A terrific Ukrainian diner in the east village, which is open all night on Fridays and Saturdays. Fantastic broccoli and cheese pirogis and mushroom and barely soups; blintzes sure to ensure that you die happy from heart failure. And the best burgers in the city.
9th street and second avenue: Subway F, V to second avenue, R, W to 8th st, 6 to Astor Place; www.veselka.com/.
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During the holidays, they serve the most fabulous Christmas borsht - clear, ruby-coloured broth with wild mushroom dumplings, a traditional Polish Christmas dish.
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