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UPPER WEST SIDE: Per Se $$$ wings. Spicy buffalo wings, LAKE PLACID: Big Mountain
American Map E2 burgers, sandwiches, and other Deli and Creperie $
10 Columbus Circle, 10019 bar favorites are on offer. American
Tel (212) 823-9335 2475 Main St, 12946
Famed chef Thomas Keller brings COOPERSTOWN: Nicoletta’s Tel (518) 523-3222
superlative Californian cuisine Italian Café $ Local diner popular for its
to New York, served as nine- Italian value meals, both breakfast
course tasting menus. Excellent 96 Main St, 13326 and lunch, including towering
selection of wines. Spectacular Tel (607) 547-7499 plates of delicious crêpes,
views of Central Park. This family-owned spot offers pancakes, and stacked deli
traditional Italian specialties such meat sandwiches.
FARTHER AFIELD: Sripraphai $ as sausage with roasted peppers
Thai and clam linguine. Reservations NIAGARA FALLS: Donatello’s
64-13 39th Ave, Queens, 11377 recommended in summer. Restaurant $
Tel (718) 899-9599 Closed Wed American
Locals swear by this hole-in- DK Choice 466 3rd St, 14301
the-wall place, said to serve the Tel (716) 282-2069 Closed Sun
best Thai in the city. There is an EAST HAMPTON: The 1770 Close to the Falls, Donatello’s is
elaborate menu dedicated to House Restaurant & Inn $$ popular for its doughy pizza,
vegetarian food – try the sautéed American hot sandwiches, and tangy
drunken noodles with tofu, 143 Main St, 11937 wings, all at reasonable prices.
vegetables, chili, and basil leaves. Tel (631) 324-1770 Closed lunch Friendly service. Great for kids.
daily
ROCHESTER: Nick Tahou
DK Choice A quintessential Hamptons Hots $
dining spot, dotted with antique
FARTHER AFIELD: Peter furnishings and historical American
Luger Steak House $$$ memorabilia. The seasonal 320 W Main St, 14608
American menu has innovative dishes Tel (585) 436-0184 Closed Sun
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, 11211 that feature fresh ingredients. This local institution is home
Tel (718) 387-7400 An award-winning wine list and of the original Garbage Plate –
For over 125 years, this New York tasty dessert menu round out a combination of several diner
institution has been satisfying the experience. The downstairs favorites all on one plate. An
carnivores with massive juicy tavern offers casual pub fare. unmissable tourist destination.
slabs, from porterhouse to
prime rib and pot roast. Their
delectable steak sauce is also ITHACA: Moosewood $
sold in bottles. Vegetarian New Jersey
215 N Cayuga St, 14850
Tel (607) 273-9610
Set in a historic school building, DK Choice
Moosewood has been serving
New York State organic, vegetarian fare since ATLANTIC CITY: Atlantic City
1973. The daily-changing menu Bar and Grill $$
ALBANY: Albany Pump depends on what’s fresh. Guests Seafood
Station $$ can also purchase Moosewood’s 1219 Pacific Ave, 08401
American best-selling cookbooks. Tel (609) 348-8080
19 Quackenbush Square, 12207 This family-owned restaurant,
Tel (518) 447-9000 LAKE GEORGE: The Log Jam which began as a pizzeria,
Set in a renovated 1870s pump Restaurant $$ has long been a favorite with
station, this high-end gastropub American locals, visitors, and celebrities.
serves a range of Evans Brewing 1484 State Route 9, 12845 Steaks, crabs, shrimp cocktails,
craft beers and a broad selection Tel (518) 798-1155 lobsters, mussels, home-made
of dishes, such as burgers, fish The log cabin offers breathtaking pastas, burgers, sandwiches,
‘n’ chips, lasagne, and paella. views, while fireplaces and a pot- and pizzas are served in a
belly stove provide warmth. The friendly environment. Sports
BINGHAMTON: Number 5 $$ seafood, prime rib, and lamb memorabilia adorn the walls.
Steak House chops are all superb.
33 S Washington St, 13903
Tel (607) 723-0555
Housed in an antique-filled fire
station built in 1897, Number 5
is a great setting for an intimate
meal or a large gathering.
Traditional favorites include
seared salmon and filet mignon.
BUFFALO: Anchor Bar $
American
1047 Main St, 14209
Tel (716) 886-8920
Visitors and locals alike flock to
this old-school spot, home of the
city’s iconic namesake chicken Steak dish at Peter Luger Steak House, Brooklyn
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