{"id":40022,"date":"2024-08-12T07:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/?p=40022"},"modified":"2024-08-12T12:13:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T17:13:35","slug":"weekend-road-trips-foodie-destinations-within-easy-reach-of-austin-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/austin-student-life\/weekend-road-trips-foodie-destinations-within-easy-reach-of-austin-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Road Trips: Foodie Destinations Within Easy Reach of Austin, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Listen to This Article:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"elevenlabs-audionative-widget\" data-height=\"90\" data-width=\"100%\" data-frameborder=\"no\" data-scrolling=\"no\" data-publicuserid=\"d443feec80bf8c8f2e009e26dafa4118e6eb9f14056a5516af577c77d4404c4e\" data-playerurl=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/index.html\" data-projectid=\"bh9zJAfKy0TUBZMB5QkQ\">Loading the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/text-to-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elevenlabs Text to Speech<\/a> AudioNative Player&#8230;<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/audioNativeHelper.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that Austin is one of the most desirable places to live in the US. For more than ten years, it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statesman.com\/story\/business\/2024\/03\/14\/atx-no-longer-the-fastest-growing-metro-in-the-us-see-where-it-ranks\/72975746007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">topped the list of fastest growing cities in America<\/a>, and it\u2019s regularly voted as one of the best places to live in the country\u2014U.S. News &amp; World Report just ranked it the <a href=\"https:\/\/realestate.usnews.com\/places\/texas\/austin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ninth best overall<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But part of what makes Austin so great isn\u2019t just what\u2019s <em>in<\/em> Austin\u2014it\u2019s also what\u2019s <em>around<\/em> Austin. From the beautiful natural environment to unique cultural attractions, there\u2019s no shortage of things to do when you\u2019re living in this vibrant Central Texas city.<\/p>\n<p>For students at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and other Austin residents looking to sample what the area surrounding the city has to offer, we created this list of road trip destinations that aspiring culinarians are sure to love. Just hop in your car and head north, south, or west for one of these memorable excursions within an hour\u2019s drive from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/about\/campuses\/austin\/\">Escoffier\u2019s Austin campus<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"tmm-table-of-contents\" tmm-table-of-contents>\n            <div class=\"tmm-table-of-contents__title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n            <div class=\"tmm-table-of-contents__list\" tmm-table-of-contents__list><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n<h2>North<\/h2>\n<p>Austin lies at the eastern edge of Texas\u2019 Hill Country, a vast, rugged region that marks the boundary to the deserts of the Southwest. In addition to its unique natural beauty, the area is also renowned for the wine produced there, with more than 100 wineries nestled among its rolling hills.<\/p>\n<p>Escoffier students looking to experience a taste of the Hill Country\u2019s wine culture might venture to the northwest, where they\u2019ll find a handful of excellent wineries within easy driving distance of our Austin campus.<\/p>\n<h3>Perissos Vineyard &amp; Winery<\/h3>\n<p>Taking its name from an ancient Greek word meaning \u201cexceeding abundantly, beyond what is expected, imagined, or hoped for,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perissosvineyards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perissos Vineyard &amp; Winery<\/a> in Burnet certainly lives up to that description; since 2003, they have been producing award-winning wines crafted from 100% Texas-grown grapes. The winery&#8217;s tasting room provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for exploring their diverse wine portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201c[Perissos Vineyard &amp; Winery] is a little drive, but so worth it\u2026 They consistently win gold medals for their wines. I am a wine club member there, and love the owners as well as the employees. It is beautiful.\u201d\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/chef-Tammie-square-1.