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FERRARA CAFÉ
195 Grand St between Mott and Mulberry sts. Subway J, N, Q, R,
Z, #6 to Canal St; B, D to Grand St. Sun-Fri 8am-midnight, Sat
8am-1am.
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The best-known and most traditional of Little Italy's
coffeehouses, this neighbourhood landmark has been
around since 1892. Try the New York cheesecake or, in
summer,
granite
(Italian ices). Outdoor seating is avail-
able in warmer weather.
LAOSHAN SHANDONG GUOTIE
106 Mosco St. Subway J, Z, #6 to Canal St. Daily 8am-9pm.
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Identified simply by a “Fried Dumpling” sign in English, this bargain hole-in-the-wall
specializes in pan-fried dumplings characteristic of northern China ($1 for 5).
RICE TO RICHES
37 Spring St between Mott and Mulberry sts. Subway #6 to Spring St. Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri & Sat
11am-1am.
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Utterly irresistible rice pudding, served up in this fashionable space in a variety of sweet
flavours, from peanut butter and choc chip, to mango and cinnamon. Bowls start at $7.
SAIGON VIETNAMESE SANDWICH
369 Broome St at Mott St. Subway #6 to Spring St. Daily 9am-7pm.
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One of the best makers of Vietnamese sandwiches (known as
bánh mì
) in the city. The
classic is a large chunk of French bread stuffed with pork, sausage and pickled veget-
ables - all for $4.50.
RESTAURANTS
ANGELO'S
146 Mulberry St between Hester and Grand sts. Subway N, R, #6 to Canal St. Tues-Thurs & Sun
noon-11.30pm, Fri noon-12.30am, Sat noon-1am.
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Little Italy's red-sauce restaurants cater firmly to tourists these days, but this 1902 clas-
sic is the best place to get a sense of the area's original style and flavours.
CAFÉ HABANA
17 Prince St at Elizabeth St. Subway R to Prince St.
212 625 2001. Daily 9am-midnight.
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