New York City: East Village

B & H Dairy 127 2nd Ave (between 7th St and St Mark's Place) tel 212/505-8065.
This tiny luncheonette serves homemade soup, challah and latkes. You can also create your own juice combination to stay or go. Good veggie choice.

Caffè Della Pace 48 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave) tel 212/529-8024.
Dark and cozy East Village café with decent food and a great selection of coffees and desserts, especially the tiramisu.

Damask Falafel 89 Ave A (between 5th and 6th sts) tel 212/673-5016.
One of the better Middle Eastern snack providers in the area.

Moishe's 115 2nd Ave (between 7th St and St Mark's Place) tel 212/505-8555.
Good prune danishes, excellent humentashen , seeded rye and other kosher treats.

Pomme Frites 123 2nd Ave (between 7th and 8th sts) tel 212/674-1234.
Arguably the best fries in the city, with Belgian-style gooey toppings available.

Veniero's 342 E 11th St (between 1st and 2nd aves) tel 212/674-4415.
An institution since 1894, Veniero's sells wonderful pastries and has an expanded seating area in the back. Desserts and decor are fabulously over-the-top. The ricotta cheesecake and homemade gelati are great in the summer.

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