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The
fabulous Cuban sandwiches (Swiss cheese, ham, pickles, grilled
and pressed) are a draw that keep patrons coming back to Havana
Chelsea. The Cuban steak smothered in onions is an impressive
and juicy menu option.
Maroons
244 W. 16th St (bet 7th & 8th Ave); Chelsea; 212-206-8640;
Avg $17
The menu at Maroons is unique because it exhibits both a Southern
and Jamaican flair and provides numerous mouth-watering options
that diners will be craving time and again. Our favorites
include the fried chicken, the ever-so-good fried green tomatoes,
the intensely sweet red-velvet cake.
Negril
Village
70 W. 3rd St (bet La Guardia Pl & Thompson St); Village;
212-477-2804; Avg $21
Atmosphere and quality is of utmost importance to Negril Village,
a Caribbean restaurant/ lounge that avoids the pitfall of
creating a pseudo island resort-styled aura and focuses instead
on preparing an amazing feast of authentic island dishes in
a sexy New York setting. Noteworthy menu choices include the
smoked jerk marlin, Blue Mountain Steak, or tasty coconut
shrimp.
Plantain
20 W. 38th St (bet 5th & 6th Ave); Midtown; 212-869-8601;
Happy Hour; Avg $21
Plantain's chef-owner Raymond Mohan has brought his vision
of Latin American fare to Midtown. Offering an extensive menu
to choose from, including two tasting menus with numerous
options, Plantain is a bright addition to New York's Caribbean
restaurant scene.
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