa Parks League” is the story of a town, a people and a culture on the verge of a great change that begins with small things, like friendship from award-winning author Jonathan Odell.• 12 p.m.; Page and Palette• Book signing is free;

lunch is $10• 251-928-5295

saTuRDaY, FEB. 14Pancake BreakfastThe 16th annual breakfast will benefit Gulf Shores Fire/Rescue Association. Snowbird clubs from 10 states team up for this benefit.• 8 – 11 a.m.; Erie Meyer

Civic Center, Gulf Shores• $6 for all-you-can-eat-pan-

cakes, as well as sausage, coffee, milk and juice

FRIDaY, FEB. 2010th annual low Country BoilThe LCB benefits the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. Over $50,000 has been raised for the zoo. There are 12 snowbird clubs that host this boil.• 10:30 a.m.; St. Andrews by

the Sea, Gulf Shores• $13 includes all you can

eat and a beverage• 251-968-3900

saTuRDaY, FEB. 212015 sweetheart 5K and half MarathonGrab your running shoes and head to The hangout for a fun-filled morning. There’s something for everyone with three great races and courses to choose from. Post-race party with food and drinks takes place at The hangout. Don’t miss out, register early. • half marathon, 7:30 a.m.;

Sweetheart 5K, 8:30 a.m.; 1-mile Fun Run, 9 a.m.; The hangout

• LAFleetFeet.com; 205-966-4366

38th annual Tour of homesSponsored by the GFWC Gulf Shores Woman’s Club; Tickets are available at Jubilee Apparel and Gifts, Flowers by the Shore, Beach house Boutique in Gulf Shores; Fran’s on 59 in Foley; and Pack and Mail in Orange Beach.• 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; • $20, includes 5

raffle tickets• 251-500-1071; 251-981-

1200; 251-948-4307

Mobile Chocolate FestivalThe Mobile Chocolate Festival will feature vendors offering their chocolate-related products for sampling as well as purchasing. Also featured are a children’s area, Mobile Fixture Demonstration, Chocolate Challenge, Bel Air Mall’s Project YumWay, a cupcake booth, chocolate martini tasting and more.• 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.;

Abba Shrine, Mobile• General admission, $3; se-

niors, $2; children 13 and younger, free; free parking

• MobileChocolateFestival.com

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By Jill Clair [email protected]

A couple of years ago, I wrote a column lamenting about the ab-sence of an Indian restaurant in

Baldwin County. I received more emails in response to that column than anything I had ever written, proving that an Indian restaurant would thrive in our community.

Well. now that my husband and I have decided to move to Mobile this summer, our favorite Indian/Nepali restaurant, Yak the Kathmandu Kitchen, has opened its second location in Fairhope.

At our visit to the Fairhope location, I tried some-thing new — the Chicken Makhani, which I would recommend, along with the Chicken Tikka Masala, if you’ve never eaten Indian food before. Both of these dishes are full of flavor, but are not overly adventur-

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Indian food arrives in Baldwin County (finally!)

Clockwise from top are Chicken saag, Chicken Makhani and lamb Roganjosh. We each scooped basmati rice onto our plates and then shared each dish.

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ous. Scott had the Lamb Roganjosh, and one of our companions enjoyed the Chicken Saag.

All of these selections and many other Indian dishes are basically meats stewed in complex, flavorful sauces. Items like these are served with basmati rice, but I also get an order of naan bread and slather it with the sauce.

The menu doesn’t describe each item in great de-tail, and there are no photos, so what I recommend is whipping out your phone and Googling the menu items you’re considering. Google images can show you a photo of the dish to give you a better idea of what you’re ordering.

I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed the food. You won’t find anything more authentic and deli-cious in the bay area than either Yak location.

However, the wait staff, comprised of eager young servers who are accommodating and kind, is still figur-ing things out — we weren’t sure who our server was the whole time, and I think the servers weren’t sure which tables were theirs, either. Our orders were correct and everyone was friendly, but it stressed me out a little that four different people were crossing each other and asking us the same questions all evening. Once those kinks are worked out, the Fairhope Yak location will be equally as amazing as the Mobile one.

