The Serious Eats World Headquarters is smack in the middle of LIttle Italy, land of infinite $10 lunch specials at tourist-magnet red-sauce restaurants. But are any of them any good? We decided to take advantage of every $10 Italian lunch special in the nabe, without further adieu.
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Le Perigord is remarkable in that it has remained impervious to any food trend that has surfaced in the four decades since it opened its doors.
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"You can't beat the view, but you can eat far more seriously elsewhere." The Water Club East River at 30th Street, New York NY 10016 (map); 212-683-3333; thewaterclub.com Service: Classic old school waitering Setting: A wonderful view of the East...
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Mercer Kitchen 147 Mercer Street, New York NY 10012; map; 212-966-5454; jean-georges.com Service: Business casual Setting: A modern, subterranean space Cost: Three (big!) courses, $26 The dining landscape has changed a lot on the corner of Prince and Mercer...
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[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] We have featured Cha An once before on this Lunch for One column, but we're back again with a look at their recently launched Summer Special lunch sets. The set runs $17 and includes any...
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[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] The best spot for a solo diner to lunch at Tartinery on Mulberry Street are the high stool seats lining the juice bar. Here you can watch dishes go in and out of the kitchen,...
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[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] I love lunch at the Tribeca location of Wolfgang's Steakhouse, a place that is very much out of my budget for evening meals. Lunch specials start at $10 for pasta, $13 for a burger, and...
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Fishtail 135 East 62nd Street, New York NY 10065; map); 212-754-1300; http://www.fishtaildb.com/ Service: Friendly and professional Setting: A converted townhouse houses a comfortable, modern room that is a bit busy The Deal: 3 courses, $24.07 It is sometimes hard...
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Seasonal 132 West 58th Street, New York NY 10019 (between 6th & 7th Avenues; ; map); 212-957-5550; seasonalnyc.com Service: Excellent: precise and Germanic Setting: A clean, modern room sets the perfect stage for cuisine that's just that Cost: $27...
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15 East 15 East 15th Street, New York NY 10003 (map); 212-647-0015; 15eastrestaurant.com Service: Excellent Setting: You can sit at the bar but the dining room, sleek and modern, is very comfortable Compare to: Bar Masa Cost: 3-course chef's...
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