Russ & Daughters for “appetizers” - this is mostly fish with wonderful bagels, etc. Many of the haunts I used to hit in college are long gone from the area. The 2nd Avenue deli is famous for its chopped liver!
new diner. Remedy. On Houston one block east of Katz’s. Play oldies. good sized portions. Go there weekly for breakfast with my daughter before we go visit my dad. French toast on Challa bread but really soft. not the chewy stuff. This melts in your mouth.