Want to Spot a Celebrity at Dinner? Here's Where You Should Make a Reservation

See the foodie hot spots that Demi Lovato, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift and more stars can't get enough of

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EMILIO'S BALLATO

EMILIO'S BALLATO
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New York City
Rihanna and Naomi Campbell dined at the cozy Italian restaurant – located in Manhattan's Nolita neighborhood – with six pals. The group noshed on antipasto, ravioli with meat sauce, pasta e fagioli and rigatoni alla bolognese, which they paired with with bottles of Soldera Brunello and Gaja white wine, a source tells PEOPLE.

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BOWERY MEAT COMPANY

BOWERY MEAT COMPANY
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New York City
New parents Chrissy Teigen and John Legend recently stopped but the East Village steakhouse. "So happy to see our friend @chefcapon at @bowerymeatcompany, we missed you and your tomahawk chops!" Teigen wrote on Instagram.

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DELICATESSEN

DELICATESSEN
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New York City
Justin Bieber got a very special treat when he popped into the SoHo restaurant. The singer went off menu and requested grilled cheese sandwiches, which he got with eggs, coffee, orange juice and buttered toast, a source tells PEOPLE. Bieber, who brought along a bodyguard and a pal, was "very cool and easy going," says an onlooker.

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DELMONICO'S KITCHEN

DELMONICO'S KITCHEN
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New York City
Ethan Hawke recently dined at the chic Midtown steakhouse with a friend. The pair shared "a bunch of appetizers" as their main meal, a source tells PEOPLE.

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SERENDIPITY 3

SERENDIPITY 3
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New York City
Leonardo DiCaprio was recently spotted cozying up to model Roxy Horner at the iconic dessert spot. The pair – who were accompanied by close friend Lukas Haas and another blonde, all wearing baseball caps – sat in a corner booth and dined on chicken pot pie, frozen hot chocolate and a specialty sundae. "They had a great dinner and snuck out," a source tells PEOPLE. Stars like Jimmy Fallon and Blake Lively have also been spotted indulging in the eatery's famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate.

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GRACIAS MADRE

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West Hollywood
Chris Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus made their first public appearance together since reconciling at this L.A. plant-based Mexican restaurant. The couple enjoyed lunch with Hemsworth's two brothers Chris and Luke and Luke's wife.

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RED ROOSTER

RED ROOSTER
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Harlem
Mindy Kaling called Marcus Samelsson's New York City restaurant "Heaven" on Instagram. The Mindy Project star is in good company. Recently, Hillary Clinton named Red Rooster, known for their comfort food dishes like fried chicken and mac amp greens, one of her favorite food spots in New York.

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THE CHESTER

THE CHESTER
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New York City
Jim Carrey must have really enjoyed himself at the Meatpacking District hotspot. The actor left a giant tip (reportedly $225 on a $151 bill) for a waitress there after dining with friends. Located in The Gansevoort Hotel, Carrey spent time in the restaurant's outdoor Biergarten.

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TWO Urban Links

TWO Urban Links
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Atlanta
Want to spot a celebrity? How about three – all dining together? That was the scene when Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 costars Chris Pratt, Kurt Russell and Zoe Saldana stopped by the restaurant/live blues club for a recent meal. The group ordered salmon chips and empanadas for the table, an onlooker tells PEOPLE, who also noted that Pratt had a lean cut brisket, while Russell noshed on branzino. Saldana, who brought husband, Marco Perego, just stayed for appetizers.

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Komodo

Komodo
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Miami
The Asian-inspired eatery has recently hosted a slew of celebs including supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid, Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade and LeBron James since opening earlier this year. Known for their signature dishes like crispy wasabi shrimp and tuna porterhouse, the restaurant also boasts three-stories of indoor/outdoor seating and a garden.

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Zuma

Zuma
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New York City
Ariana Grande stopped by the Japanese bar/restaurant on back-to-back nights in March. The singer, who hit up the midtown Manhattan hotspot with a group that included boyfriend Ricky Alvarez and brother Frankie Grande, celebrated two listening parties for her "Dangerous Woman" album, a source tells PEOPLE.

