212307 Tue Jul 20 18:50:21 -0700 2004 3 18 Manhattan 0 1129776 we hounds keep talking about good places and cheap places but what about starting a list of cheap entrees or items that are found in expensive or moderate places ..... I'll get my list together .... anyone else wanna add in to it? Tue Jul 20 18:50:21 -0700 2004 0 midtown mick 1 1129781 ok here goes with just a few that came to mind POLENTA at "nice matin" on w79 VERY tasty and satisfying and only$5 other good french items too bar service OYSTERS at oyster bar in grand central NAPLES 45 on 45xpark on north end of Grand central...you can order from their extensive take out list and simply sit down in the restaurant (they have a separate section without waiter service so its like eating IN the restaurant without the 4x $$$ prices i have tried lots on their menu almost all great food mostly less than $6 for things like a large personal pizza, filling salads....contorno....etc.... i'll post more as i think ofit. Tue Jul 20 18:58:07 -0700 2004 1129776 0 midtown mick 2 1129788 Pork Belly at 66 (8$) Truffled Egg Toast at Inoteca (7$??) Beans on Toast at Pastis Tue Jul 20 21:58:27 -0700 2004 1129781 0 toddb 3 1129888 I'm not sure that I would call the regular food at either Inoteca (isn't everything about $7) or Pastis expensive. my picks: lunch at Jean Georges; the market lunch at 11 Madison Park. Wed Jul 21 12:53:31 -0700 2004 1129788 0 Nathan