In last Friday's Open Thread, we asked about the best old New York restaurants — those institutions that still serve great food in classic dining rooms. Below, we've mapped out 15 of the readers' favorites, from fine dining restaurants like La Grenouille, to classic burger joints like The Ear Inn. Later, we'll run the full list of recommendations sent into the tipline and left in the comments.
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A Guide to NYC's 15 Most Beloved Old-Timer Restaurants
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'21' Club
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La Grenouille
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Keens Steakhouse
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Peter Luger Steakhouse
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Di Fara
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Katz's Delicatessen
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Ferdinando's
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The Ear Inn
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Palm
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Papaya King
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Forlini's Restaurant
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Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse
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PJ Clarke's
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Grand Central Oyster Bar
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Bamonte's Restaurant
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