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L&E Oyster Bar

L&E Oyster Bar
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Silverlake, California
Parents-to-be Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman had a casual date night at the cozy restaurant earlier this month. The L.A. neighborhood spot is known for fresh, seasonal seafood dishes, and of course, oysters.

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EP & LP

EP & LP
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West Hollywood
Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam enjoyed a recent boys night out at the L.A. hotspot. The actor and his pals had a few drinks at the restaurant's rooftop bar, which offers stunning views of the city. "He was relaxed, cordial, and seemed in great spirits," says a source.

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PLAN CHECK SAWTELLE

PLAN CHECK SAWTELLE
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Los Angeles
The day after performing at the Super Bowl, Beyoncé dined at the modern American eatery with Jay Z and their daughter Blue Ivy. The couple dug into the restaurant's signature burgers, beef tallow fries and root beer floats. Blue Ivy had a junior grilled cheese and shared cruller doughnuts with her parents. The family "was very low-key and cordial with staff and other diners," says an onlooker. "They had a very enjoyable lunch."

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ABC COCINA

ABC COCINA
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New York City
Expect to see Lea Michele at chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's eclectic eatery again. The actress called their shaved beets, portobello mushrooms, queso blanco and herbs dish the "best meal EVER" on Instagram after recently dining there with friends.

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TEMPURA ENDO

TEMPURA ENDO
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Beverly Hills
Gwyneth Paltrow raved about the Japanese hotspot – so you know it's got to be good! "@tempura_endo in Beverly Hills. Mind blowing. Sublime. Perfect." she posted on Instagram. During the visit, the Goop founder was spotted by an onlooker dining with three of her friends at the tempura bar, where she had the tempura bowl with ten–don and tsukemono.

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SPARTINA

SPARTINA
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Los Angeles
Brad Pitt dined at chef Stephen Kalt's Italian eatery Spartina in mid-January. "There was champagne on the table and he was eating tuna tartare. He was extremely friendly to the other guests in the restaurant," a source tells PEOPLE. "It looked like he even knew a few of them as he stopped by their table to say hi."

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THE NICE GUY

THE NICE GUY
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West Hollywood
Kendall Jenner, Hailey Baldwin and Kourtney Kardashian recently stepped out at the L.A. hotspot, and they are in good company. The restaurant has also welcomed a slew of other celebs like Kylie Jenner and Tyga, Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik, Katy Perry and John Mayer and Justin Bieber.

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MERCER KITCHEN

MERCER KITCHEN
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New York City
Kendall Jenner was recently spotted at Jean-George's upscale American restaurant – and past clientele has included Adam Levine, Isla Fisher, Kate Bosworth, and Nick and Vanessa Lachey.

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DIRTY FRENCH

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New York City
Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore, and Cameron Diaz had a "giggly" ladies' night at this hot spot in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Just a few nights later, Andy Cohen posted an Instagram in front of the restaurant with the caption "Dirty NYC night."

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COSME

COSME
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New York City
Adele, Jennifer Lawrence, and Emma Stone provided us with the ultimate #squadgoals when they met for dinner at this upscale Mexican restaurant and feasted on the signature duck carnitas with salsa verde.

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SCARPETTA

SCARPETTA
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Miami
Leonardo DiCaprio dined at the Miami Beach location of celebrity chef Scott Conant's popular Italian joint while in town for Art Basel, where a source tells PEOPLE he and his party of 25 devoured yellowtail snapper, polenta, duck ravioli – and plenty of tequila shots.

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TAO

TAO
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Las Vegas
Jessica Chastain sipped on bubbly for a friend's bachelorette party at this Pan-Asian restaurant and nightclub inside The Venitian casino, posting an Instagram of the festivities with the caption "can't stop, won't stop." And she's not the only one – Kim Kardashian also celebrated her bachelorette party there back in 2011.