We ordered bullet naan, Indian flatbread with spicy peppers and drenched in butter, as our appetizer.

restaurant profileNaME: Yak the Kathmandu KitchenloCaTIoN: 400 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Building 13, Fairhope (also in Mobile at 3210 Dauphin St.)houRs: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; buffet from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.sPECIalTY: Authentic Nepali Indian cuisineFIND ouT MoRE: 251-990-6192; TheKathmanduKitchen.com; Facebook.com/yakthekathmandukitchen

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As I finished “Goliath’s Sword,” I found myself genuinely saddened

by the fact there would be no more Claude Keenam thrillers to read.

The book, finished by his loving widow Nina, was com-piled from notes and ideas left by the author before his passing.

In the fifth and final in-stallment of the Alabaster Armstrong Mystery series, Alabaster, his new wife Helen and the rest of the Sanctuary Crusaders find themselves in a deadly race to find the highly sought-after ancient

relic, Goliath’s sword, before the ruthless dictator Adolf Hitler.

Believing it to be an object of power, Hitler sets the noto-rious Baron Von Baggs on the Crusaders’ tails as they search for the sword.

From the very start , Keenam’s words hold a spell over you, keeping you en-thralled until the very last page.

Do yourself a favor and pick up all of Keenam’s Alabaster Armstrong series — as you will be enjoying a great series by a promising local writer that we lost far too soon.

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Theatre 98 presents ‘Exhibit This! The Museum Comedies’

n Play opens Feb. 19 in downtown Fairhope

Theatre 98 will present Luigi Jannuzzi’s artful and raucous comedy

“Exhibit This! The Museum Comedies” at the end of Feb-ruary and one performance in March.

Under the direction of Jonne Thornton, this fast-paced collection of short plays brings famous art to life. Paintings, sculptures,

antiquities and fertility gods emerge from their frames. From lovelorn Impressionist paintings to bickering tapes-tries to an Egyptian queen who doesn’t want to go back into her sarcophagus. Add in assorted museum guards, visitors and artists, and you have one very special night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

if you goWhaT: “Exhibit This! The Museum Comedies”WhEN: Feb. 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 22 and March 1 at 2:30 p.m.WhERE: Theatre 98, FairhopeCosT: Adults, $18; students, $12FIND ouT MoRE: Theatre98.org; 251-928-4366

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Jon RobitailleBeer/Wine Specialist at Cain’s Piggly [email protected]

Wine and chocolate are a perfect combination. Like coffee and cream or stars and stripes, they

just go together. The idea of pairing wines with chocolates is an age-old notion that dates back as many years as wine itself. And yet, people are often intimidated when it comes to actually deciding how to pair the wine with choco-lates. A simple rule to remember: the darker the chocolate, the darker the wine. Reds go best with dark chocolate.

Chocolate has intense flavors with the same complexities that you find in wine. Chocolate can be sweet, bitter, acidic and fruity all at the same time, allowing for a truly unique experi-ence each and every time. And because of this, the wine you select will need to be similarly intense in order to pair well with chocolate.

Feel free to use this guideline when pairing chocolates and wine, but don’t feel obligated to stick to it. Experiment! By all means, try different combinations.

White chocolate – A fruity chardonnay, a moscato or even a sherry works well with this.

milk chocolate – Riesling, merlot, or pinot noir would make a good pairing but be careful of the sugar content. Milk chocolate has higher sugar levels which could cancel out the fruitiness of the wine leaving them bitter.

dark chocolate – Go bold with a cabernet sauvignon or zinfandel. A good Chianti or port are other options.

Bittersweet chocolate – With the intense flavor and bitterness of this chocolate, match it with an intense Shiraz, zinfandel, bordeaux or malbec.

