D'Bronx   

Area dining guides often name d'Bronx one of the best delis not just in this town, but in any town in the country. Ask d'Bronx devotees why, and you'll get answers as varied as their appetites. Some swear it's the near-perfect reuben, or one of the other sandwiches hot off the grill. Other folks will tell you it's the d'Bronx sub, a cold sandwich mix of meats and cheeses, or one of the 20 other subs on the menu. More than a couple people insist it's the deli-style pizza, available by the slice or by the pie (up to a 30-inch monster size). Even vegetarians find lots to rave about. And pretty much everyone agrees that the apple pie is a good way to finish off a meal. Figure in the reasonable prices and the big-city deli atmosphere of the 39th Street location, and you've got the makings of a winner. -- Anna Foote