Rue 57
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57th St-6th Ave (F)
57th St-7th Ave (N, Q, R, W)
5th Ave-53rd St (E, V)
- Price Range: $$
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: Yes
- Delivers: Yes
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night
- Alcohol: Full Bar
68 Reviews for Rue 57
It was very weird to mix East with West cuisine. French cuisine fused with Asian which is quite nasty. Two separate types of cuisine which each have their own uniquiness that should NEVER be combined. As an Asian personally, it's very offensive to mix cuisines. The wait staff is not attentive as service is slow. It's extremely over-priced for suishi as my ex-father-in law can make good quality sushi at home.
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Pretty standard food ( burgers, salads, sushi etc). What i found surprisingly good was their rock shrimp! It might be better than Nobu's! They also have a fairly decent brunch.
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A lot of bang for your buck here! At first glance at the menu, I thought it was rather pricey... I mean paying 14 dollars for a grilled cheese? But once we were seated the lovely waiter was so nice and attentive not to mention the atmosphere was so relaxing and pleasant. I could care less however, for being seated at the tables in the rear of the restaurant as you are practically dining with your neighbor, but oh well. Food was great- large portions so bring your appetite!
Thumbs up for good martinis, beef ribs and surprisingly good carpaccio.
Thumbs down for greasy fries and clientelle.
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Cute brasserie that serves average food. The grilled cheese was disappointing...bread was too dry and cheese didn't pack enough of a flavor punch. Also, my bloody mary seemed very watered down. Rue 57 is ok, but not great. I'd spend my money and my time elsewhere.
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Its my standby. Its fancy enough to feel like you've really gone out, without being crazy expensive. I've been here with so many people and EVERYONE has liked it. Thats like, impossible. I love the bread, I've had the sushi, the pasta, the steak--its all good. The desserts are amazing. I'm not understanding the "just okay" reviews, but different strokes I guess. . . .
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I've been here a few times, usually in between shopping or when taking out of towners around the midtown touristy spots. It's a decent place. It's not super great, but it will hit the spot. And, they seems to serve everything all day long, like a diner.
I wouldn't get anything too fancy here. Stick to the basics and you'll do all right.
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Average, unimpressive French faire. Not much else to say, walk on to somewhere else, too many other good bistros and brasseries in the city.
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Absolutely horrible. We sat in our neighbors laps. The waiter was a smart-#$%. He knew nothing about the wine that we ordered and pulled his explanation out of his very smart #$%. The bread was excessively hard and blackened. The french onion soup tasted like mud with a thick onion jelly. If you really like LOADS of garlic on otherwise awful food, then this is your place. The only thing that was palettable was the baked potato...is it possible to screw up a baked potato?
As shameless tourist to the city, I loved this trendy spot for a weekend brunch. Friend and I sat outside enjoying the peoplewatching and waited for our orders with anticipation.
Sure enough, the dishes were not to disappoint two starving women with extreme class and high expectations.
The French toast with fresh strawberries was the best I've ever had, with every bite I got closer and closer to heaven! My friend's savory dish was equally good. To top it off, our sweet waiter (an actor/model with impeccable manners must I add) gave us top notch service and great tips for a night on the town and local restaurants choices.
Thank you so much Rue 57! You are forever engraved my memories when I think of my wonderful birthday trip in Manhattan!
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It was nice to eat "al-fresco" but so what if the food is just alright. I went on a Sunday afternoon and the lunch menu was not exciting (brunch was over). Maybe I'm completely wrong but I don't want to order sushi in a French restaurant. I would be more tolerant it's mixed in, like a French-Japanese fusion or something, otherwise it doesn't make sense. My friend and I tried a few appetizers and everything was just ok, it was tastier because we were very hungry. The ribs were ok and I didn't like the Wasabi mash (only fusion I saw on the menu). The Lobster, Corn and Potato hash was interesting.
Yummy! Had lunch here today and was lucky enough to sit outside. It was very crowded with the business lunch crowd (of which I was a part) but the service was prompt and friendly, and not at all intrusive (some waiters want to be your best friends!)
I started with a half a dozen west coast oysters, served with what seemed like 3 different mignonette sauces and a cocktail sauce. Go with the red mignonette (maybe a red wine vinegar?) It was delish.
I then had the warm mushroom salad, from the appetizer menu, this was really tasty. It was served with several varieties of mushroom, including hen of the woods, some shaved parmasan cheese, some micro greens and a reduction of balsamic vinegar. I would order this again in a heart beat!
