| When your kitchen is so small that Vern Troyer would have to suck in his stomach to fit inside, cooking isn’t really an option. Besides, this is New York—with exciting restaurants on every block, you’re missing out by nuking a Hungry Man meal every night. Here are the latest eateries to have gourmands drooling. |
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Pier 2110: Get hooked on the fresh raw bar, pan-roasted catfish, and steamed red snapper. 2110 7th Ave.; 212.280.7437 |
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Harry’s Steak and Harry’s Café: Veggies? Who needs ’em? This meat market is full of strips and chops. 1 Hanover Sq.; 212.785.9200 |
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Brasserie Ruhlmann: Classic French fare served in an Art Deco room of red velvet. 45 Rockefeller Plaza; 212.974.2020 |
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Dressler: Williamsburg’s answer to Balthazar, complete with smoked sturgeon and DuMont burgers. 149 Broadway; 718.384.6343 |
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Ditch Plains: Lobster rolls and fried clams make a great catch. 29 Bedford St.; 212.633.0202 |
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Frankie’s 17 Clinton: Order the meatball parmigiana sandwich, made with Sullivan Street Bakery bread. 17 Clinton St.; 212.253.2303 |
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Buzina Pop: No-nonsense Brazilian fare of coconut grilled prawns, grilled sirloin with red wine sauce, and, of course, caipirinhas. 1022A Lexington Ave.; 212.879.6190 |
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Café Condessa: Gorge on a Mexican fiesta for dinner, or café con leche made with ground-to-order coffee for breakfast. 183 W. 10th St.; 212.352.0050 |
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