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AMERICAN CUT

AMERICAN CUT
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New York City
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber recently feasted at this popular steakhouse, dining on their signature pastrami-spiced ribeye, yellowfin tuna, and a crackerjack sundae for dessert.

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WAVERLY INN

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New York City
Sandra Bullock and her photographer-model boyfriend Bryan Randall had a swanky date night on Oct. 28 at this American comfort food spot – and stars like Jennifer Lawrence and Julianna Margulies have been spotted there too.

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DEL POSTO

DEL POSTO
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New York City
Beyoncé and Jay-Z dined at Mario Batali's upscale Italian restaurant in the city's chic meatpacking district on Oct. 3.

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ASANEBO

ASANEBO
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Los Angeles
This sushi spot in L.A.'s Studio City neighborhood is one of George Clooney's favorites, and he and wife Amal spent both Valentine's Day and their anniversary there this year.

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BY CHLOE

BY CHLOE
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New York City
Anna Kendrick had no regrets after recently feasting on a trio of pastries (including their signature "Chlostess cupcakes") at this vegan restaurant.

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PRUNE

PRUNE
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New York City
Gwyneth Paltrow celebrated her 43rd birthday with a lively brunch at this spot in Manhattan's east village along with ex Chris Martin, mother Blythe Danner, and pal Jessica Seinfeld.

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CARBONE

CARBONE
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New York City
Kim Kardashian sipped (and spilled) tea with Serena Williams at this Italian restaurant before the tennis star faced off against her sister, Venus, at the U.S. Open.

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LUGO CUCINA ITALIANA

LUGO CUCINA ITALIANA
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New York City
Drew Barrymore was recently spotted having lunch at this restaurant in N.Y.C.'s Penn Plaza, where she caught up with two friends over meatballs and grilled octopus.

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FRESCO BY SCOTTO

FRESCO BY SCOTTO
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New York City
Fresh off her recent split, Miranda Lambert enjoyed a "#GirlsNight" at this Italian spot in Manhattan’s midtown east. "Thank you @frescobyscotto for an amazing dinner!," she captioned her Instagram pic, adding, "#foodcoma."

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NOBU

NOBU
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Malibu
It's safe to say that this Japanese hot spot's 33 international locations all have a posh clientele, and their Malibu site is no exception. With a gorgeous seaside patio overlooking the ocean, the restaurant has attracted the likes of Kaley Cuoco, Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio, and – most recently – the Kardashian clan, who celebrated Kris Jenner's Haute Living magazine cover there.

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DA SILVANO

DA SILVANO
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New York City
An Italian mainstay in the Big Apple's Greenwich Village for 30 years (quite the accomplishment in the N.Y.C. restaurant world), Rihanna has frequently been spotted dining there.

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THE FORGE

THE FORGE
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Miami
One of Justin Timberlake's favorite spots in South Beach, he treated wife Jessica Biel to a 32nd birthday celebration here. The farm-to-table steakhouse boasts high ceilings and intricate design in the main dining area, though the couple spent their evening in the private wine cellar below.

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CAFé & BAR LURCAT

CAFé & BAR LURCAT
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Minneapolis
This equal parts cozy, equal parts hip restaurant is clearly the preferred dinner spot of rockers. Mick Jagger dined on Chilean sea bass, fries with béarnaise, crispy ahi and basil spring rolls right before his performance last week at TCF Bank Stadium, while Prince stopped by earlier in May for the house-made udon and the dark chocolate profiteroles.a

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CHICAGO CUT STEAKHOUSE

CHICAGO CUT STEAKHOUSE
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Chicago
Chicago-native Vince Vaughn dined at one of the city's most renowned restaurants, located in the River North Chicago neighborhood. The steakhouse seems to be a celeb favorite – their website boasts of guests such as Lana Del Ray, Drake and Common.

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RPM Italian

RPM Italian
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Chicago
When in the Windy City, a must-stop for locals and celebs alike is Giuliana and Bill Rancic's Italian eatery. Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen recently visited and dined on Mama DePandi’s bucatini pomodoro and wood-roasted octopus.