While I can't really comment on the decor, since I sat outside, I can say that the outside dining area, though not cramped, did make me a little nervous as the corner of 57th and 6th is a very busy block and I worried that the people speed walking down might bump my table or me!
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Though many have called Rue 57 'Rude 57', my experience there last night was quite the opposite. Having not dined there in over a year, I decided to drop in for dinner. I used to frequent it quite a lot in the beginning of the decade. I originally requested a table outside (pretty foolish considering it was still over 80 degrees at 930pm) and was told 20 minutes. My table was ready in less than 20 minutes and when seated I realized I would not be able to deal with the heat, I asked and was immediately and cheerfully given a table inside. My waiter was unobtrusive but there when needed, extremely friendly and professional. I had the Mussels Dijonnaise to start, which was excellent; next I had the Meatloaf entree, both were as good as I remember having them years ago there. Rue 57 seems to have a mixed crowd, allot of tourists (the usual stuff, kids, people in flipflops and shorts), but that aside, it is in my opinion a very good dining experience.
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Quite a great dining experience with this restaurant I must admit, as well as being accompanied by my wonderful, wonderful friend Yosh. Very calming and relaxing atmosphere, but also somewhat romantic. Lit by candlelight and jam packed, but manageable. Cute hostesses who were very sweet and attentive.
Surprisingly I wasn't craving wine that night. Instead, If I can remember, I had a Rue-Tini. Which was quite good. I recall there being some fruit that I like in it... I don't remember if it was Pomegranate or Raspberry. Either way, it was quite tasteful.
For the main course, I enjoyed their Pasta Primavera, which was quite good, but not amazing. I've been comparing everything I've been eating to Bar Blanc, which is why my reviews have been so tough lately in regards to food. It was delicious however, and I would definitely have it again. But unfortunately, it wasn't a taste that I haven't sampled before. Perhaps another visit will help aid in a better future rating on Rue 57.
All in all, my experience was pleasant. The waiter was a gem, and I had a great dining experience of cours with Yosh as always.
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Very crowded. Expect to sit on top of each other. Hoped for more from the Rue 75 Burger since it was recommended. Arrived undercooked. Fries were a bit cold as well. Good service but can't recommend.
I like to go here either before or after a walk in Central Park with friends, for a "just what I needed" brunch. I'm a benedict person, pretty needy about it, actually, but the French Toast here is so wonderful, it could drive me to not order benedict!
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3.5 Stars
Rue 57 is always busy, especially during the work week. Although its busy, the wait staff is surprisingly fast, and the service is good. I have been to Rue 57 several times and the food is always good. The atmosphere is cool, borderline romantic, if it weren't so busy, and the bar attracts a good after work crowd. The prices are moderate, and you can find some much "better buys" in the city. For the area, its certainly a good option, and the bar is always happening.
Dude, Rue sucks.
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YES TO RUE
Just like Roo in Winnie the Pooh this Restaurant seams to think its capable of anything. Like offering "Franco-American Fare" oh and a sushi bar. Luscious in appearance, aroma, and taste makes this is an easy winner for choices to go. (if opted not to go to the burger joint up the street, of course).
Extremely mixed crowd from tourist, business lunch&dinner, or a regular with good taste. I used to come here a lot.
The mixed fare brings a pretty thorough selection of hors' dourves, sushi bar, oysters, side dishes, and main dishes. I would love to go back and have the wasabi mashed potatoes, and seared yellow fin tuna. I've also had a great cut of meat here with pommes frites.
Can't go wrong. A place to bring your mother, coworker or on a nice rainy night a hot date.
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There are so many awful things about roaming Midtown on a weekend night when it's raining in the winter. First, of course, is just the sheer fact of being in Midtown, decidely one of the less charming neighborhoods of New York (it's impossible to describe the jostling and sheer frustration of trying to pass by Saks Fifth Avenue when all the tourists have taken over the sidewalks to gawk at glorified mechanical toys on display). Second is that almost never being in Midtown except during work hours, I know of practically no restaurant (particularly when going to dinner with a vegetarian friend) open on weekend nights except in Grand Central. Third is the difficulty of finding someplace that has creme brulee which we were determined to have for dessert.
Rue 57 was about the only place that fit the bill. I had a lacklustre tuna tartre, whose less than red color made me look at it suspiciously, along with some french fries. For dessert we did order the much desired creme brulee along with a warm chocolate cake. It's hard to mess up a creme brulee and it was lovely to feel the warm caramel custard going down one's throat. The chocolate cake was not as dark as I would have desired, but not bad...but not for a dark chocolate devotee such as me.