With Valentine’s Day upon us, why not try a pri-vate wine and chocolate party? You were already planning on spending money on chocolates and wine anyway. If you decide to, forget the Whit-man’s Sampler and go for high quality choco-lates. Keep the wine sweeter than the chocolate and remember it’s best to start with lighter wines and work your way up to the more complex bolder ones.

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By scott Gentry [email protected]

I’ve written about homebrew in the past, but there have been some changes to the local community recently. I’d like to share

an update on how the Baldwin County home brewing scene has changed and grown.

But first let’s go over a few things. First, home brewing is not illegal. There are limits on how much one can legally produce, but the average brewer doesn’t come close to pro-ducing that much. And second, brewing is not difficult or terribly expensive. With a little knowledge and creativity, getting into brewing can be very affordable and once you get the hang of it, it is easy. And lastly, there is no stereotypical brewer. For example, just recently I met a lady old enough to be my mother — and she is a brewer.

The Baldwin Brew Club was founded in November 2014

and has started meeting on a monthly basis in Foley. This group consists of around 20-25 people, mostly brewers. We do have some members who have some past brewing experience, but don’t have their own brewery (yet). We welcome all beers to our meetings, not just homebrews. Members often find a commercially available beer that is worth sharing and bring it.

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homebrew update

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get involvedSearch “Baldwin Brew Club” on Facebook or go to the direct link at Facebook.com/groups/374183116082033/

experiencing wine and chocolateWorld renown chocolatier Godiva offers these steps on their website as the proper way to experience wine and chocolate:

1. Smell wine. 4. Taste chocolate.2. Look at chocolate. 5. Taste wine.3. Smell chocolate.


WHERE TO GO

Love is in the air!On Valentine’s Day, take your sweetheart to one of the events happening around the community. These may not

be typical restaurants or Valentine’s Day visits, but they will offer a time you won’t forget.

Carriage Rides at The Wharf• Feb. 14, noon – 10 p.m.; Feb. 15, noon – 8 p.m.

seventh annual Tropical Re-union Wedding Vow Renewal CeremonyFor all of the Lovebirds out there, this one is for you. Come celebrate your love and commitment at LuLu's seventh annual Tropical Re-union. Come out and enjoy the festivities with a complimentary champagne toast, wed-ding cake, flowers for the “brides,” certificates of re-union and some great music will help to make this day perfect. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Skip the long lines and register online. Come spend the day with friends, family and all of us here as we celebrate you!• Feb 14; 4 p.m.; LuLu’s at homeport Marina, Gulf Shores• LuLuBuffet.com; 251-967-LULU (5858)

Valentine Pancake Breakfast benefitting Relay for lifeBreakfast includes fresh fruit, pancakes, bacon, coffee and juice. All proceeds go directly to Relay for Life. Reservations are recommended and to-go orders can be ordered in advance.• Feb 14; 7 – 11 a.m.; Coast Restaurant at The Beach Club, Gulf Shores• $7 per person • 251-224-3510

Valentine's Dance and Chocolate affairhors d'oeuvres and chocolate bar included, BYOB.• Feb. 13; 6:30 – 10 p.m.; Erie Meyer Civic Center, Gulf Shores• $10 per person• 251-968-6904

Derailed Diner's love ExpressThe 1920s-style dining car transforms into an intimate escape with white linen-covered tables, flowers and the glow of candles. To enhance the evening of nostalgic train travel romance, a classical guitarist will be play-ing softly for you and your special someone the minute you board the train. Dinner includes a choice of prime rib, baked half chicken or seafood basket and a complimentary glass of champagne. A special a la carte wine menu will also be available. Reservations are required.• Feb. 14; 6 - 10 p.m. (seatings at 6 and 8 p.m.)• Tickets for two are $29.99• 251-960-1152

