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Where To Eat And Drink In Coney Island
Hot dogs, candy apples, enormous tortas, and more good stuff to eat before you ride the Wonder Wheel.
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The Best Lunch In Midtown
Whether you're looking for a fast-casual spot or a sit-down restaurant where you can eat with some clients, here are your top options for a midday meal.
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Where To Eat Lunch In Williamsburg
Williamsburg has no shortage of great restaurants, but not all of them are open for lunch. Here are a few places for a midday meal.
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Where To Eat At Rockefeller Center
Where to eat at Rockefeller Center when you're viewing the tree, ice skating, going to Radio City, shopping on 5th Avenue, heading up to Top of the Rock, or seeing Fallon.
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Little Grenjai
Little Grenjai in Bed-Stuy doesn’t have gas yet, but stop by for coffee and a krapow smashburger while you wait.
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La Nueva Victoria
There’s a solid lunch special at this Chino Latino spot on the Upper West Side.
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The Best Restaurants & Bars At Essex Market
Eat and drink your way through these 15 spots in Essex Market and The Market Line.
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Don Ceviche
This Peruvian spot in Essex Market has rotisserie chickens spinning at all times, and that’s exactly what you should order.
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Kiosko 787
Kiosko 787 is a takeout-only spot in Gowanus serving sandwiches, pernill, empanadillas, and other satisfying Puerto Rican classics.
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Woori
Woori is a Korean spot in Fort Greene where you can get a lunch special box and some tasty tteokbokki.
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Oxkale
For a quick, kinda healthy lunch that’s more exciting than your usual salad, try this fast-casual Caribbean spot in Williamsburg.
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Sami & Susu
Sami & Susu is a Lower East Side casual cafe by day, and cute place to drink natural wine and eat crudo by night.
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Mogmog
The sushi and hot food specials at this fancy Japanese market rival those at upscale sushiyas.
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Panzerotti Bites
If you need a snack in Carroll Gardens, get a crispy classic panzerotto at Panzerotti Bites.
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Balkan Streat
Mostly a takeout spot, Balkan Streat in the West Village serves grilled, stuffed, flaky street food from Southeastern Europe.
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Sofun Noodle Bar
Make some very attractive sounds while slurping noodles at this solid Hunan noodle bar in LIC.
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Strip House
Strip House in Midtown has the same cheeky, burlesque-inspired decor and layered chocolate cake as its downtown location.
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Pete’s Clam Stop
Pete’s Clam Stop is a small, counter-service spot a block from the subway and the beach in Coney Island.
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Where To Eat And Drink In Coney Island
Hot dogs, candy apples, enormous tortas, and more good stuff to eat before you ride the Wonder Wheel.
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Paul’s Daughter
At Paul’s Daughter, a counter-service spot on the Coney Island boardwalk, you can get everything from lobster rolls to soft serve.
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Maxi's Noodle
Maxi's Noodle serves comforting, inexpensive bowls of soup with delicious dumplings and noodles.
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New World Mall Food Court
If you want to sample a bunch of Flushing's best Chinese and Taiwanese food, head to the basement-level food court of the New World Mall.
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Compton's
Compton’s is known for their over-the-top sandwiches, which are delicious beyond being photogenic.
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Gertie
Gertie is an aggressively cheerful daytime spot, and it’s one of your best options for breakfast, brunch, or lunch in Williamsburg.
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Lovely's Old Fashioned
For golden-brown onion rings, spiral-cut fries, and the best $7 burger in the city, head to this retro counter-service spot in Hell’s Kitchen.
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Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market has multiple floors of reliably good food options close to touristy spots like Little Island and the High Line.
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Eight Jane Foods
Eight Jane Foods is a tiny grab and go spot in Flushing that specializes in jian bing.
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Revelie Luncheonette
A modern diner with an old-fashioned soda jerk, Revelie Luncheonette is a great spot for a midday date in Soho.
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Famous Eddie’s Hot Dogs
If you see Eddie’s cart parked at 9th and 33rd, walk over and grab a chili dog.