In all, I rate Rue 57 this way:
2 stars for the tuna tartare
3.5 stars for the desserts
5 stars for letting us sit there for hours on end discussing Ezra Pound
1 star for being way overpriced for the average food that is served
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Went to Rue 57 for brunch on a Sunday - and the place was packed! I made an 11:30A reservation and was accidentally late by 10 mins ... and my table was given away. Even so, I was prompty seated.
I had the Kobe mini burgers for appetizer, cooked medium-rare. The sliders were quite juicy and delicous - especially accompanied with tall and crispy frites. I was a bit skeptical about ordering sushi from a non-Japanese joint, and had the apple crepes for bunch. The crepes were good, but almost too sweet for me. As always, looking around at what others were eating, most people seemed to have ordered off of the standard brunch menu.
Another plus - the restaurant played good eighties music!
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Rue 57 is one of those places where I like the decor and usually enjoy the food , but am usually afraid of the very inconsistent service .
The 1950's homage to a Parisian bistro certainly works with rich wood textures and tin ceilings . Brass railings add to the overall ambiance .
The menu is mostly French and is quite decent , though I've never understood why there is Sushi here . The cuts of meat are quite good , usually decent size , and the Steak Frites and Potato Crusted Salmon are excellent .
My good dining experiences with "Rude 57" are tempered by the poor attitudes here . The bar staff is abysmal, a group of mostly surly bartenders who are always on the lookout for possible dating conquests , rather than serving drinks . The wait staff is quite a bit better , though when the restaurant gets busy , which is quite frequently , it can be very difficult to find your waiter.
If you go for lunch , your experience will probably be good as the crowd is manageable enough for the service to be passable . Rue 57 is a mixed bag , though it has some redeeming qualities
Rue 57 was the site of today's brunch and it didn't disappoint. True, it was thronged with all manner of folks and given the location, some of the folks were of the fanny-pack wearing variety.
That being said, the coffee was good, the eggs benedict were sufficiently artery-clogging and all was well.
I must say that I am among the ranks of those who are completely mystified as to why it is necessary to have sushi offerings in addition to brasserie fare. It reminds me of a time I was in Florida and I saw in a strip mall (of course) an Italian + Sushi restaurant. I was perplexed then and I am no less perplexed now.
I can't hate on this place - mostly because every time I go here, I'm full at the end of the meal, which is usually brunch. I must say that it's never my first choice. Everything is pretty much "just OK" and suffices for brunch.
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I got dragged here, I swear. There are no words for how disgusting it was. This is not sushi. It can't be. It tasted like day-old grocery store sushi. And not even Whole Foods, at that. I'm talking D'ag or AP, or some other low-rent grocery store where there are no sushi chefs on premises. ICKY ICKY POO POO
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Absolutely CRAWLING with tourists! Seriously, I couldn't count the orange women from Boca and the overly excited young children on one hand.
All that aside, I enjoyed Rue 57. Popcorn shrimp delicious and slathered in a sauce that was probably the nutritional value of a toenail, but still yummy beyond expectation.
Mini Kobe burgers were cooked excellently, juicy yet not too greasy. Slightly messy. Fries were nothing special, although they were nice and crunchy which I like.
The highlight, though, was my sister's red snapper which she offered me a bite of. I tell you, positively ORGASMIC. It was food bliss. Incredible. The fish was soft with a crunchier outside, and the miso glaze was simply delightful.
We decided to skip dessert because we were stuffed, but I would definitely go back to try their sushi/and or dessert.
Strongly recommend. Would have given 5 stars if it weren't for all the tourists.
My friend recommended Rue 57 for our late lunch based on her previous experience there as a fun place to get cute little kobe burgers. I love mini burgers and I love bustling bistro setting so I jumped at the recommendation. I should have been scared when I saw steak frite and sushi on the same menu but being 3000 miles from my comfort zone with no access to YELP, I plunged in.
The food was edible but just so boring and poorly executed. The kobe sliders are a great idea but these tasted off to me - I didn't finish my 2-bites sized burger. The bluepoint oysters seemed to have been mangled during shucking and tasted like they've been sitting out for a while. We ordered the chef's special sushi platter for $35. It consisted of 4 tiny pieces of nigiri (bonito, squid, ebi and sweet shrimp - none of which I have would ordered a la carte), 3 pieces of sashimi (maguro, hamachi, sake) and one small tekka maki. Nothing tasted fresh. Okay, I guess deep down somewhere, I expected that. The service is really what pushed me over the edge. Our server was clueless about the menu and couldn't answer any of our questions. She was not seen much after she took our order.
