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Athens 32-01 30th Ave, Astoria, Queens tel 718/626-2164.
The Greekest of cafés, with spinach pies and specialty desserts.

Bedouin Tent 405 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn tel 718/852-5555.
Fresh, delicious Middle Eastern pita sandwiches, salads, and pitzas; convenient to Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill.

Bruno Bakery 602 Lorimer St (between Skillman Ave and Conselyea St), Williamsburg, Brooklyn tel 718/349-6524.
Relaxing Italian bakery, open daily 9am-7pm.

Nathan's Famous Surf and Stillwell aves, Coney Island, Brooklyn tel 718/266-3161.
The original hot-dog stand - crowded, greasy, and totally irresistible.

Wilson's Bakery and Restaurant 1980 Amsterdam Ave (at W 158th St) tel 212/923-9821.
Luscious Southern specialties, like sweet potato pie and peach cobbler, but much more than desserts - try the chicken and waffle combination.

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