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• MONTE'S-97 MacDougal St. (bet. Bleecker & W. 3rd) Homemade pasta, regional dishes include: Paglia E Fieno, Osso Buco, Pollo Alla Marsala, L, D, C. Cl. Tues., Priv. Party Rm. up to 50. CC. 228-9194, 674-9456. • OSTERIA AL DOGE-142 W. 44th St. A warm and charming new Italian restaurant specializing in Venetian cuisine. Great food combined with friendly service. PT & AT menu. L & D Mon.-Sat. D. Sun. 944-3643. • SAN DOMENICO-240 Central Park South. Italian Spcls: shrimp & beans/Tuscan olive oil, Uovo in Raviolo & more. L Mon.-Fri. 12 noon-2:30. D Mon.-Sat. 5:30-11, Sun. 5:30-10. PT D 5:30-7. CC. Res. nec. 265-5959. • TORRE DI PISA-19 W. 44th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Aves.). Classic Toscano cuisine served in an elegant atmosphere. Crostini Toscani & Fagotto Con Funghi. Late night dining. Open for L Mon.-Fri. 12-3, D Mon.-Sat. 5:30-12. Cl. Sun. 398-4400. • TRATTORIA DOPO TEATRO-125 W. 44th St. (6 & B'way). Not just the finest Italian Cuis. in the Theatre Dist! After theatre cappuccino, homemade desserts & grappa. 4 Course PT, $22.50 ★★ Crains, "Another star on B'way." D 7 days. Sun. 2pm-mid. CC. 869-2849. • TRATTORIA TRECOLORI-133 West 45th St. (B'way & 6th). "Warm & friendly homestyle Italian restaurant where the food is delicious & affordable and the service is gracious." Open 7 days. L & D. Private parties 20-120. 997-4540. • VILLA MOSCONI - 69 MacDougal St. (Bleecker & W. Houston) An"old W. Village favorite," this "hearty," "consistent" Italian "family place" serves "earthy" standards that are "still good after all these years," Zagat's. New back garden. 673-0390. JAPANESE • KODAMA-301 W.45 (cor. 8th Ave.). Only a step to B'Way theatres. We guarantee your satisfaction with an authentic Tokyo-style sushi bar & other original Japanese cuisine. Op. 7 days Mon.-Fri. 12-2:30, D 5-11:30. Sat. 4:30-11:30. Sun. 5-10:30. 582-8065. JAZZ CLUB & RESTAURANT • BIRDLAND-315 W. 44th St. (steps from 8th Ave.). Elegance and jazz returns. Live jazz nightly. Serving Dinner till midnight. Pre-theatre menu. No cover with ticket stub (restrictions apply). Validated parking. 581-3080. KOSHER • BEN'S DELI RESTAURANT-209 W. 38th at 7th. To 9:30 pm daily, 240 seats, bar. Casual & colorful. We cure our own corned beef! Homemade soups, salads, traditional specialities, tasty Romanian tenderloin, rib eye, veal chop, & lighter fare. 398-BENS. MEDITERRANEAN • SAN MARTIN-143 E. 49 St., Lex. & 3rd Ave. (Across the street from the Waldorf-Astoria & near Rockefeller Cen.) Panella, Penne Artista and more. Indoor & outdoor dining. Private rooms for parties. Open daily 12-12. 832-0888. MEXICAN • CANCUN-937 8th Ave. (55 & 56). Best margaritas and auth. Mexican food on East Coast. Rated best Fajitas, Enchiladas & Mex. Steaks in NYC. Happy Hr. M.-Fri. 4 pm-7 pm. Op. 7 days, Sun.-Th. 11:30 am-mid.; Fri., Sat. till 1 am. CC. 307-7307. • MI NIDITO (CANTINA MEXICANA)-852 8th Ave. (@ 51st St.) "One taste that's all it takes." NY's freshest & best Mex. food. 25 flavors of margaritas. Veg. menu avail. Sun.-Wed. 11:30 am-12 am. Thurs.-Sat. 11:30-1 am. SB 12-4:30 pm. CC 265-0022. • VIVA PANCHO-156 W. 44 St. (B'way & 6th). Offering the best in Mex. food & drink in thea. dist. Home of the Sizzling Fajitas. L spec. $7.00 incl. margarita. Mon. Nite "All You Can Eat" $7.95 Happy Hr. 4-7, Mon.-Fri. Op. 7 Dys from 12 pm. CC. 944-9747. PUERTO RICAN/ARGENTINIAN • OLD SAN JUAN RESTAURANT-765 9th Ave. (51 & 52 Sts.). Former owners La Milonga. This new restaurant features: assorted seafood, Puerto Rican tamales, grilled meats and much more. Great desserts! Sun.