By Catherine Madison
The New York City skyline.
boasts a wide spectrum of restaurants throughout the city, but local neighborhood restaurants are what brings character to the individual areas within this huge metropolis. Whatever you cravings, New York is waiting to appease your palate with eclectic cuisine pervading the diverse neighborhoods in the city.
The Best Local Diners in NYC
New York is loaded with memorable diners, the most famous of which include Jackson Hole Diner located near LaGuardia Airport, the Square Diner in Tribeca and the Flagship Diner near Grand Central Parkway. At Jackson Hole, try the Copsegmore Burger loaded with Swiss cheese, ham and fried onions, or the zucchini sticks with marinara sauce. At Square Diner, don't miss the lox and onion omelet or the famous steak and eggs. At Flagship, you can't go wrong with the delicate popovers.
Jackson Hole Diner
521 Third Ave., New York, New York
212-679-3264
Jacksonholeburgers.com.
Square Diner
33 Leonard St., New York, New York
212-925-7188
Flagship
138-40 Queens Blvd., Queens, New York
718-523-6020
The Best Local Ethnic Cuisine
New York is nothing short of a melting pot, and that is certainly reflected in the cuisine. Local ethnic joints are the establishments that bring ingrained diversity to the city. Try Ali Baba Restaurant in Kips Bay. This is Turkish cuisine at its best, featuring the stuffed grape leaves and memorable falafel. Also try Hangawi, a Korean vegetarian gem with amazing shitake dumplings and kambacha pumpkin pancakes. Khyber Pass is an Afghan Restaurant located in the East Village. Try the boulance, scallion turnover with yogurt sauce, or the Borg, succulent filet marinated with saffron.
Ali Baba
212 E. 34th St., New York, New York
212-683-9206
Alibabaturkishcuisine.com
Hangawi
12 E. 32nd St., New York, New York
212-213-0077
Hangawi.com
Khyber Pass
34 St. Marks Place, New York, New York
212-473-0989
Best Cheap Local Eats
New York certainly has it share of pricey restaurants, but there is no doubt that if you're looking for cheap eats, you're also in luck. Try Café Mexicano with its tamales and endless array of moles. You can't miss with Gray's Papaya famous dogs. Indulge in Schack's three-bite mini burgers.
Café Mexicano
671 Union St., Park Slope, Brooklyn
(718) 623-6754.
Gray's Papaya
402 Sixth Ave., New York, New York
(212) 260-3532.
Schack's
122 Union St., Brooklyn
(718) 855-2879
About the Author:
Catherine Madison is a full-time freelance writer specializing in travel and food. She holds a B.A. from the University of Georgia School of Journalism and has six years of writing experience. Madison has written for Stir Magazine, My Food Place, Hispanic Kitchen and Sustainability.
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