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"Since it opened in early 2023 in the East Village after social-media success, From Lucie has drawn people who enjoy the feeling of exclusivity that lines create, which the owner Lucie Franc de Ferriere appreciates for the free marketing, but I noticed those same lines also add stress for staff and impatience among customers, so they've tried time-saving measures like pre-boxing cakes; lately wait times have eased and the customer base is growing more organically." - Emma Orlow