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Celebrity Choice by Bob Edison

[[image]] Linda Hart
(Velma in Hairspray at the Neil Simon Theatre) chooses VICTOR'S CAFE 52, 236 W. 52nd Street, bet. B'way & 8th Ave.

Travel to far and exotic Carib climes without lifting a finger by visiting Victor's Cafe 52 on the border of the theatre district. 

This Technicolor fiesta-land (where one half-expects Cesar Romero to smile from a nearby table) is the splashy domain of renowned restaurateur Victor del Corral and his daughter, Sonia Zaldivar, who trail eons of valuable experience behind them. 

Where else could you dine amidst nightclub-like splendor at such affordable prices? Try a tropical cocktail like the Mojito at the bar, then move into the main dining room for a generous sampling of pork, chicken, seafood and meat specialties - specify spicy to bland with all points in between - or else an intro to this delectable Cuban cuisine in the form of a prix-fixe dinner. 

VICTOR'S CAFE 52
Open seven days from noon-midnight. A la carte entrees $11-$28.50. Tapas at bar. Special attention to playgoers. Wine list. Priv. parties. Cas. dress. CC. Reservations suggested (212) 586-7714.

[[image]] Sean Foley
(who plays himself in The Play What I Wrote at the Lyceum Theatre) chooses MONTE'S, 97 MacDougal Street, bet. Bleecker & W. 3rd

Monte's retains its Village flavor thanks to the caring expertise of Giovanni Mosconi, the happy owner who nurtures his days-of-yore image and prices. 

An outstanding member of a venerable clan, Giovanni preserves the old-time approach that has regulars (such as Whoopi Goldberg and loyal denizens of the nearby Film Forum) lining up for more, lured by the terrific recipes of brother Pietro. (He owns the legendary Villa Mosconi just down the block.) Small world!

Don't look for fanciness here, just heaping portions of Northern Italian versions of pasta with vodka sauce, chicken alla Bolognese, split lamb chops and veal pizzaiola. The warm staff (nods to longtime waiters Rezart and Romano) adds to the folksy feel. 

MONTE'S
Open Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun. noon-11 pm. Fri., Sat. till 11:30 pm. (Cl. Tues.) Entrees $8.50-$25. Daily specials. Perfect accompanying wines. Priv. parties. CC. Cas. dress. Reservations suggested (212) 228-9194. 

AFTER THEATRE
LANGAN'S 
Boniface Des O'Brien has created a gourmet's dream at Langan's, in the heart of the theatre district. Fine American cuisine's presented in a setting overflowing with directness and dignity. Chef Ira Levine's dishes are tiptop, and the bill won't send you scurrying to the ATM for a quick fix! 150 W. 47th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Aves.) Open every eve till midnight, bar till 2 A.M. (212) 869-5482

BIRDLAND
This noted jazz club (the best of its breed) attracts fans via manager Tarik Osman's great know-how - JVC Jazz Festival acts are booked months in advance of the noted music festival - ensuring high-tier entertainment. Chef Rudy's menu is tasty, unfussy, and say, isn't that owner John Valenti with stars of Gypsy? 315 W. 44th St. (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.) Open late 7 eves (212) 581-3080.

