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100.0% positive |
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The setting is warm, rustic and romantic. ”
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We were offered inside or outside and chose inside for the charming euro-country decor. ”
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The warm decor & lighting sends you to straight to a European town. ”
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Everything from the romantic ambience to the mouthwatering food to the excellent service make this restaurant unique and unforgettable. ”
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We loved everything about the place -- the atmosphere (so charming!) ”
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This romantic park slope spot is one of the best choices in brooklyn! ”
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Our humble anticipations of a good meal in a pleasant atmosphere were totally scraped by the staff of this restaurant. ”
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thought that Convivium Osteria was a very nice place, the decor is simply amazing - you think that you are in some European castle. ”
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The service is helpful and efficient, and the atmosphere is a mix of rough-cut beams, exposed brick, and warm, low light. ”
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My wife and I always look forward to spending romantic evenings enjoying Convivium's rich, delicious food and excellent wine list. ”
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amazing food, great decor, great service ”
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The exquisite attention to detail in the food and decor have set the scene for some of the more remarkable evenings we have shared. ”
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The ambience was incredibly romantic and the food was amazing. ”
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While the decor may be nice, do not expect the same from the staff. ”
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recommend Convivium to anyone interested in good food, good wine and great atmosphere! ”
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Convivium Osteria has amazing decor and a natural neighborhood feel. ”
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The place is fantastic; wonderful food, excellent service and charming atmosphere. ”
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Excellent food, matched by incredible decor - I'm always sad to leave ”
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This, lovely, antiquated restaurant is THE place to go for romantic evenings & a subdued atmosphere. ”
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That said, the atmosphere was extremely charming and romantic. ”
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There is a romantic outdoor garden, complete with small fountain and covered with vines. ”
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Save your money and go somewhere else in the Slope that has better food and actually has comfortable chairs. ”
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The owners are great, the food is delicious and authentic and the atmosphere transports you to somewhere completely removed from 5th Ave. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Leave room for the delectable desserts! ”
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had the pine nut crusted lamb - which was the best lamb I've had and the flourless chocolate cake which was delicious. ”
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For dessert, I recommend the fig and chocolate cake. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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cheese plate is great, wine selection and any entree and/or appetizer is simply wonderful. ”
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The food has been terribly inconsistent and that coupled with warm drinks is too much for me. ”
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Food is excellent; wine list is excellent; well worth the price. ”
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This past weekend, I discovered Convivium's basement space at my surprise 30th birthday party: it's a perfect gathering place, with low ceilings, large tables, and a separate bar. ”
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recommend Convivium to anyone interested in good food, good wine and great atmosphere! ”
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My wife and I always look forward to spending romantic evenings enjoying Convivium's rich, delicious food and excellent wine list. ”
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| food quality |
92.01000213623047% positive |
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The food is well-prepared, but the prices are too high for a small neighborhood restaurant. ”
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My fiance had the lamb which was delicious and I'll have that next time I visit. ”
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had the pine nut crusted lamb - which was the best lamb I've had and the flourless chocolate cake which was delicious. ”
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It was really disappointing because there were some good reviews about the restaurant and we were really looking forward to a nice meal ”
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As mentioned earlier, the food was amazing. ”
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This was the best overall meal I've had in NY in a long time. ”
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Great food but poor service ”
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My wife and I always look forward to spending romantic evenings enjoying Convivium's rich, delicious food and excellent wine list. ”
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The food has been terribly inconsistent and that coupled with warm drinks is too much for me. ”
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The owners are great, the food is delicious and authentic and the atmosphere transports you to somewhere completely removed from 5th Ave. ”
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won't get into reviewing the food excessively b/c you can tell from other posts that it's incredible (and it was - each of us had a different entree - outstanding). ”
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The menu is roundly excellent, though some of the seafood may be strong for diners who aren't familiar with Portuguese fare. ”
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The place was still slightly more expensive than I expected; but, in truth, considering the professional service by an authentic Mediterranean staff, it's worth the experience. ”
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The food is delicious and generous. ”
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Thank you to those who have stuck to the topic at hand: is the food good? ”
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The food was disappointing, poorly seasoned and poorly executed. ”
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had the rabbit, which was very good, as were the potatoes that came with it. ”
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Soooo delicious. ”
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Everything is authentic, and I get the feeling I'm in a small town in ”
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amazing food, great decor, great service ”
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The food was delicious and they also give you good portions of food, which I really appreciate. ”
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Everything from the romantic ambience to the mouthwatering food to the excellent service make this restaurant unique and unforgettable. ”
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The food was served by a friendly, accomodating staff, and all of the dishes were timed perfectly, creating a relaxing, conversation-filled evening. ”
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Fabulous food ”
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The variety of table sizes, hearty fare, and delicious tiramisu also make it a great place to meet freinds for a dinner that lasts long into the evening. ”
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The food was indeed wonderful. ”
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the food is absolutely incredible, the owners (a couple who live upstairs and I think own the building) are fantastic, and the look of the place. ”
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The food ranged from good to the very good: we had a plate of seafood tapas which were delicious but not enough for 4 as some claim--try for 2. ”
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recommend Convivium to anyone interested in good food, good wine and great atmosphere! ”
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Slope's 5th ave. It's become our favorite restaurant from the great food to the ”
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My favorite dishes were the artichoke appetizer, and of course the spanish version of creme brulee. ”
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The grilled baby octopus appetizer, seafood tapas, and whole roasted sea bass are beyond delicious! ”
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some fish tapas over a couple of glasses of dry sherry. ”
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The exquisite attention to detail in the food and decor have set the scene for some of the more remarkable evenings we have shared. ”
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The place is fantastic; wonderful food, excellent service and charming atmosphere. ”
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The food is DIVINE and worth every penny! ”
