Neighbourhoodwilliamsburg
The dishBurrata square slice
Tip: Order ahead online to skip the line. The burrata slice is the Instagram order; the plain is the better slice.
Location
Address: 254 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, New York City
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williamsburg
Best Pizza in Williamsburg Brooklyn has sold $4 New York slices in New York City since 2010. Charcoal-fired oven, ten-table counter, plain and white slices the staples.
Try: $4 white slice
Tip: The white slice with sesame seeds is the cult order. Cash only; the line moves fast.
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williamsburg
Best Pizza in Williamsburg Brooklyn has sold $4 New York slices in New York City since 2010. Charcoal-fired oven, ten-table counter, plain and white slices the staples.
Try: $4 white slice
Tip: The white slice with sesame seeds is the cult order. Cash only; the line moves fast.
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Yonah Schimmel's on East Houston has baked potato knishes in the Lower East Side, New York City since 1910. Wood-fired oven in the basement, retail counter on the street.
Try: Potato knish
Tip: The kasha knish is the second-pick if potato sells out. Order one with mustard and a Dr Brown's cream soda.
greenwich-village
Mamoun's on MacDougal has sold falafel sandwiches in Greenwich Village New York City since 1971. Falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, shawarma; under-$10 plates, cash counter.
Try: Falafel sandwich
Tip: Open until 04:00; the bar-closing slot is the busiest. Order the falafel sandwich with hot sauce; ask for extra tahini.
east-village
Xi'an Famous Foods on St Marks Place sells hand-pulled biang biang noodles in New York City since 2005. Eight stools, fast service, lamb-and-cumin or pork ragu under $15.
Try: Spicy cumin lamb noodles
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flatiron
Shake Shack opened its first cart in Madison Square Park in New York City in 2004. Danny Meyer's burger stand; the original outdoor location with park-bench seating.
Try: ShackBurger
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woodside
Ihawan on 70th Street in Woodside Queens has run Filipino BBQ in New York City since 1987. Pork skewers, lechon kawali, silog breakfasts; under-$15 plates, family-style.
Try: Pork BBQ skewers and silog plates
Tip: The pork BBQ skewers are the lunch order. Sinigang soup is the cold-weather pick. Cash and card accepted.
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