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William and Vicki Abrams
Carol and William Achenbaum
Judith Adel and Robert Arnold
Barbara Adler Katzander
Daniel Adler, Inc.
Peter Agoston
Ann B. Alford
Mariette Allen
Louise and Philip Alpert
American Theatre Wing
Teresa and Matthew Andresen
John and Cathy Andrus
Jean B. Angell
Catherine C. Arinella
Antoinette and Nicolina Astorina
Martin Atkin
Ina and Paul Avrich
Hany S. Awadalla
Earl L. Bailey
Betty Ballin
Stephen and Kathi Bard
Stanley and Carolyn Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Baum
Dr. and Mrs. Abraham Becker
Simone Bedient
Susan Martin and Alan Belzer
Becky and Roger Benson
Mr. Jed W. Bernstein
Martin and Deborah Bernstein
Cara and Bill Biach
Mark and Gloria Bieler
Robert and Ellen Bienstock
Alexander and Cynthia Bing
Elaine Biseo Wiig
Debra and Leon Black
Susan L. Blair
Elizabeth B. Blau
Allison M. Blinken
Adele G. Block
Barbara and Daniel Bock
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Jeffrey and Lynne Bolson
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Dr. C.M. Bournazos
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Mr. and Mrs. William Bousquette
William C. Bowers and JoAnne Kennedy
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Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Brant Jr.
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Martin and Elaine Buss
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John and Linda Chamard
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Leon Constantiner
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Peter S. Croncota
Mary Cronson
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Anna E. Crouse
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Robert de Rothschild
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Mary J. Donohue
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M.B. Doyle
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Lisa Drew
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June Dyson
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Michael L. Emmel
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Lili Ervin
Gene D. Falk
Eric Felker
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Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Field
Charlotte Fischman, Esq.
Arlene and Daniel Fisher
Lawton Fitt and James McLaren
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fleischer, Jr.
Joanna and Ted Flum
Debra. J. Force
Mr. and Mrs. Julius P. Fouts
Rose-Marie T. Fox
James F. Francis
Leah and Ed Frankel
Nancy and Sidney Freedman
The Friars Foundation
Martin Fridson and Elaine Sisman
Robert A. and Linda S. Friedman
Gail A. Furman
Barbara A. Gallay
Robert A. Gender
Carolyn Gentile
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Gerstman
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Evelyn S. Gilman
Irene and Martin Ginsburg
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Eileen M. Gleimer
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Beth and Gary Glynn
M. Robert and Susan Goldstein
Patricia and Bernard Goldstein
Maurice and Georgine Goodman
John and Kiendl Gordon
Irwin and Elizabeth Gotlieb
Richard Gottlieb
Elizabeth Gouger and Alen Shapiro
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Gould Jr.
Collen Bulter Gowl
Mark W. Grannon
Jesse D. Greenberg, M.D.
James and Marilee Greenwald
Lucy Grollman
Henry and Mary Rodgers Guettel
Ralph and Calla Guild
Arthur T. Hadley
Max Hahn
Irwin Haims
Helen R. Hamlin
Saul B. Hamond
Jonno and Julie Hanafin
Dr. Henry T. Harris
Sondra Harris and Bud Cohen
Laura and Mike Hartstein
Peter Hein and Anne Farley
Robert L. and Laura Henkle
Harry and Joy Henshel
Ruth and Karl Hess
Fredrick Hessler
Robert and Delsa Hirsch
Lynn and Burt Hoffman
Pamela J. Hoiles
Francine and David Holtzman
Bruce Horten
Lauren Howard
Miriam and John Hunt
John H. Insabella
Carl M. Jacobs
Lola and Edwin Jaffe
Mr. Beau James
Ms. Brigitte R. Jossem
Stacy J. Kanter and Eric M. Kornblau
In memory of Morris Kaplan
Stephen Kashinsky and Barbara Berg
Jacqueline and Michael Kates
Amy L. Katz and Irving Scher
Cheryl Katz
Tom and Betsy Kearns
Drs. Anna and Robert Kelly
Bill Kelly
Lynette C. Kelly
Lee Kempler and Allison Pease Kempler
Norma Kendall
Diane D. Kern
Susan M. King
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kohlberg, Jr.
Alan and Gail Koss
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William K. and Naomi Kramer
Charles J. Krause
Stan and Sarann Kraushaar
Mark Krueger
Douglas Krupp
George Krupp
Wendy and Jerry Labowitz
Jeff Landsman
Marc J. Lane
Laura S. Langford
Carmen E. Lantigua
The Lapin Foundation, Inc.
James and Dale Lattimer
Shirley Lentz
Jay B. Lesiger and Tom Klebba
Laura and Nicholas Lester Taylor
Hallie and Joseph Levie
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Liebman
Randall Liken and Stephen Svoboda
Richard and Rebecca Lindsey
Kathleen Lingo
Judith Anne and Michael Lipstein
Bob Little
David and Debbie Livingstone
Donald and Barbara Louria
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Lyons
Javier and Claudia Macaya
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Caryn and James Magid
Stanley L. Malkin, M.D. and Candace N. Conard
Dr. Joseph Mandelbaum and Mrs. Reva D. Mandelbaum

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