Pongal is a kosher Indian restaurant in Kips Bay with a huge menu of South Indian dishes.

Vatan is an incredibly fun Indian restaurant in Kips Bay where the only option is a vegetarian, all-you-can-eat dinner.

Ruby’s is an Australian cafe in Kips Bay where you can have a casual sit-down meal anytime from 8am to 10pm.

Waterfront Ale House is a restaurant and bar in Kips Bay that’s useful for a pre-movie drink.

Sticky’s Finger Joint is a counter-service spot in Murray Hill where you can get chicken fingers and fries late-night.

When the original 2nd Ave Deli closed, lots of New Yorkers channeled some nostalgic rage. At the new Murray Hill location, the old school charm may be gone, but the matzoh ball soup and pastrami sand…