We asked to share everything and to bring things out one at a time since our table was so small (as were our plates). Does it make sense to anyone out there that they chose to start us with the burgers and fries, then the beet salad, followed by the sushi and then to finish our meal with the raw oysters? Thank goodness we didn't order dessert because most likely, it would have been served first. In addition to our clueless waitress, all other staff members we encountered were clumsy and rude - the whole place felt like a fucking circus.
Since we were in New York only for a couple of days with limited number of meals, we really felt robbed, especially at $50/person (without alcohol)!
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Surprisingly hidden gem for sushi. Try it - you won't be disappointed.
Must get: Japonais Platter.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Q: What do you get when you cross mediocre French food + sushi of questionable quality + an iPod playing Celine Dion's greatest hits?
A. A torture scene from one of the Saw movies
B. Rue 75
C. Neither A nor B
D. Both A & B
Correct Answer: D
Honorable Mention: Their fries with au poivre dipping sauce is pretty freakin' delicious and the bartender was pretty cool Great drunk food the next time the mood strikes. Otherwise, avoid.
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We were looking for a place for brunch today (today being a Sunday) and we came across Rue. It was packed, but we were told it would take just a few minutes to be seated. She didn't lie, within 10 minutes we were seated downstairs. We didn't even know there was a downstairs. Upstairs seemed packed with a lot of locals which to me was a good sign. It was also a nice looking place. Once we got downstairs, it was as if we were in another restaurant. It was VERY quiet, very nice to look at. It was a nice surprise.
The menu had a good number of options. We were being waited on by two younger people. A girl and guy. The guy took our drink order right away and brought it to us fairly quickly. That's where the service started going downhill. The girl was pretty much clueless, standing there looking bored and not taking our order. The guy finally came over and took our order.
We noticed that the people next to us got their meal super fast after they ordered. We were not so lucky. I ordered the Hungover Breakfast, it was just what I was looking for (no, I was not hungover). The food arrived hardly warm at all. It was good, but it was nothing special, standard breakfast food. My wife had the eggs Florentine and she thought it was really good (but hardly warm also). The food not being warm enough made me think it was sitting and waiting to be brought to our table, especially since I saw others being served quicker.
Overall, I think I would go back because the decor was nice and chill and just had a nice vibe to it. Sit downstairs if you want it more quiet and romantic. Maybe we just got stuck with two of the slower servers...I will give the restaurant the benefit of the doubt.
A Parisienne Brasserie AND a Sushi Bar? As a concept, this sounded like an odd fusion to me, but it totally works!
I had always just walked right by this place. It was so loud inside that you could hear the noise from the sidewalk, and the decor was as loud as the patrons. I was glad that some friends picked this place for dinner since had I not walked inside, I would have missed out.
It is definitely loud in Rue 57, but it's a popular restaurant in a prime location, right? No one likes to raise his/her voice to speak to dining companions, but this didn't detract from my experience. The decor is an interesting blend of a French Rive Gauche cafe with Asian accents. The only thing I didn't get were the lighted palm trees, but the trees were quite the conversation piece so I guess they make a statement.
We started off with the calamari appetizer. I wasn't sure how good the calamari would be at a French bistro and sushi joint, but it was fresh and perfectly fried with a great dipping sauce. For dinner, half of our party ordered Steak Frites ($29.50) or Osso Buco ($34), and the other sushi. All of the items were strong! The meat was very tender, and I didn't taste a bad piece of sushi. I am very finicky about the unagi (eel) I eat, and the eel for $5 was amazing! As one would hope, the pommes frites were very yummy, too.
For dessert, the chocolate volcano was a winner, while the creme brulee was not (it was undercooked). And for you martini fans, the bartender might have been having an off night, but steer away from the pomegranate martini. It had to be pretty bad for my friend to leave her glass half full and order a soda.
I found our waiter to be attentive without being overbearing. Prices were reasonable, too, especially for midtown and the quality of the food. All in all, I left this place, thinking Quelle Surprise! And since this surprise was a pleasant one, I will be back here!
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my old boss spotted a movie star at this joint.
their champagne with some purple liquor was delish, i especially liked the candied sugar drops on the rim of the champagne glass...lickity goodness.
the food was delish.
surprised my old company had taken us out to dinner as opposed to the usual ordering in from the best places around this area.
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The fries are too salty and the drinks watered down.
I had the Kobe burgers and they were absolutely delicious! They came with fries that were great as well. I like the atmosphere there and the service was friendly. They have a big Japanses selection--though i don't know if i would ever try that though--i would stick to the basic food here and it shoudl be good.
