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IMPRESS YOUR PARENTS
Little Poland
While everyone else drags Mom and Dad to Veselka, show off your insider knowledge at this lesser-known fine diner, where the comfort food—like kielbasa ($4.60) and cheese blintzes (two for $7.75)—is arguably better and definitely cheaper. 200 Second Ave between 12th and 13th Sts (212-777-9728)
Dean’s
Cozy booths facilitate restagings of idyllic family dinners—as do shared dishes like the pesto-and-veggie-heavy farfalle verdura ($19 for two). 215 W 85th St between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway (212-875-1100); 801 Second Ave at 42nd St (212-878-9600); 349 Greenwich St at Harrison St (212-966-3200)
Georgia’s East Side BBQ
Carnivorous parentals will dig the thrifty fare at this kitschy, cozy ribs haven. Order oversize, shareable dishes like the buttermilk fried chicken ($13) or the luscious rib dinner ($17), which comes with two sides—all plenty big enough to go around. 192 Orchard St between E Houston and Stanton Sts (212-253-6280) —Kate Lowenstein