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delicious, well-prepared Indian food without the headache-inducing Christmas lights that
festoon many.
Angelica Kitchen
VEGAN, CAFE$$$
( 212-228-2909;
www.angelicakitchen.com
;
300 E 12th St btwn First & Second Aves; dishes
$14-20; 11:30am-10:30pm; ; L to 1st Ave)
This enduring herbivore classic has a
calming vibe and enough creative options to make your head spin. Some dishes get too-
cute names, but all do wonders with tofu, seitan (wheat gluten), spices and soy products,
and sometimes an array of raw ingredients.
Momofuku Noodle Bar
NOODLES$$$
( 212-777-7773;
www.momofuku.com/noodle-bar
/
; 171 First Ave btwn 10th & 11th Sts; mains
$16-25; noon-11pm Mon-Thu & Sun, to 2am Fri & Sat; L to 1st Ave, 6 to Astor Pl)
Ramen and
steamed buns are the name of the game at this infinitely creative Japanese eatery, part of
the growing David Chang empire. Seating is on stools at a long bar or at communal
tables. Momofuku's famous steamed chicken and pork buns ($9 for two) are recommen-
ded.
Chelsea, Meatpacking District & West (Greenwich) Village
Chelsea Market
MARKET$
(
www.chelseamarket.com
; 75 9th Ave; 7am-9pm Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm Sun; A/C/E to 14th St)
This former cookie factory has been turned into an 800ft-long shopping concourse that
caters to foodies with boutique bakeries, gelato shops, ethnic eats and a food court for
gourmands.
Joe's Pizza
PIZZA$
( 212-366-1182;
www.joespizzanyc.com
;
7 Carmine St btwn Sixth Ave & Bleecker St; slices from
$2.75; 10am-4:30am Mon-Sun; A/C/E, B/D/F, M to W 4th St, 1/2 to Christopher St-Sheridan
Sq, 1/2 to Houston St)
Joe's is the Meryl Streep of pizza parlors, collecting dozens of
awards and accolades over the last three decades. No-frills pies are served up indiscrim-
inately to students, tourists and celebrities alike.
