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By day, Deco-fabulous café serves pastries and great roast pork and haloumi sandwich. Food waits increase with the crowds, so hold off until the post-lunch rush. After hours, owner Monica Contantinides' retro-boho spot turns up the thermostat. Astorian hotties with unpronounceable names nudge and nestle with outer-borough scenesters. Drink enough vodka and the Lucite chairs feel comfortable. Almost. Order munchies before the kitchen closes at midnight.
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