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Dining and Entertainment Puerto Rican/Argentinean Old San Juan restaurant-765 9th Ave.(51&52). Former owners of La Milonga. Featuring assorted seafood. Puerto Rican tamales, grills meats and much more. Great deserts! Sun-Thur. 11-11. Fri.& Sat. till 12 am.c 262-7013, 262-6761 SEAFOOD The Famous Oyster Bar- 842 7th Ave.(54th St)Fresh Seafood established 1959 on B Way. Specializing in live lobster, fresh, steak, & pasta dishes. Open 7 days 11:30 am to 12am. L&D. Theatre and group specials available. Res.call 588-6525 SPANISH Costa Del Sol- 369 W. 50th St. at 9th Ave. Close to all theatres. Warm Spanish atmosphere. Regional specialties at moderate prices. L, D. Open 7 days. Discount parking $5/6 hours. 541-8382. Also Spanish Tavern, 203 W. 38th St, cor. 7th Ave. 221-6458. EL QUIXOTE- 226W.23rd. "We are the Lobster King." Our 36th year. 11/4 lb. lobster $14.95. Daily Double 211/4 lb. Lobsters till 12 am, Fri. & Sat till 1 am. Priv. Party Rm. CC. 929-1855. SPANISH/CUBAN Victor's Cafe 52- 236 W. 52nd St. The regional cuisines of Cuba and Carib. Black bean soup, stone crab, paella, prime steak. Piano music in tropical skylight rooms. Tapas at bar. 7 days,L,D,AT.CC. 586-7714 THAI Bangkoc House- 360 W. 46th St.(8th& 9th Aves.). Original Thai-style cooking; family run. PT & AT specials Op. 7 days.M.-Thur. 12-12, Fri.&Sat. till 1, Sun. till 11. 541-5943. Same owners of Yum Yum Bangkok, 650 9th Ave. (45&46 Sts.), 262-7244 Pongsri Thai- 244W. 48th St.(8&B'way) In the-atre district. Owner/ched Pongsri prepares Thai dishes, L,D,AT, 7dys. 11:30 am-11:30pm. 582-3392. Also 106 Bayard St. cor. Baxter St. (Chinatown) N.Y. Times. 349-3132, 311 2nd Ave. (18th St.)477-4100 VEGETARIAN CUISINE Zen Palate- 663 9th 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 24 Union Sq.E. @ 16th St., 614-9345;and 2170B'way. celebrity choice by Bob Edison [[image]] Jodi Long (Madame Liang in Flower Drum Song at the Virginia Theatre) chooses TONY'S DI NAPOLI 147 W. 43rd Street bet. 6th Ave. & B'way Tony's Di Napoli is one of the East Side's most popular family-style restaurants. Now, sill run by the estimable Her and Greg Wetson, it's found a section location in the Times Square area. Nestled in the famous digs of the one-time Rosoff's, Tony's Di Napoli appeals to theatregoers, world travelers and neighborhood business types seeking wondrous Southern Italian food served family-style, the way mamma used to make. Small wonder that members of the prestigious Italian Trade Commission flock here, along with stars of Mamma Mia! and Man of La Mancha. Chef Andres's ravioli di Napoli, chicken pizzaiola, veal chops and lobster Fra Diavolo are superb, and general manager Bruce brings his amazing know-how to this welcome adition to Theatreville. Tony Di Napoli is open seven days. Mon-Sat. 11:30 am-midnight. Sun. 11:30 am-11 pm. A la carte entrees $13-$45. Platters serve two to three. Invididual portions avail. Fully stocked bar. Smashing priv. parties. Delivery. cc. Res. 221-0100. [[image]] Ben Fox (George Gibbs in Our Town at the Booth Theatre_ chooses PIG 'N' Whistle. 165 W. 47th Street bet. 6th & 7th Aves. This theatre-area fixture, known the world over for its merriment and publike atmosphere, is presided over by Pat Burke with affection and warmth befitting its authentic rep. It's a neat place to keep in mind of the atregoing plans, and is also freewheeling fun for groups as well as families. There's lots of warmth and bar activity within these informal surroundings, and the staff adds to the sense of amusement. Emily, our waitress, is a good example of Pin 'n' Whistle's friendliness and style, so try to grab one of her tables. Longtime chef TJ's menu contains many expected Irish treats like shepherd's pic and Gaelic chicken, along with happy versions of such unexpectables as penne pasta, chicken Parmigiana- even a Cajun corner of menu possibilities! PIG 'N' WHISTLE is open seven days, 11:30 am- 2 am (bar til 4 am). A la carte entrees $8.95- $19.95. Bar menu. Priv. parties to remember. Casual dress. CC. Res 302-0112 after theatre CHINA PEACE Mr. Eleban Wong, whose famous restaurant bears the translation of his own name, has been around the block (literally) with his dinery-now located on 51st St. To celebrate his 27th year of excellent food, Mr. Wong is offering a 10% discount for ticket holders to Broadway shows, so theatregoers are welcome. Open till 11:30 P.M. Sun.-Thurs.; 11:45 Fri. & Sat. 331 W. 51st St. (8th & 9th Aves.) 258-2268. CHURRASCARIA PLATAFORMA Good news! This quality Brazilian steakhouse (only $39.95 for a procession of meats to feed a king) will be opening its downtown doors (at 227 West Broadway) this Feb., with the same thrilling setup that first put it on the food map! Meanwhile, visit the original, open each evening till midnight, at 316 W. 49th St. (8th & 9th Aves.) for the fun time of your life. 245-0505. Wow! WWW.PLAYBILL.COM PURE THEATRE ONLINE 53