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Frankie’s 457 Spuntino $$ There’s also a strong domestic paninis, and affordable wines on
Italian beer list and potent cocktails. the extensive wine list. Try their
457 Court St, 11231 popular peanut butter hot
Tel (718) 403-0033 Red Hook Lobster Pound $$ chocolate. Casual atmosphere
This trendy neighborhood Seafood and sharp service.
favorite with brick walls serves 284 Van Brunt St, 11231
hearty food and stiff cocktails. Tel (646) 326-7650 Closed Mon Jackson Diner $
Seasonal dishes include giant Fresh lobster meat is served Indian
meatballs and eggplant crostini. every which way at this seafood 37–47 74th St, Queens,11372
shack. Choose a Maine lobster Tel (718) 672-1232
Grimaldi’s $$ from the saltwater tank and have Spacious cafeteria with one
Italian it cooked. The flexible catering of the best buffets in town.
1 Front St, 11201 service includes a specialized Sample the classic North
Tel (718) 387-7400 “lobster“ truck that delivers door Indian appetizers such as the
One of New York’s most famous to door. tandoori chicken (cooked in
pizzerias, Grimaldi’s is not to a clay oven), samosas (fried
be missed. The coal-fired oven Rye Restaurant $$ stuffed pastries), and thick
pizzas, with creamy mozzarella American lassis (yogurt-based drinks).
and fresh tomato sauce, are 247 South 1st St, 11211
worth the long lines. Tel (718) 218-8047 Agnanti Meze $$
Taste the succulent meatloaf Greek
Marlow & Sons $$ sandwich and wash it down 19-06 Ditmars Blvd, Queens,
American with a creative cocktail at this 11105
81 Broadway, 11211 former factory. Tel (718) 545-4554
Tel (718) 384-1441 A lively place that offers filled
Wonderfully eccentric, this DK Choice grape leaves and filo pastry
restaurant offers communal stuffed with cheese on the
tables and Mediterranean- Peter Luger menu. There is an outdoor patio
influenced American fare. The Steak House $$$ for the summer, and a fireplace
menu leans towards organic, American for winter.
and includes delicacies such 178 Broadway, 11211
as a tart of goat’s cheese and Tel (718) 387-7400 Elias Corner $$
wild leeks. Since 1897, this New York Greek
institution has been satisfying 24–02 31st St, Queens, 11102
Pok Pok NY $$ carnivores with massive juicy Tel (718) 932-1510
Thai slabs, from porterhouse to Hugely popular restaurant
117 Columbia St, 11231 prime rib and pot roast. The serving the freshest fish
Tel (718) 923-9322 sauce is rather too delectable, in town. The large garden
Portland chef Andy Ricker has and the good news is that is perfect for groups.
created quite a buzz with his it can be taken home – it’s
showcase of northern Thai bottled and for sale. Sripraphai $$
cuisine, with the sticky wings Thai
and pork ribs with mustard 64-13 39th Ave, Queens, 11377
greens special favorites. Tel (718) 899-9599 Closed Wed
Locals swear by this place,
Prime Meats $$ Farther Afield which is said to serve the best
American Thai in the city. There is an
465 Court St, 11231 Il Bambino $ elaborate menu dedicated to
Tel (718) 254-0327 Italian vegetarian food – try the
A delight for carnivores, this 34–08 31st Ave, Queens, 11106 sauteed drunken noodles with
friendly restaurant offers all Tel (718) 626-0087 tofu, vegetables, chili, and basil
kinds of meat from pork Come for the solid Italian- leaves. Wash it down with some
schnitzel to grass-fed beef. American cuisine, such as fat black Thai ice tea.

Beautifully lit stylish bar at Rye Restaurant, Brooklyn
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