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LIVE LOCAL MUsICKaRaoKEDaphneTop of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.FairhopeGambino’s Italian Grill Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.FoleyGood Time Charley’s every Tuesday at 10 p.m.The office lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.Ft. MorganTacky Jacks every Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m.Gulf shoresBehind the Pines Bar & Grill every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mudbugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m.Pink Pony Pub every night at 9 p.m.Tacky Jacks every Thursday at 5:30 p.m.lillianlillian’s Cafe and Coffee house every Tuesday at 7 p.m.orange BeachIsland Time Daiquiri Bar every Wednesday at 8 p.m.live Bait every night at 8 p.m.Pappas Pizza Pie every Wednesday at 7 p.mToby Keith’s I love This Bar every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.Perdido Keyhappy harbor on the line every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

oPEN MICFairhopeamerican legion 199 open guitar jams every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.The Gumbo shack every Thursday at 6 p.m.Plow every other TuesdayFoleyThe office lounge every Tuesday at 6 p.m.Gulf shoresTacky Jacks every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

orange Beachhappy harbor the Mothership every Wednesday at 6 p.m.Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tues-day with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m.live Bait every Sunday at 8 p.m.Pleasure Island Tiki Bar every Tuesday from 6 – 9 p.m.Perdido KeyFlora-Bama every Monday at 6 p.m.

TRIVIaDaphneMoe’s Bar B Que every Wednesday at 7 p.m.Top of the Bay Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9 p.m.FairhopeFairhope Brewing Company every ThursdayRavenite Pizzeria Trivia every Tuesday, Sports Trivia every Wednesday FoleyGood Time Charley’s everyday at 10 p.m.The office lounge every Wednesday at 8 p.m.Gulf shoresThe hangout every Thursday at 6 p.m. orange BeachToby Keith’s I love This Bar every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

BINGoGulf shoresThe hangout every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and every Wednesday at noonTacky Jacks every Tuesdayorange BeachBear Point Civic association every Thursday at 7 p.m. Tacky Jacks every Wednesday at 6 p.m.Toby Keith’s I love This Bar every Monday at 7 p.m.Perdido KeyFlora-Bama Monday through Friday 1-4 p.m.

FRIDaY, FEB. 6DaphneMain street Cigar lounge Swamp Dog honeyFairhopeamerican legion Post 199 Bruce Jonesold 27 Grill Christina ChristianWindmill Market Grayson Capps and Corky hughes DuoGulf shoreslulu’s Sugarcane Jane orange BeachToby Keith’s I love This Bar Adam holt Band Perdido KeyFlora-Bama J. hawkins and James Daniel / Jack Robertson Show / Jay Williams / LeaAnne Creswell, John Joiner and Darrel Roberts / hung Jury / Smokin’ Elvisspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Tim Kinsey

saTuRDaY, FEB. 7DaphneTop of the Bay CingeFairhopeamerican legion Post 199 Tyler ChampionGulf shoreslulu’s Cadillac AttackPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.orange BeachToby Keith’s I love This Bar Adam holt BandPerdido KeyFlora-Bama LeaAnne Creswell and John Joiner / Jack Robertson Show / Rebecca Barry Band / Jezebel’s Chill’n / hart Break hillspanish FortBluegill Restaurant harrison McInnis

suNDaY, FEB. 8Fairhopeold 27 Grill Lisa ZanghiGulf shoresPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.orange BeachCobalt Coffee, Black

Perdido KeyFlora-Bama Johnny Barbato and Luther Wamble / Perdido Brothers / Wes Loper and Thomas JenkinssilverhillThe Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Spencer Bohren and The Write Brothersspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Fat Lincoln

MoNDaY, FEB. 9Gulf shoresPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Elaine Petty

TuEsDaY, FEB. 10Gulf shoreslulu’s Neil DoverPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Cowboy Johnson / Perdido Brothersspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Jeff Johnson

WEDNEsDaY, FEB. 11Gulf shoreslulu’s Birds of Paradise Ball ft. The Tip TopsPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Rebecca Barry / Neil Dover / Smokin’ Elvis

ThuRsDaY, FEB. 12Gulf shoreslulu’s Adam holtPapa Rocco’s Logan and JenPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Mark Sherrill, Chris Newbury and Mickey Springston / Larry T. Wilson and Jon Cookspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Al and Kathy