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Chef Tammie Barnhill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chef Tammie Barnhill<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Chef Instructor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h3>Torr Na Lochs Vineyard &amp; Winery<\/h3>\n<p>From there, you might take a short, fifteen minute drive along the winding banks of Inks Lake to the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torrnalochs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torr Na Lochs Vineyard &amp; Winery<\/a>, which offers a wine tasting experience like no other. Its Gaelic name, meaning \u201cHill Over Lakes,\u201d reflects its stunning panoramic views of nearby Inks Lake, Buchanan Lake, and the surrounding hills and valleys. Visitors can enjoy handcrafted, sustainably produced wines made from estate-grown grapes while relaxing on a spacious patio, soaking in the gorgeous natural environment and exceptional wines at the same time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40023\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40023\" class=\"wp-image-40023 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Several-picnic-tables-with-umbrellas-are-spread-across-a-large-stone-patio-overlooking-an-expansive-landscape-of-lakes-and-rolling-hills-under-a-blue-sky.-768.jpeg\" alt=\"Several picnic tables with umbrellas are spread across a large stone patio overlooking an expansive landscape of lakes and rolling hills under a blue sky. \" width=\"768\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Several-picnic-tables-with-umbrellas-are-spread-across-a-large-stone-patio-overlooking-an-expansive-landscape-of-lakes-and-rolling-hills-under-a-blue-sky.-768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Several-picnic-tables-with-umbrellas-are-spread-across-a-large-stone-patio-overlooking-an-expansive-landscape-of-lakes-and-rolling-hills-under-a-blue-sky.-768-300x196.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visitors to Torr Na Lochs Vineyard &amp; Winery can enjoy breathtaking views along with their wine.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Flat Creek Estate<\/h3>\n<p>Tracing the Colorado River back toward Austin, you\u2019ll find <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flatcreekestate.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flat Creek Estate<\/a>, an expansive, 80-acre estate in Marble Falls featuring a vineyard, a state-of-the-art winery, and a beautiful tasting room. Aside from exploring a wide selection of meticulously crafted wines, guests can also take guided tours of the grounds, indulge in multi-course wine-paired menu at the on-site bistro, or even enjoy a round of disc golf among the vines.<\/p>\n<h3>Blue Bonnet Cafe<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve soaked up enough wine culture for one trip, consider stopping by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebonnetcafe.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Bonnet Cafe<\/a> in downtown Marble Falls for a change of pace. A true Texas institution, Blue Bonnet Cafe has been serving up classic comfort food since 1929. Whether you&#8217;re craving a traditional Southern breakfast, a juicy burger, or a slice of one of their famous mile-high pies, Blue Bonnet Cafe is the place for a satisfying and memorable dining experience that embodies the spirit of small-town Texas.<\/p>\n<h2>South<\/h2>\n<p>Starting in the 1830s, a stream of German emigrants settled in central and southern Texas, where they introduced culinary, musical, and other cultural influences that have become deeply wedded with the character of the region.<\/p>\n<p>Escoffier students looking to experience this unique cultural legacy might head south from Austin toward the city of New Braunfels, where the German Texan heritage has left its mark.<\/p>\n<h3>Krause&#8217;s Cafe<\/h3>\n<p>Since 1938, New Braunfels\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/krausescafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Krause&#8217;s Cafe<\/a> has been serving up authentic German cuisine. Known for its menu of traditional dishes like schnitzel, bratwurst, and pretzels (along with other Texas favorites), Krause\u2019s also boasts more than 80 beers on tap that guests can enjoy in their family-friendly beer garden featuring live music on a regular basis. This iconic restaurant\u2019s blend of German heritage and Texan hospitality creates a unique dining experience that celebrates the cultural fusion of the New Braunfels area.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201c[Krause&#8217;s Cafe] has a wonderful beer garden outside where they typically have live music going \u2013 and they\u2019ve got great German food.\u201d\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chef-clifton-dickerson.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Chef Clif Dickerson\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chef Clif Dickerson<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Chef Instructor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h3>Gruene Hall<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gruenehall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gruene Hall<\/a>, situated in the historic town of Gruene (pronounced \u201cgreen\u201d, and now a historic district within New Braunfels) is the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas. Established in 1878, this venue has hosted countless legendary musicians and remains a beloved place for live music and dancing to this day. With its weathered wooden floors, vintage decor, and open-air layout, Gruene Hall exudes old-world charm that attracts music lovers from far and wide.