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New York City Specialty Spots

JULY 18, 2008

Singular Sensations: One-Hit Menus
These one-hit wonders need little explanation but hit the spot when a craving comes your way.

Peanut Butter & Co.
Kids and grownups alike love the PB (with or without the J), including weekly specials from White Chocolate Wonderful to Marshmallow Fluff.
240 Sullivan Street, between Bleecker and West 3rd Streets
http://www.ilovepeanutbutter.com/sandwichshop.html

Doughnut Plant
There's no dunkin' at this doughnut mecca, but you'll find amazing specialty flavors like Blackout, Valhrona Chocolate, Mango, and Vanilla Bean Glaze just to name a few. High-quality natural ingredients, seasonal fresh fruit and fresh roasted nuts are staples for this latter-day doughnut king (founder Mark Israel).
39 Grand Street at Norfolk Street
http://www.doughnutplant.com/

Hummus Place
When you think of hummus as a thick, smooth blend of deliciously seasoned pureed chickpeas, served three ways, complimented by pita bread and other tasty vegetarian specialties, you can see why this idea has, um, spread so quickly from its East Village roots.
West Village: 99 Macdougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker Streets (Multiple Locations)
http://www.hummusplace.com/#

Dumpling Man
The staff are laid back and the menu changes often. And the dumplings are delicious.
100 Saint Mark's Place between 1st Avenue and Avenue A
http://dumplingman.com/

The Pickle Guys
They're the Pickle Guys. Do we really need to say more?
49 Essex Street at Broome Street
http://www.nycpickleguys.com/