Nate-N-Al Deli & Restaurant   

One could postulate that, when this deli opened in 1945, it was the epitome of chic, but... nah, probably not. Too much brown Naugahyde... The lighting wreaks havoc on complexions, and a velvet rope would look positively silly outside the front door. So, not chic then, but always a hit with everyone from celebrities to bi-coastal bagel-noshers to tourists. (Though you're a lot more likely to see tourists than celebrities, especially if you show up in the evening.) Sit-down diners can feast on omelets, blintzes, bagels or eggs Benedict for breakfast; cold meat platters, blue-plate specials like short ribs and frankfurters, or Old World specialties like kishkas and kashas (no kidding) later in the day. Over on the deli side (which actually only takes up about a quarter of the room), display cases hold roasts, heat-and-eat side dishes, an entire cured tongue (ewwww!) and other goodies. A corner display in front holds baked goods and pastries. Stressed-out-and-proud-of-it industry hacks shout things like, "Wait! Don't I get SIDE DISHES with that?" and "I told you to HEAT IT UP!" Deli workers display as much self-control and savoir faire as could possibly be expected under the circumstances.