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Lunch near the Javits Center
So you’re in town for a convention; whatever you do don’t stay inside the Javits center for lunch! Right outside your door are some amazing options. Here are my favorites from a local’s perspective— avoiding the malls and chains you’ll find on google.
9 places

Mercado Little Spain
Restaurant · New York, NY 10001
Spanish food in a bustling food hall underneath Hudson Yards. Several restaurants inside the market that fit any dining style you’re looking for.

Hav & Mar
Restaurant · New York, NY 10001
Fancy sit down seafood-meets-global cuisine influences. Absolutely delicious, one of the projects of celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson.

Skylight Diner
Restaurant · New York, NY 10001
One of the last remaining true old NYC diners. Meh food but who cares, there’s a lot of it and it’s got everything.

Russ & Daughters
Shop · New York, NY 10001
Jewish deli. Grab a bagel w/ cream cheese and lox here, either to go or sit down. Outpost of the 100-year-old Lower East Side longtime stalwart.

Whitmans
Restaurant · New York, NY 10001
My vote for a burger in the area, if you want to go beyond the shake shack in the mall.

Ovest Pizzoteca
Restaurant · New York, NY 10001
Neighborhood pizza joint. Dependable and bustling.

Casa Louie
Restaurant · New York, NY 10018
Great Pizza! Italian food! Nice people. Not a stuffy joint unlike the other super fancy Italian joints in the area.

LOS TACOS No.1
Restaurant · New York, NY 10001
One of many outposts of the legendary Chelsea Market taco joint. Fast, no seating.

Electric Lemon
Restaurant · New York, NY 10001
Fancy. Elegant. Hidden upstairs in the equinox Hotel. Good when you want to feel like a classy gal for a moment with an overpriced but delicious cocktail and a light bite.
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