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caviar and dill sauce; the grilled calamari; the Seafood Savann, a
medley of seafood in a light tomato sauce served over linguine; the
mixed seafood phyllo purse; and the perfectly cooked filet mignon.
For dessert don't miss the
tarte tatine,
a homemade apple tart served
with cinnamon ice cream and warm honey. In warm weather, the
sidewalk cafe is a great place for people-watching.
414 Amsterdam Ave. (btwn 79th and 80th sts.).
&
212/580-0202.
www.savann.
com. Reservations recommended. Main courses $12-$27 (most under $20). AE, MC, V.
Mon-Fri noon-3:30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-3:30pm; daily 4-11pm. Subway: 1 to 79th St.
INEXPENSIVE
For breakfast or lunch, also consider
Artie's Delicatessen,
2290
Broadway, between 82nd and 83rd streets (
&
212/579-5959;
www.
arties.com), and
Barney Greengrass, the Sturgeon King,
541 Ams-
terdam Ave., between 86th and 87th streets (
&
212/724-4707
),
two of the best Jewish delis in town. See “The New York Deli News”
sidebar on p. 96 for further details.
You'll find some of the best bagels in New York on the Upper West
Side, including
H&H Bagels,
2239 Broadway, at 80th Street
(
&
212/595-8003
), and
Absolute Bagels,
2788 Broadway, between
106th and 107th streets (
&
212/932-2052
). For more information,
see “The Hole Truth: N.Y.'s Best Bagels,” on p. 88.
For non-vegetarians and the non-health-minded, consider the
cheapest, yet in some ways most comforting, indulgence:
Gray's
Papaya,
2090 Broadway, at 72nd Street (
&
212/799-0243
). This
24-hour hot-dog stand is a New York institution.
Celeste
ITALIAN Tiny, charming Celeste features its
own wood-burning pizza oven, which churns out thin-crusted, deli-
cious pizzas. Pizza is not the only attraction; the
“fritti”
(fried) course
is unique; the
fritto misto de pesce
(fried mixed seafood) is delectable,
but the fried zucchini blossoms, usually available in the summer and
fall, are amazing. The fresh pastas are better than the dried pasta; I
never thought the fresh egg noodles with cabbage, shrimp, and
sheep's cheese would work, but it was delicious. Not on the menu,
but usually available, are plates of artisanal Italian cheeses served
with homemade jams. Though the main courses are good, stick with
the pizzas, antipasto,
frittis,
and pastas. For dessert, try the gelato; the
pistachio was the best I've had in New York. The restaurant has been
“discovered,” so go early or late or expect a wait.
502 Amsterdam Ave. (btwn 84th & 85th sts.).
&
212/874-4559.
Reservations not
accepted. Pizza $10-$12; antipasto $7-$10; pasta $10; main courses $14-$16. No
credit cards. Mon-Sat 5-11pm; Sun noon-3pm. Subway: 1 to 86th St.
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