Delicate raw seafood and light pastas are the focus of this Italian beauty from the Charlie Bird team. Definitely get the $27-per-person shellfish tasting and a pasta like the orchio noodles with saffron and giant surf clam. Upstairs is Ada’s Place, a cocktail lounge with a more casual menu of dishes like a burger and fried chicken. In the morning, the front area is flooded with light and becomes Easy Victor Cafe, peddling various pastries and coffee drinks. Note that service is included in the prices.

Farida is one of the farthest walks on this list, but it’s still only 10 minutes to arrive at this char-grilled Central Asian charmer. Build a meal around the excellent, meaty skewers, like the gamey lamb ribs or juicy chicken thigh, filled out with plov, or rice pilaf, and manti (dumplings). Owner Farida Gabbassova-Ricciardelli and chef Umitjon Kamolov have created a warm, unpretentious room filled with locals.

Everyone can find something to eat at this American cafe mini-chain that offers plenty of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan option in various salads, sandwiches, and plates. The restaurant was founded in 2009 in Chelsea Market, and that focus on local meats and produce is still prevalent. Friedman’s is open at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends, making it an easy place to stop for any mealtime.

Skip the cafeteria coffee at the Javits Center and wait in line for some very geeky coffee. There will likely be several drip roasts to choose from, as well as various espresso and iced drinks and even an affogato. Pair a drink with one of Blue Bottle’s famous liege waffles, made to order with a soft bread and sugary exterior.

Shake Shack burgers reign supreme in NYC, and the Hudson Yards location is no different. Stop by the global chain from restaurateur Danny Meyer for a reliable burger, cheese fries, and a concrete.

Area office workers flock to Sweetgreen at lunchtime for above-average salads. Get in line to do the same.

Visionary restaurateur Danny Meyer’s 11th Avenue Southern cocktail bar was ahead of its time, opening in 2015 — several years before neighbor Hudson Yards made its debut. It’s still the area’s top — and only, really — option for well-made cocktails such as one with two types of rum, lemon, grenadine, and passion fruit. The space is especially good for groups, which can gravitate toward the games in the back. At $18, drinks are pricey at Porchlight, but they’re service-included and go down to $13 at happy hour.

Beer hounds can relax pre- or post- a Javits visit with some of Death Ave’s housemade brews. Food isn’t the typical American menu at breweries; instead it serves Greek fare such as lamb chops and grilled seafood. In warmer weather, head to the picturesque backyard.