Reader tip: Their pancakes have been known to cure most ailments ranging from hangovers to Austin-induced late night munches. Подробнее.
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Even the simple spaghetti ($19) is pretty delicious and that, paired with prosciutto and melon ($18) on the restaurant's outdoor porch could make you feel like you're in Italia. Подробнее.
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Promoters held a series of free concerts here in an attempt to build the island's reputation as a destination for music. Now, they're hosting ticketed concerts. Подробнее.
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It's easy to miss this cozy, 18-seat restaurant on the ground floor of a Midtown brownstone, but you shouldn't. Toasted sandwiches, crepes, and entrée salads range in price from $8.95 to $15.95. Подробнее.
Ed Koch may no longer be mayor of New York, but if he used Foursquare, he'd probably be the mayor of this restaurant. Once a month, Koch invites members of his administration to an elegant lunch here. Подробнее.
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