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40024\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40024\" class=\"wp-image-40024 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-weathered-wooden-facade-of-a-low-Western-style-building-surrounded-by-trees-an-old-fashioned-water-tower-rises-up-in-the-background-behind-the-building.-768.jpg\" alt=\"The weathered wooden facade of a low, Western-style building surrounded by trees; an old-fashioned water tower rises up in the background behind the building.\" width=\"768\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-weathered-wooden-facade-of-a-low-Western-style-building-surrounded-by-trees-an-old-fashioned-water-tower-rises-up-in-the-background-behind-the-building.-768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/The-weathered-wooden-facade-of-a-low-Western-style-building-surrounded-by-trees-an-old-fashioned-water-tower-rises-up-in-the-background-behind-the-building.-768-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gruene Hall hasn\u2019t changed much in its almost 150-year history, and it remains a popular venue to this day. (Photo Credit: Robert Fletcher)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Gristmill River Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re worn out from dancing, head next door to the <a href=\"https:\/\/gristmillrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gristmill River Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/a>, one of the more unique and beautiful settings you\u2019ll find in the area. Housed in the ruins of a nineteenth-century cotton mill, the restaurant serves an upscale-causal menu featuring steaks, fresh seafood, and hearty Texas favorites overlooking the wild Guadalupe River. Along with the rest of the Gruene Historic District, Gristmill is part of the National Register of Historic Places\u2014and its historic appeal is clear to anyone visiting this unforgettable restaurant.<\/p>\n<h3>Son&#8217;s Island<\/h3>\n<p>For a real change of pace after all that history, head a few miles down the Guadalupe River to <a href=\"https:\/\/sonsisland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Son\u2019s Island<\/a>, a bona fide tropical oasis in the heart of Central Texas. Cross over a 100-foot wooden bridge (the only access to the island), and you\u2019ll find yourself in the midst of thatched cabanas, shady hammocks, and relaxing water activities like kayaking and fishing. You\u2019ll never believe you\u2019re more than a hundred miles from the Gulf Coast\u2014and just an hour away from Escoffier\u2019s Austin campus.<\/p>\n<h2>West<\/h2>\n<p>While Austin\u2019s dining scene speaks for itself, it\u2019s far from the only food hub in Central Texas. The area around Dripping Springs, a small town about an hour away from downtown Austin, is one place carving out a reputation for itself as a destination that\u2019s worth the trip for local food lovers.<\/p>\n<p>Escoffier students looking for a food adventure should head West toward Dripping Springs (and the neighboring town of Driftwood) to get a taste of what this blossoming area has to offer.<\/p>\n<h3>Abby Jane Bakeshop<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re passionate about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/baking-pastry-austin\/\">baking and pastry arts<\/a>, Dripping Springs\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/abbyjanebakes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abby Jane Bakeshop<\/a> should absolutely be on your list for this trip. Specializing in delicious baked goods made from locally sourced, high-quality ingredients, this charming bakery is a paradise for pastry lovers and artisanal bread enthusiasts. Try their spectacularly flaky croissants or fresh sourdough when you stop by for brunch or lunch.<\/p>\n<h3>Barton Springs Mill<\/h3>\n<p>While you\u2019re there, you could head next door to <a href=\"https:\/\/bartonspringsmill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barton Springs Mill<\/a>, an artisan mill that supplies flour to Abby Jane and to many other restaurants and businesses in the area. The mill produces high-quality flours from heirloom and landrace grains for bakers, chefs, and home cooks across Texas. Though the mill is not open to walk-in visitors, you can make a reservation ahead of time to take a bread- or pasta-making class, or to tour the mill and explore the milling process while learning more about heritage grains.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40025\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40025\" class=\"wp-image-40025 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/An-expansive-field-planted-with-two-varieties-of-wheat-\u2013-one-golden-in-color-the-other-pale-yellow-\u2013-stretches-toward-the-horizon-under-a-partly-cloudy-sky.-768.jpg\" alt=\"An expansive field planted with two varieties of wheat \u2013 one golden in color, the other pale yellow \u2013 stretches toward the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/An-expansive-field-planted-with-two-varieties-of-wheat-\u2013-one-golden-in-color-the-other-pale-yellow-\u2013-stretches-toward-the-horizon-under-a-partly-cloudy-sky.-768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/An-expansive-field-planted-with-two-varieties-of-wheat-\u2013-one-golden-in-color-the-other-pale-yellow-\u2013-stretches-toward-the-horizon-under-a-partly-cloudy-sky.