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MAMO

MAMO

New York City
When they're seeking solitude, Beyonce and Jay Z head to MAMO, the stateside outpost of the decades-old restaurant on the French Riviera. When the dine here, the couple "regularly order dishes like the Raviolini al Tartufo, the Focaccia al Tartufo and the Cheesecake alla Lavanda," a source tells PEOPLE.

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ABC KITCHEN

ABC KITCHEN
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New York City
No one can deny it anymore – the elevator beef is officially squashed. Beyoncé, Jay Z and Solange Knowles aenjoyed a healthy (and drama-free) dinner at chef Jean-Georges'aaward-winning farm-to-table restaurant.

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JOE FISH

JOE FISH
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They say imitation is the highest form of flattery, but the highest form, at least for a chef, is actually sitting at his restaurant for three hours, spending over $1000 and tipping "very well," as Bill Clinton did at this Italian seafood spot in Chicago. The former president showed up with a 10-person entourage (and 10-person security crew) and enjoyed a range of dishes, including whole wheat linguine with spicy fresh tomato sauce and peppercorn-crusted wild salmon.

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LA ESQUINA

LA ESQUINA
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New York City
Demi Lovato and boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama took full advantage of the newly spring weather, eating at La Esquina, a trendy, downtown Mexican taco spot. They were joined by their adorable dog – a major perk of outdoor seating.

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LITTLE GOAT

LITTLE GOAT
Courtesy Stephanie Izard

Chicago
When lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow flew to Chicago in April to open a Goop pop-up store, she couldn't not stop by Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard's Little Goat Diner for a three-course meal (heavy on the veggies and seafood, naturally.) Izard served a green papaya salad, ramp marinated shrimp and kohlrabi salad.a

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DANIEL

DANIEL
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New York City
Just because you have a beard doesn't mean you can dine incognito! Leonardo DiCaprioapopped into the kitchen ofaDaniel, an iconic French restaurant on the Upper East Side, to take a picture with chef Boulud and staff after enjoying a meal.

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CHAUHAN ALE & MASALA HOUSE

CHAUHAN ALE & MASALA HOUSE
Courtesy Chauhan Ale & Masala House

Nashville
Taylor Swift hit up the hotspot with Victoria's Secret model Lily Aldridge and her husband, Caleb Followhill, for a relaxed Indian dinner. "Everyone at the table was friendly and nice. They said that they loved everything!" the restaurant's chef and owner Maneet Chauhan gushed to PEOPLE. "Caleb and Lily are regulars, so they brought Taylor along last night."

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THE POLO BAR

THE POLO BAR
Courtesy Kim Kardashian

New York City
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West caused quite a commotion when they dined at The Polo Bar, designer Ralph Lauren's buzzed-about midtown restaurant. Lauren joined the couple, along with a few friends, for an intimate dinner on April 23. A source told PEOPLE that West ordered the steak, which must have been really good – the rapper was in such high spirits as he left the restaurant that he took several selfies with fans waiting outside.a

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ILILI

ILILI
Courtesy Sofia Vergara

New York City
Sofia Vergara enjoyed some quality family time with her son Manolo, 22, dining at her "fave NY restaurant!!" Illili serves Mediterranean-inspired plates, which Vergara happily noshed on after taking a quick pre-meal selfie, of course.

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CLAUDETTE

CLAUDETTE
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New York City
While the couple has been enjoying date nights all over their new city, George and Amal Clooney took a night off of their romance tour to dine with a close friend – Julia Roberts! – at the Greenwich Village restaurant. The meal apparently lasted three hours, and we're not surprised – it's the French way.a

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NOBU

NOBU
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Malibu
It's safe to say that this Japanese hot spot's 33 international locations all have a posh clientele, and their Malibu site is no exception. With a gorgeous seaside patio overlooking the ocean, the restaurant has attracted the likes of Kaley Cuoco, Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio, and – most recently – the Kardashian clan, who celebrated Kris Jenner's Haute Living magazine cover there.

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