New York City: Union Square, Gramercy Park, Murray Hill

Chez Laurence 245 Madison Ave (at 38th St) tel 212/683-0284.
Well-placed, friendly little patisserie that makes cheap breakfasts and decent, inexpensive lunches - and good coffee at any time of the day. Closed Sun.

City Bakery 22 E 17th St (between Broadway and 5th Ave) tel 212/366-1414.
Minimalist bakery that uses fresh Greenmarket ingredients from around the corner. Serves reasonable soups and light lunch fare, but above all masterfully delicate tartlets, creamy hot chocolate, and crème brûlée . Closed Sun.

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop 174 5th Ave (between 22nd and 23rd sts) tel 212/675-5096.
This narrow little restaurant is a Flatiron institution. A tuna sandwich and some matzoh ball soup will cure what ails you.

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