Ben's favorite spots on the Upper West Side.
1. Gennaro Restaurant
Ben G: Cash only.
2. Pio Pio Salon
Ben G: Portions are huge. If your party is 3 or more, get a number of entrees equal to about 2/3 of your party size and do family style, unless you want to carry doggie bags home.
3. La Caridad 78
Ben G: General Tso's and yellow rice - works surprisingly well.
4. Fred's
Ben G: Mac and cheese all the way.
5. Boat Basin Cafe
6. Cilantro
7. Cafe Lalo
8. Dive Bar
Ben G: $12 for a pot of steamed mussels, dive fries and a Stella - best deal in the city.
9. Bar Thalia
10. Edgar's Cafe
11. Sasha's Coffee
12. Rita's Water Ice
13. Jacob's Pickles
14. Beard Papa's
15. Birch Coffee
16. Mila Cafe
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