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There are legions of restaurants in the Theater District, but a few--from upscale, Michelin-starred French to legendary burger joints--deserve to have their name in lights. Read on for seven of the best Theater District restaurants, whether you're looking for a show-stopping meal or delicious bit-player restaurants with more character than a Sondheim production. (Photo: db Bistro Moderne)

Are you an attractive New York woman looking to support your gaudy lifestyle without working or contributing to society in any way? Then you're in luck! At these five bars, there are plenty of wealthy men ready to shower beautiful young ladies with free booze and lavish gifts, and all they require in return is the pleasure of your company. Oh, and also, you might have to sleep with them. (Photo by szlea on Flickr)

When seeking out Indian restaurants in New York, diners often hit the East Village's gaudy 6th Street corridor, where hawkers entice passersby to come in for cut-rate curries. But it's a couple dozen blocks to the north, on a stretch of Lexington Avenue nicknamed Curry Hill, that you'll find some of the island's finest Indian food. From all-you-can-eat kebabs to spicy veggie vittles and paper-thin dosas, here's your cheat sheet to the best Curry Hill eats. (Photo: Tiffin Wallah's lunch buffet by JasonLam on Flickr)

"Ridiculous" may seem like an insult, but this is the city that spawned Donald Trump's hair, Joan Rivers' face and Lady Gaga's everything--ridiculous can be good. But will these ludicrous restaurants join the esteemed ranks of Peep, where you can stare at other patrons via a two-way mirror while you pee, or Ninja New York, where at any moment your masked server may surprise you with a samurai sword to the neck? Only time will tell, but these bizarre newcomers are bringing the weird to 2010, and are must-visits for anyone who enjoys a taste of the absurd. (Photo: K! pizzacone).

In New York, no matter what country you're from, there's a restaurant, bar or even a whole neighborhood that'll remind you of home. If you're from an American city like San Francisco or New Orleans, however, authentic reminders of home are harder to find. We aim to solve this dilemma for transplants from five major U.S. cities--San Francisco, New Orleans, Chicago, Boston and Philly--with a list of establishments where the food and people are reminiscent of home. Whether they make you want to leave New York or remind you of why you moved here in the first place, consider your homesickness cured. (Photo: The line for an SF-style burrito at Dos Toros)

It used to be that if you wanted to find a tasty taco in New York City, you traveled to JFK and caught a flight to L.A. No longer. Now, New Yorkers can gorge on corn tortillas stuffed with crisp carnitas and even the odd bit of brain, tongue or intestine finished with fresh salsa verde. From a Queens beach to a taqueria hidden in a Hell's Kitchen deli, here are New York's top restaurants to go on a taco bender. (Photo Tortilleria Nixtamal)

New York's myriad Chinatowns cater to distinct crowds. In Manhattan, tourists assemble to snap pictures of ducks dangling in windows and snag cheap tchotchkes. In Flushing, foodies flock for fiery Sichuan treats and edible oddities. But what of Sunset Park, Brooklyn's largest Chinatown? Like its Queens counterpart, Sunset Park's Chinatown--stretching roughly from 40th Street to 60th Street, with 8th Avenue the main drag--is a diner's paradise, counting dim sum halls, dumplings shacks and shops slinging superlative banh mi. Hungry? Here are five spots to hit. (Photo by Zenobia_Joy on Flickr)

If you're heading to Lincoln Center for a show, you need to know the best restaurants and bars near Lincoln Center. Whether you're genuinely into ballet or the opera--or just trying to impress your date--you'll want to have the best eats and drinks possible. Luckily, the surrounding streets boast plenty of pre-show cocktails or post-show meal options to suit any style. Here's our guide to the best restaurants and bars near Lincoln Center. (Photo by Diluvi on Flickr)

When feasting at New York restaurants, it's not that salad, appetizer or slice of chocolate cake that'll burst your budget. Instead, the culprit is sweet, sweet booze. Markups of 300 percent on a bottle of wine or beer can turn a casual dinner into a money-bleeding affair. The penny-pinching solution? Patronize restaurants that permit you to bring your own beer or wine. From Indian eateries in the East Village to classy Caribbean restaurants in Prospect Heights, dining and drinking has never been so affordable with our list of BYOB restaurants in New York. (Photo: Lucali by scaredy_kat on Flickr)

While both Astoria and Long Island City draw visitors for excellent (not to mention affordable) ethnic eats and edgy bars, Sunnyside, Queens (located just 15 minutes from midtown on the 7 train), is often miscast as little more than a sleepy, tree-lined suburb. But with a host of cool bars, tasty restaurants and upscale beauty spots, things are looking sunny for this relaxed Queens nabe. Check out our favorite restaurants, bars and spas, from a romantic French bistro to a sophisticated spa and retro-chic butcher shop boasting brawny, apron-sporting Irishmen. (Photo: Doug Letterman on Flickr)