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FRIDaY, FEB. 13Fairhopeamerican legion Post 199 Johnny Barbatoold 27 Grill Melissa JoinerGulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Barstool Surferslulu’s Edward David AndersonPapa Rocco’s Logan and Jenorange BeachToby Keith’s I love This Bar Whyte CappsPerdido KeyFlora-Bama J. hawkins and James Daniel / LeaAnne Creswell, John Joiner and Darrel Roberts / Jack Robertson Show / Destiny Brown / Cary Morin / Nick and the Overols / hart Break hillspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Jon Cowart

saTuRDaY, FEB. 14DaphneMain street Cigar lounge Rock BottomTop of the Bay Framing the RedFairhopeamerican legion Post 199 Brad Lawleyold 27 Grill Chad Austin Parker / Roger Wood DuoGulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Lisa ZanghiThe hangout Adam holtlulu’s Cool RayzPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.orange BeachToby Keith’s I love This Bar Whyte CappsPerdido KeyFlora-Bama LeaAnne Creswell, John Joiner and Darrel Roberts / Cowboy Johnson / Jack Robertson Show / Big Muddy / hart Break hillspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Tim Kinsey

suNDaY, FEB. 15Fairhope

old 27 Grill Kyle BradyGulf shoresPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.orange BeachCobalt Coffee, BlackPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Johnny Barbato and Luther Wamble / Beachbil-lies / Perdido Brothers / Tyler Mac Band / Albert SimpsonsilverhillThe Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Amy Black, Corky hughes, Will Kimbrough, Eric Stracenerspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr.

MoNDaY, FEB. 16Fairhopeold 27 Grill Jimmy Lee hannafordGulf shoresPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Smokin’ Elvis

TuEsDaY, FEB. 17Gulf shoreslulu’s Fat Tuesday with George Porter and his Runnin’ Padners / The Deluxe TrioPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Rusty Tabor / Cowboy Johnson / Rebecca Barry / Perdido Brothers / Big Muddy / Brian hillspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Tim Kinsey

WEDNEsDaY, FEB. 18Gulf shoreslulu’s Webb DaltonPapa Rocco’s Mark and SmokeyPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Neil Dover / Smokin’Elvis

ThuRsDaY, FEB. 19Gulf shores

lulu’s Adam holtPapa Rocco’s Logan and JenPerdido KeyFlora-Bama T Bone Mont-gomery / Mark Sherrill, Chris Newbury and Mickey Springstonspanish FortBluegill Restaurant harrison McInnis Duo

FRIDaY, FEB. 20DaphneMain street Cigar lounge Brandon WhiteFairhopeamerican legion Post 199 Craig Brayerold 27 Grill hannah WallaceGulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Lisa ZanghiThe hangout Adam holtlulu’s JERIPapa Rocco’s Logan and JenPerdido KeyFlora-Bama J. hawkins and James Daniel / Jack Robert-son Show / Johnny Barbato / LeaAnne Creswell, John Joiner and Darrel Roberts / Jay Williams Band spanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Blind Dog Mike

saTuRDaY, FEB. 21DaphneTop of the Bay Superfunk FantasyFairhopeamerican legion Post 199 Scott Bryanold 27 Grill The BudzGulf shoreslulu’s CoConut RadioPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.orange BeachToby Keith’s I love This Bar Jay Williams BandPerdido KeyFlora-Bama LeaAnne Creswell, John Joiner and Darrel Roberts / Elaine Petty / Jack Robertson Show / Jezebel’s Chill’n / hung Jury / hart Break hillspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr.