-768-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-40025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barton Springs Mill produces high-quality flours from a variety of heritage grains. (Photo Credit: Barton Springs Mill)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Barton Springs Mill\u2019s dedication to preserving agricultural biodiversity and promoting local food systems makes it a unique and valuable resource in the Texas culinary landscape\u2014and a worthwhile stop for any aspiring culinarian.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201c[Barton Springs Mill] is where I get all my flour. Amazing product! They offer some weekend classes on topics like making sourdough bread, hand pies, and gnocchi.\u201d\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/chef-Tammie-square-1.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Chef Tammie Barnhill\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chef Tammie Barnhill<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Chef Instructor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h3>The Salt Lick<\/h3>\n<p>No rundown of Texas cuisine would be complete without mentioning barbecue. While you\u2019re in Dripping Springs, you might want to head up the road to nearby Driftwood and visit one of the most legendary barbecue destinations in Central Texas\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/saltlickbbq.com\/driftwood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Salt Lick<\/a>. This family-owned restaurant has been serving up brisket, ribs, sausage, and more from their open pit for nearly 60 years. In the early 2000s, The Salt Lick added another dimension to their offering, planting some 35 acres of grapevines to produce their own wines, which visitors can enjoy at a picturesque tasting room next to the restaurant.<\/p>\n<h3>Hays City Store<\/h3>\n<p>Another essential stop in Driftwood is <a href=\"https:\/\/hayscitystoretx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hays City Store<\/a>, a former gas station and convenience store that\u2019s been transformed into a lively restaurant and bar. Opened in 2015, it has quickly become a mainstay of the local dining scene, serving up a variety of Texas-inspired dishes alongside margarita flights, creative cocktails, and more than 40 beers on draft. With a large, shady outdoor patio and live music most nights of the week, this unique restaurant is the perfect spot for a relaxed, enjoyable meal.<\/p>\n<h3>Jester King Brewery<\/h3>\n<p>On your way back to campus, take a detour to <a href=\"https:\/\/jesterkingbrewery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jester King Brewery<\/a>. One of the most celebrated of the 80-plus craft breweries in the Austin area, Jester King is dedicated to producing farmhouse ales and mixed culture fermentations and is known for its innovative brewing techniques and use of local ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Though they\u2019re technically within Austin city limits, the brewery\u2019s rural location\u2014featuring a taproom, beer garden, wood-fired pizza oven, and a farm that\u2019s home to many photogenic goats\u2014is a perfect place to unwind with a pint and take in the country air.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201c[Jester King] is a wonderful brewery. Great outdoors area. I love their sour beer, and they have a restaurant off to the side that has really good wood fired pizza!\u201d\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/chef-clifton-dickerson.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Chef Clif Dickerson\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chef Clif Dickerson<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Chef Instructor\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2>Could You See Yourself Here?<\/h2>\n<p>Texas is a big state, and this article just scratches the surface of the fun and flavorful adventures that await just beyond Austin\u2019s doorstep. And, of course, we didn\u2019t even mention all the exciting things to do <em>in<\/em> Austin\u2014but rest assured, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/austin-student-life\/what-culinary-students-do-for-fun-in-austin\/\">there are plenty of those, too<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>With so much to see and do, it\u2019s no wonder Austin is such a popular place to live.<\/p>\n<p>This is the dynamic culinary and cultural landscape that surrounds students in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/culinary-arts-austin\/\">Culinary Arts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/baking-pastry-austin\/\">Baking &amp; Pastry Arts<\/a> programs at Escoffier\u2019s Austin Campus as they pursue their culinary passions.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you could see yourself here, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/about\/campuses\/austin\/\">Austin Campus<\/a> to learn more about what Austin\u2014and Escoffier\u2014could have to offer you!<\/p>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"additional-articles-heading\">INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT LIFE IN AUSTIN? 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