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Excellent food, matched by incredible decor - I'm always sad to leave ”
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rably excellent quality of food ”
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Save your money and go somewhere else in the Slope that has better food and actually has comfortable chairs. ”
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If you're not feeling adventurous, the Italian dishes are all wonderful - the lamb shanks in particular. ”
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excellent restaurant for the delicious food and service assisting you for everything. ”
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The ambience was incredibly romantic and the food was amazing. ”
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The food was exquisite, i must admit. ”
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The seafood tapas and cured meat and cheese apps are recommended for two but would easily please 3 or 4 people. ”
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Luscious tender beef sliced on a wooden slab at the table. ”
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The food was equally horrible with poor timing. ”
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Our humble anticipations of a good meal in a pleasant atmosphere were totally scraped by the staff of this restaurant. ”
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The menu changes a bit every so often with new and tasty stuff with a set of standards that are great! ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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cheese plate is great, wine selection and any entree and/or appetizer is simply wonderful. ”
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This romantic park slope spot is one of the best choices in brooklyn! ”
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The menu changes a bit every so often with new and tasty stuff with a set of standards that are great! ”
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Once seated I was disappointed by the pre fixe which offerred only two choices for each course, which were mostly disappointing. ”
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The variety of table sizes, hearty fare, and delicious tiramisu also make it a great place to meet freinds for a dinner that lasts long into the evening. ”
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The menu is roundly excellent, though some of the seafood may be strong for diners who aren't familiar with Portuguese fare. ”
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| overall |
85.0% positive |
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thought that Convivium Osteria was a very nice place, the decor is simply amazing - you think that you are in some European castle. ”
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The basement is a great place for a huge party. ”
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The variety of table sizes, hearty fare, and delicious tiramisu also make it a great place to meet freinds for a dinner that lasts long into the evening. ”
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This has been my favorite restaurant since I first discovered it about 2 years ago. ”
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Slope's 5th ave. It's become our favorite restaurant from the great food to the ”
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great place ”
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It is by far my favorite restaurant in NYC and never fails to delight me. ”
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best restaurant ever ”
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Foodwise, Convivium is probably the best restaurant in Park Slope. ”
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Park Slope is full of great eats, but this restaurant stands out as a total package, a place where a diner feels more like a guest. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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This has become one of our favorite restaurants in Brooklyn and we've already made plans to come back. ”
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| service |
72.67000198364258% positive |
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tter service. ”
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don't know what rude is in the italian but after visiting this restaurant I know what a rude italian is. ”
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The place is fantastic; wonderful food, excellent service and charming atmosphere. ”
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took my boyfriend there for dinner and was horrified by the extremely rude wait staff. ”
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The food was served by a friendly, accomodating staff, and all of the dishes were timed perfectly, creating a relaxing, conversation-filled evening. ”
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The meals are served by a helpful staff that is alert, energetic and very knowledgeable. ”
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The place was still slightly more expensive than I expected; but, in truth, considering the professional service by an authentic Mediterranean staff, it's worth the experience. ”
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could undestand if they were slammed but that did not excuse our rude and unhelpful waiter. ”
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went there with a friend and the service was horrible. ”
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The service is helpful and efficient, and the atmosphere is a mix of rough-cut beams, exposed brick, and warm, low light. ”
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favourite. The bus staff is also excellent. ”
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Everything from the romantic ambience to the mouthwatering food to the excellent service make this restaurant unique and unforgettable. ”
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Awful service - homophobic? ”
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excellent restaurant for the delicious food and service assisting you for everything. ”
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amazing food, great decor, great service ”
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The waiters were also very polite. ”
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Michelle, her husband and the staff are wonderful, warm and inviting! ”
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They're just more formal & European in personality than the warm & smiley young American waiters some people may have become used to. ”
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The staff is not the most pleasant, but I don't think they try to be obnoxious. ”
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The service at this restaurant is absolutely abominable! ”
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The seafood tapas and cured meat and cheese apps are recommended for two but would easily please 3 or 4 people. ”
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Great food but poor service ”
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Our humble anticipations of a good meal in a pleasant atmosphere were totally scraped by the staff of this restaurant. ”
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The service was really attentive even though we were in a table far away from everybody. ”
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While the decor may be nice, do not expect the same from the staff. ”
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| value |
88.88999938964844% positive |
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Food was wonderful, inventive, and portions were large. ”
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The food is delicious and generous. ”
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Save your money and go somewhere else in the Slope that has better food and actually has comfortable chairs. ”
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The food is well-prepared, but the prices are too high for a small neighborhood restaurant. ”
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Michelle put together an affordable dinner party in the cellar for 15; we had to cancel with only a few days notice, and she was completely understanding and gave us no hassles. ”
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One note, Convivium is a true European restaurant in the sense that portions are just enough that you really enjoy the chef's art - not enough to really leave you satiated. ”
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The food is DIVINE and worth every penny! ”
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Food is excellent; wine list is excellent; well worth the price. ”
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The place was still slightly more expensive than I expected; but, in truth, considering the professional service by an authentic Mediterranean staff, it's worth the experience. ”
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The food was delicious and they also give you good portions of food, which I really appreciate. ”
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agree this restaurant is too pricey for the neighborhood. ”
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The basement is a great place for a huge party. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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The variety of table sizes, hearty fare, and delicious tiramisu also make it a great place to meet freinds for a dinner that lasts long into the evening. ”
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This was the best overall meal I've had in NY in a long time. ”
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