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Frank has been around forever, and for good reason—it’s one of those East Village staples that always delivers. The whole family of restaurants feels like walking into your grandma’s kitchen (if your grandma also had a killer HVAC system and three guys working an 8×8 kitchen nonstop). The vibe is simple, chill, and always reliable….
Castells on Avenue U was a mind-twister for me. I grew up in that neighborhood, and let me tell you—there was never anything even close to this place back then. It used to be mom-and-pop shops, perhaps a small Italian spot, or a Russian restaurant with a touch of flair. But nothing like this. Walking…