suNDaY, FEB. 22Gulf shoresBill’s By the Beach Barstool SurfersPapa Rocco’s Johnny B.orange BeachCobalt Coffee, BlackPerdido KeyFlora-Bama Perdido Brothers / Elaine Petty silverhillThe Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Pirates Take the Pond fundraiser with The Mulligan Brothers, Lisa Mills, Eric Erdman and harrison McInnisspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Dale Drinkard Jr. / Adam holt Band

oNGoINGFairhopeBucky’s Birdcage lounge at the Grand hotel Adam holt Piano Show every Wednesday night at 8 p.m.Gambino’s Italian Grill Dueling Pianos every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.Gulf shoreslulu’s Greg Brown every Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.lulu’s Brent Burns every Monday at 4 p.m.The hangout Lunchtime music with Gary Mondays at 11 a.m.Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday night Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Tuesdays – Saturdays lillianlillian’s Cafe Woody Street every Wednesday, Gary Story every Friday, Rhonda hart and friends every Saturday and Ricky Rayburn every SundayRobertsdaleMagnolia Blossom Cafe live music every Friday nightsilverhillThe Porch live music every Saturday from 8 p.m.-midnight and Sunday from 4-7 p.m.Wales West Live Bluegrass /Gospel every Tuesdayspanish FortBluegill Restaurant Ross +1 every Wednesday night

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SOCCER

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Island Cup soccer (boys and girls)Check out high school soccer at the beach. This tournament has a long history for fun and exciting soccer.• Feb. 20 – 21; Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Sportsplexes• IslandCup.net

spirit Brands orange Beach NationalsJump, flip and shout it out! Don’t miss the action all day long with indi-vidual and team competitions.• Feb. 22; Amphitheater at The Wharf, Orange Beach• Adults $15 - $20, depending on each event;

children 5 and younger, free • SpiritBrands.org; 609-330-8413

SOFTBALLFaulkner state sun Chief Classic softball TournamentCome watch over 30 collegiate teams compete in this exciting collegiate softball tournament.• Feb. 20 – 21; Gulf Shores Sportsplex• FaulknerState.edu/athletics/softball; 251-580-2192

usssa softball orange Beach Gulf Coast KickoffUSSSA Softball kicks off the year at the beach. The best softball, the best hotels and condos and the best facilities.• Feb. 20 – 22; Orange Beach Sportsplex• 251-605-1209; USSSAGulfCoast.com

volleyball22nd annual Gulf Coast Classic Volleyball TournamentSet, spike, score! Come watch over 60 teams compete in high level volleyball action.• Feb. 21 – 22; Gulf Shores Elementary, Middle and high schools; Foley

Middle and high schools; Gulf Shores Recreation Center• PIVC.org; 251-968-8719

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By Jill Clair [email protected]

If you remember, my food-related New Year’s resolution was not about dieting or eating better. It was about finding more easy, quick, delicious reci-pes to cook during the week. I found a great one, y’all.

I’ve already made this recipe twice — once for Scott and me, and once as a freezer meal for a friend who just had a baby. Just before I sat down to write this, I received a thank-you note from that new momma, and she thinks it’s as amazing as I do … only she doesn’t know how easy it was to make!

There are two ways to do this, and for once, after trying it both ways I think the stovetop method is way easier than the Crock-Pot method. Enjoy, and please make sure to serve this with cilantro and avocado. It’s not the same without it.

Jill Clair Gentry

ALL ABOUT FOOD

White chicken chili

Ingredientsn 6 cups chicken broth n 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (or two uncooked boneless,

skinless chicken breasts for Crock-Pot method) n 2 15-ounce cans great northern or cannellini beans n 2 cups salsa Verde/tomatillo salsa (available in the Mexican food

aisle at most grocery stores)n 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Topping ideas: n diced avocado, cilantro, cheese, green onions, sour cream

stovetop methodAdd chicken broth, shredded chicken, beans, salsa and

cumin to a medium saucepan, and stir to combine. heat over medium-high heat until boiling, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Crock-Pot methodAdd chicken broth, 2 uncooked chicken breasts, beans, salsa

and cumin to a slow cooker, and stir to combine. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily with a fork. Shred the chicken. Serve warm with desired toppings.

White chicken chili

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