NYC's top 100 foods: Best of the rest

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THE CLASSICS

Home-delivered seltzer One swig of home-deliveryman Ronny Beberman’s seltzer could turn any Brooklynite into an addict (even you, Soda Club member). (917-744-3489). Ten 26 oz bottles: $25.

Lobster roll at Pearl Oyster Bar

Photograph: Jodie Love

Lobster roll at Pearl Oyster Bar Fish-shack pioneer Rebecca Charles continues to elevate the classic: Incomparably sweet flesh is painted with a lemony mayo and just barely contained in a split-and-buttered hot-dog bun. 18 Cornelia St between Bleecker and W 4th Sts (212-691-8211). Market price. View recipe

Porterhouse at Peter Luger No other restaurant quite does justice to the signature cut, seared at 800°F and offered up swimming in rich, spooned-on butter and fat that makes us sick—with love. 178 Broadway between Bedford and Driggs Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-387-7400). $81–$162.

Pastrami sandwich at Katz’s Delicatessen The finest New York deli keeps the art of pastrami making alive, curing its old-fashioned, spice-encrusted briskets in-house and hand-carving them hot to order from behind a sandwich counter that ought to be landmarked. 205 E Houston St at Ludlow St (212-254-2246). $14.45.

Oysters and Pearls at Per Se Tapioca balls nestled with oysters and lustrous black caviar are edible jewels. 10 Columbus Circle at 60th St (212-823-9335). Part of the $250 tasting menu.

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