-Thur.11-11. Fri. & Sat. till 1 pm. 265-7013, 262-6761. [[advertisement]] DISCOVER THE HITS BEFORE THEY HIT BROADWAY [[image - drawing of drama and comedy masks]] Subscribe to London Theatre News - the insider's guide to London theatre - and be the first to know about such West End hits as The Judas Kiss and Whistle Down the Wind before they reach New York. Each monthly newsletter is packed with exclusive reviews, previews, timely recommendations, dining tips, lively interviews and up-to-date theatre listings. To order, call 1-800-533-4330. One year, $51; six months, $31; three months introductory offer, $23. [[/advertisement]] [[end page]] [[start page]] RUSSIAN • FIREBIRD-365 W. 46th St. (Rest. Row). Authentic regional cuisine fr. the Empire of the Czars. Dine in the luxury of a St. Petersburg mansion. L Tue.-Sat. 11:45 am-2:30 pm. D. Sun.-Thur. 5 pm-11 pm. Fri.-Sat. 5 pm-11:30 pm. (212) 586-0244. SEAFOOD • THE FAMOUS OYSTER BAR-842 7th Ave. (54th St.) Fresh Seafood established 1959 on B'way. Specializing in live lobster, fresh fish, steaks & pasta dishes. Open 7 days 11:30 am to 12 am. L & D. Theatre and group specials available. Res. call 586-6525. SPANISH • CAFE ESPANOL-The original. 172 Bleeker (cor. Sullivan). Best paella and lobster in town. "Snug & engaging adobe setting, efficient staff, pleasant Spanish/Mexican"-NY Times. L, D, C, PT & AT weekends till 1 am. Red. park. Sun.-Thurs. 505-0657. • COSTA DEL SOL-367-369 W. 50th St. at 9th Ave. One block to all theatres. Warm Spanish atmosphere. Regional specialties at moderate prices. L, D. Open 7 days. Discount parking. 5 pm-1 am. 541-8382. • EL QUIJOTE-226 W. 23rd. "We are the Lobster King." Our 36th year. 1 1/4 lb. lobster $13.95. Daily Double 2 1 1/4 lb. lobsters for one $21.95. Natural veal & chops. D Sun.-Thur. till 12 am, Fri. & Sat. till 1 am. Priv. Party Rm. CC. 929-1855. • SEVILLA-62 Charles St. (West 4th St.). A Village landmark famed for its Paella A La Valenciana. Recommended by Cue, New York Times & Gourmet. L, D, Cocktail Lounge. Parties. 7 days. CC. 929-3189. SPANISH/CUBAN • VICTOR'S CAFE 52-236 W. 52nd St. The regional cuisines of Cuba and Carib. Black bean soup, stone crabs, paella, prime steak. Piano music in tropical skylight rms., Tapas at bar. 7 days, L, D, AT. CC. 586-7714. THAI • PONGSRI THAI-244 W. 48th St. (8 & B'way) In theatre district. Owner/chef Pongsri prepares Thai dishes, L, D, AT, 7 dys. 11:30 am-11:30 pm. 582-3392. Also 106 Bayard St. cor. Baxter St. (Chinatown) ★★ N.Y. Times. 349-3132, 311 2nd Ave. (18th St.) 477-4100. • SIAM INN & SIAM INN TOO-Our two locations in the theatre district. Thai restaurants recom. by New York Times. Siam Inn-916 8th Ave. (54th & 55th Sts.) 489-5237, Siam Inn Too 854 8th Ave. (51st & 52nd Sts.) 757-4006. VEGETARIAN • ZEN PALATE-663 9 Ave. (46th St.). The palace for healthful & satisfying dining experience. "Tea Art" "Tatami Rms." Delivering & Catering. Op. 7 days 12-11. CC. 582-1276. Also 34 Union Sq. E. @ 16th st., 614-9345; and 2170 B'way. [[boxed]] Sardi's 234 West 44th Street New York City 212 221 8440 www.sardis.com [[/boxed]] [[boxed]] OSTERIA DEL CIRCO Join the Maccioni Family of Le Cirque for Pre-Theatre, Late Night or Lunch. Try the $29 After Theater Menu MON-SAT: LUNCH: 11:30 AM - 2:30 OM DINNER: 5:30 PM - 11:30 PM SUNDAY DINNER: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM 120 WEST 55 ST. NYC TEL 212 265 3636 [[/boxed]] [[boxed]] "Where Great Performances Begin!" Ben's KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANTS & CATERERS Daily until 9:30pm 209 W. 38th Street (West of 7th Ave.) (212) 398-BENS (2367) Serving traditional fare, lighter entrees and deli favorites in spacious comfort. Full bar. 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