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B & H
127 Second Ave between E 7th St and St Mark's Place. Subway #6 to Astor Place. Daily
7am-11pm.
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Good veggie choice, this tiny luncheonette serves home-made soup,
challah
and
latkes
.
You can also create your own juice combination to stay or go.
BIG GAY ICE CREAM SHOP
125 E 7th St, between First Ave and Ave A. Subway L to First Ave. Winter: Sun-Thurs 1-10pm, Fri &
Sat 1-11pm; summer Sun-Thurs noon-11pm, Fri & Sat noon-midnight.
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The utterly addictive ice cream here has cheekily named flavours including the “salty
pimp” (vanilla, dulce de leche, sea salt and chocolate dip) and the “gobbler” (pumpkin
butter, maple syrup and pie pieces).
CAFÉ MOGADOR
101 St Mark's Place between First Ave and Ave A. Subway #6 to Astor Place. Sun-Thurs 9am-1am, Fri
& Sat 9am-2pm.
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Young hipster-types frequent this romantic, Moroccan-themed mainstay. Expect crowds
and stalled service, but the food is more than worth the wait. Try the
charmoulla
with
either chicken or lamb. The brunch (Sat-Sun 9am-4pm) is especially good, with a
choice of delicate mains such as Moroccan Benedict (eggs, in a spicy tomato sauce)
served with orange juice, coffee or tea for just $16.
CRIF DOGS
113 St Mark's Place between First Ave and Ave A. Subway #6 to Astor Place. Sun-Thurs noon-2am, Fri
& Sat noon-4am.
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Hot-dog aficionados swear by these deep-fried, shiny wieners bursting with flavour
(from $2.75), enjoyed Philly-steak style, smothered in cheese, or topped with avocado
and bacon.
POMMES FRITES
123 Second Ave between E 7th St and St Mark's Place. Subway #6 to Astor Place. Sun-Thurs
11.30am-1am, Fri & Sat 11.30am-3.30am.
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Arguably the best fries in the city, with gooey, Belgian-style toppings available; try the
rosemary garlic mayo or curry ketchup ($4.50-7.75).
PORCHETTA
110 E 7th St, between First Ave and Ave A. Subway #6 to Astor Place. Sun-Thurs 11.30am-10pm, Fri &
Sat 11.30am-11pm.
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This tiny takeaway shop (with a few stools and counter inside) has developed a loyal fol-
lowing for its luscious Tuscan
porchetta
sandwiches ($12), thick slabs of roasted and
seasoned pork in a ciabatta roll.
SARITA'S MAC & CHEESE
345 E 12th St between Second and First aves. Subway L to First Ave. Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri & Sat
11am-1am.
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