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For a three-course meal
for one with a glass of
house wine, and all
unavoidable charges
including tax.
$
under $25
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$25-$50
$$$
$50-$80
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over $80
River Café
Restaurants
River Café
Lobster, duck, and seafood
are among many specialties. The
Chocolate Duo dessert includes
a mini chocolate Brooklyn Bridge
(see p58)
.
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1 Water Street, Brooklyn
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Subway (A, C) High St
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718 522 5200
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Men require jackets after 5pm
•
$$$$
S'Agapo
Greek for “I love you,” the
name is apt for this cheerful, un-
pretentious spot with wonderful
Greek food, weekend music, and
a summer terrace.
d
3421 34th
Avenue, Queens
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Subway (N) Broadway
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718 626 0303
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$$
The Grocery
With its New American menu
and fresh produce, The Grocery
has been drawing Manhattanites
to Brooklyn since 1999. The
restaurant boasts a lovely garden.
d
288 Smith Street, Brooklyn
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Subway
(F) Carroll St
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718 596 3335
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$$
Kum Gang San
The place to sample Korean
stews, noodle dishes, or do-it-
yourself Korean barbecue cooked
at the table. Meals begin with
Panchan
, small dishes of hot and
cold, sweet and sour foods.
d
138-28 Northern Boulvard, Queens
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Subway (7) Main St
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718 461 0909
•
$$
Peter Luger Steak House
Beef lovers flock to Peter
Luger's gritty, beer hall-style loca-
tion for what has long been con-
sidered New York's best steaks.
Reservations are necessary.
d
178 Broadway, Brooklyn
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Subway (J, M,
Z) Marcy Av
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718 387 7400
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$$$
Joe's Shanghai
The original of this Chinese
café chain is popular for its pork or
crab soup dumplings, or “steam-
ed buns.” There's also a menu of
Shanghai specialties.
d
136-21
37th Avenue, Queens
•
Subway (7) Main
St
•
718 539 3838
•
No credit cards
•
$
Al Di La Trattoria
This cozy, northern Italian
trattoria serves regional dishes
like hanger steak, mussels in
tomato sauce, and wonderful
pastas.
d
248 5th Avenue, Brooklyn
•
Subway Union St
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718 636 8888
•
$$
Jackson Diner
No ambience, but one of New
York's best Indian restaurants,
with an all-you-can eat buffet
lunch.
d
37-47 74th Street, Queens
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Subway (E, F, G, R) Roosevelt Avenue
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718 672 1232
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No credit cards
•
$
Dominick's Restaurant
Stand in line, join a table, and
feast on homemade Southern Ital-
ian food at its best. There's no
menu; order your favorite or trust
the waiter's choice.
d
2335 Arthur
Avenue, Bronx
•
Subway Fordham Road
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718 733 2807
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No credit cards
•
$$
Denino's
A family pizzeria with all the
favorites and some adventurous
alternatives at the right price.
d
524 Port Richmond Avenue, Staten
Island
•
Bus 44 from ferry
•
718 442 9401
•
No credit cards
•
$
Note:
Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit
cards and serve vegetarian meals
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