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pastrami sandwich at katz's on houston st.
hot dog at papaya king on 3rd ave and 86th st.
for a fancy sit down mexican meal at one of new yorks most respected places, el parador cafe on east 34th st.
heidelberg on 2nd ave. at 85th st for a great german meal. make sure you get the red cabbage.
food shopping at zabars on broadway at 80th st. or the essex street retail market near chinatown. don't miss chinatown, or little italy either.

stay away from the tourist traps on west 57th st. (hard rock, planet hollywood, etc.

have a great time and don't play three card monte with the locals!