It's hot in the city, it's humid in the city, but this girl was in a hot dress in a strange city and wasn't about to let a little thing like humidity, several blocks and a glistening glow of sweat get in the way of her good time and so my dining companion and I made the trek from the Hudson down to Rue Fiddy Seven for dinner.
As soon as we walked in, we were immediately seated at a table near the stairs. Not ideal, but we didn't exactly have a reservation, so who can complain really. After trying not to look like we were passing out from the heat, we ordered some cocktails and got a little blood out of our alcohol systems so we could act normal.
We then were greeted by our waiter who tried to sell us on some Chardonnay, claiming he had tasted some earlier and it was amazing. But in all honestly, the kid looked like he was 15 and in my years of expertise in the wine snobbishness department, if your voice is still cracking, you aren't gonna know what's best for my palate.
We then looked over the menu and spotted the Wednesday night Osso Buco special. Done and done. We then ordered the same thing and chatted about the week's events. Soon heaven on a plate arrived and the portions were HUUUUGE. Seriously, if you go with someone and you don't mind sharing food with them, do it, it's way too much for one person!
As for the dish, wow, just seriously wow. I am convinced there was some crack in that red wine reduction or maybe a case of butter, because nothing can taste that way via nature. It was phenomenal and not too sweet as some Osso Buco's tend to get.
We then passed on dessert and made our way out on the town, but not before a quick pit stop to the bano where a very nice lady handed me a towel. Only noting this so you will remember to bring a buck to tip her with.
Overall, it was a yummy dinner that I definitely would have enjoyed more had it not been so hot out, but hit this place any other time and I think you'll be really happy.
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the best burgers and fries in new york city
little bit pricey but definaltey worth every penny
This place is in the neighborhood so stopped by for brunch and it was quite enjoyable. The food & service was good and I really liked the ambiance. I also enjoy walking by this place and seeing folks sitting outside. Just a few weeks ago, I spotted a celebrity sitting outside as I walked by. I really enjoyed him in "Infamous" (he played the Truman Capote character) so got a kick out of seeing him. So anyway, this place is a good spot and it must be popular because it's a big place, but always filled with people.
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I really enjoyed this restaurant. So much so that we came here for brunch twice... and if you know me, I don't really go to the same restaurant more than one time unless I really like it!
We opted not to sit outdoors on the patio as there was a lot of traffic and "unsavory folks" out and about. The restaurant is cute - feels very much like a traditional brunch spot. Tables are a good distance apart, so you don't feel crowded.
First brunch was right after a great 10 mile run in the park. I was FAMISHED. I had the egg white omelette with grilled tomato with a bowl of berries and Sean had the eggs benedict and apple crepes. Everything was excellent. The berries were super fresh and the crepes were perfectly cooked.
We came back on Sunday morning because I really wanted to try the brioche french toast. It was SO worth it. Sean thought it was too mushy, but I thought it was perfect!! The berries were fresh and the texture of the sweet cream was a perfect compliment. Fresh baked blueberry muffins were a little too sweet in my opinion, but still very good.
I will definitely be back to try their afternoon menu - heard the mini kobe beef burgers are fab.
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It was understandable that there was a wait. Afterall, it was Sunday morning and everyone was trying to find a place that served brunch/breakfast food, like us.
After a 20 minute wait, we were seated outside, which allowed us to people watch while we dined. The breeze made it more comfortable to dine outside.
Service was hit and miss, but it was probably because they were really busy, but there's nothing worse than waiting and trying to flag a waiter down to refill your glass of water on a hot and humid day.
I ordered the steak and eggs and wanted one banana pancake to go with my breakfast, but they don't do "side" orders. Instead, they gave me a whole order of pancakes for which I had to pay...
The steak and eggs were nothing spectacular. I requested to have the steak cooked medium rare, but it arrived medium well. I could have had the same steak and eggs at Denny's... with toast! My entree didn't come with toast, or any sort of carb, which was missing from my meal.
The iced tea was terrible - it was over steeped, that I had to ask the waiter to take it back. Instead, he offered to replace it with a cup of coffee, which was also short of spectacular.
Perhaps I came on a bad day. Perhaps I came at the wrong time. Perhaps I'm just too picky. Perhaps they'll improve, but I'm not sure there will be a next time.
My cousin ordered the fish soup and sushi. She seemed to enjoy the soup and the sushi, so extra star for them because I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.
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This has become one of my frequent Sunday brunch spots. I highly recommend the Brioche French Toast with vanilla laced marscapone. It's sinfully good.
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