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This is what the East Village should be: a dark, red room that's a perfect post-dinner or date stop when things are going well—champers, chocolate, cheese. Sexy as hell, but still fun for friends, with helpful service. Fondue isn't to be f..ondue'd with—chocolate dipped anything here is worth ordering. Prices range from the proletariat to the bourgie.
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