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EXPLORE NYC | | | | | | | 1345 2nd Ave
New York,
NY
10021
212-517-2776 | | | | | Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. Break away from ordinary dinner fare at this well-received restaurant, which tantalizes taste buds with fragrant, earthy spices and terrific, charcoal-broiled dishes. Start with bolanee kadu (a fried pumpkin turnover) before digging into classics like tandoori chicken or chicken korma. Shrimp, lamb, cod, and beef kebabs also get a spicy rubdown before they're broiled to juicy perfection. Vegetarians have much to applaud as well, thanks to zesty dishes of eggplant, okra, spinach, and zucchini. Affordable prices. TRAIN: 6 to 77th St
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| 827 3rd Ave
New York,
NY
10022
212-759-5933 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN EAST. This Mid-Eastern restaurant, whose name translates as simply "the orchard," is popular with locals, who appreciate Al Bustan's homey atmosphere and peach-hued interior. If you are very hungry, begin your meal with one of the mezes (appetizers); for example, try the stuffed grape leaves or smoked eggplant salad. Next, move straight to one of the excellent entrées like makanek (lamb), shish taouk (chicken), hummus served with sautéed lamb and pignoli or samboussek (stuffed dumplings). If you still have room left, Al Bustan's dessert offerings include a sampler, baklava and their ever-popular butter cookies. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6 to 51st St
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| 187 E Houston St
New York,
NY
10002
212-475-7700 | | | | | Description: LOWER EAST SIDE. Most thank the stars that this Little Italy dive is open 24 hours a day! Serving a variety of Turkish dishes, Bereket is a favorite of everybody from cabbies to East Village hipsters. First-timers will probably want to try the lamb or chicken kebabs and falafels. Seasoned veterans, though, will opt for the patlican kizartma (fried eggplant and peppers), Turkish pizza or leek stew. Make sure you check out the daily specials. You wouldn't want to miss something like Wednesday's moussaka, now, would you? Reservations are not accepted. Save room for the baklava or rice pudding they're always fresh. TRAIN: F to 2nd Ave
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| 100 Kenmare St
New York,
NY
10012
212-966-0022 | | | | | Description: LITTLE ITALY. Located just off Bowery, Hoomos Asli is an oasis for those looking for good Mid-Eastern cuisine on this side of town. The restaurant doesn't offer much in the way of fancy décor or flashy service, they do serve up a cornucopia of reasonably priced traditional Israeli dishes like pitas and falafels. The stars, however, are their vegetarian plates, particularly the tasty carrot salad. TRAIN: 6 to Spring St
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| 265 E 10th St
New York,
NY
10009
212-228-2022 | | | | | Description: EAST VILLAGE. Located between First Avenue and Alphabet City, this fun little eatery packs a big punch. Diners return again and again to delve into the fresh, Mediterranean-style salads and interesting "pitzas" that is, pizzas made from pita bread. Satisfying and enjoyable. TRAIN: L to 1st Ave; 6 to Astor Pl
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| 90 Bedford St
New York,
NY
10014
212-229-2220 | | | | | Description: WEST VILLAGE. Nestled between Barrow and Grove Streets, this fun little eatery packs a big punch. Diners return again and again to delve into the fresh, Mediterranean-style salads and interesting pitzas pizzas made from pita bread. Satisfying and enjoyable. Reservations not accepted. TRAIN: 1, 9 to Christopher St-Sheridan Sq
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| 70 W 71st St
New York,
NY
10023
212-579-8751 | | | | | Description: UPPER WEST SIDE. Friendly and charming, this restaurant offers up traditional Turkish cuisine. Guests can enjoy dishes made up of eggplant, lamb, quail, chicken and a variety of cheeses. TRAIN: B, C to 72nd St
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| 386 3rd Ave
New York,
NY
10016
212-679-1810 | | | | | Description: GRAMERCY. Offers a variety of Turkish dining delights, including calamari, lamb kebobs and grilled eggplant salad. Ambience is exotic and service is good. Appetizers are a must. Be prepared for the full and varied menu where each dish sounds as good as the one before. If you're looking for a good deal, try the all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch, which is a steal at just under $22. TRAIN: 6 to 28th St
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| 1405 2nd Ave
New York,
NY
10021
212-988-2641 | | | | | Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. A great place to visit for a late lunch or early dinner, this Second Avenue restaurant has grown in popularity with neighborhood folks since opening its doors. Tried-and-true standbys include hummus or lamb, chicken, and shrimp kebabs. More adventurous options include zucchini pancakes and the mixed grill, which includes a flavorful variety of mixed vegetables. Dinner reservations are required. TRAIN: 6 to 77th St
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| 19 W 46th St
New York,
NY
10036
212-575-2307 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN WEST. For Turkish cuisine just a few strides from Time Square, this stylishly appointed dining room is hard to beat. Indeed, folks pack the long, narrow space nightly. The mezes include superb renditions of zucchini pancakes, whipped red caviar, eggplant salad and stuffed vine leaves; meanwhile, mains run from traditional Turkish gyro to grilled trout with arugula and carrots. As to dessert, few things cap a night like Turkish coffee and rice pudding. At just under $20, their three-course prix fixe option allows diners to feast on dishes like barbequed meatballs, falafel and baby okra. TRAIN: B, D, F, V to 47th-50th St-Rockefeller Center; E, V to Fifth Ave-53rd St
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