Here's a guide to New York's 20 most iconic dishes. Some of them are expensive, others are not, but all of them are worth trying at least once.
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New York City's 20 Most Iconic Dishes
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The Pasta Primavera at Le Cirque
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The Pastrami Sandwich at Katz's
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The Oyster Pan Roast at the Grand Central Oyster Bar
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The Porterhouse at Peter Luger
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The Fusilli With Octopus and Bone Marrow at Marea
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The Black Cod with Miso at Nobu
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The Plain Pie at Di Fara
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The Spotted Pig Burger at The Spotted Pig
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The Foie Gras Soup Dumplings at Annisa
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The Cajun Chicken at Le Bilboquet
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The Bone Marrow with Oxtail Marmalade at Blue Ribbon
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The Mutton Chop at Keens
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The Pork Buns at Momofuku Noodle Bar
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The Tuna Tartare at Gotham Bar & Grill
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The Meatball Sliders at The Little Owl
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The Chicken Hash at '21' Club
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The Grand Marnier Souffle at La Grenouille
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The Uovo in Raviolo at SD26
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The Shackburger at Shake Shack
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The Arroz con Pato at Aldea
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