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Simpson's Tavern

Fodor's Review:

This historic back-alley City chophouse was founded in 1757 and is as raucous as you like. It draws pinstriped City folk, who love the boardinghouse scene and old-school grub: oxtail stew, steak-and-kidney pie, chump chops, potted shrimp, or "stewed cheese" house special (cheese on toast with Béchamel sauce). Brusque service and shared oak bench stalls are all part of the charm. Note it's open only for weekday lunch, from noon to 3.

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