
4 Manhattan Avenue Stops In Greenpoint For Tamales, Bagels And Sandwiches
Family-made tamales reward an early start at Nassau Avenue. The cart often sells out by mid-morning. Deli window stools offer people watching. For a shared pot, choose your ingredients and spice level.



At Nassau and Manhattan avenues, El Tio Tamale Cart serves family-made tamales seven days a week. The day's batch starts with a 3 a.m. hand-making routine, and fillings include chicken mole, peppers and cheese, and red sauce. Each tamale costs three dollars, with the cart's supply often selling out by mid-morning.
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Frankel's Delicatessen & Appetizing serves pastrami, egg, and cheese sandwiches at 631 Manhattan Ave. Fresh bagels, smoked fish and brisket fill out the menu. Bar stools face the window onto Manhattan Avenue for people watching. Cinnamon babka comes by the slice. The deli opens daily from 8:30 AM to 3 PM.
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Speck, Gorgonzola and peach jam share a sandwich at Malavita, 614 Manhattan Avenue. The Italian sandwich menu also includes the Tonno and the Piccante, with fresh Giardiniera available alongside. Wine and Moretti beer are available. Backyard seating offers space to eat outdoors. The shop closes on Tuesdays.
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At 603 Manhattan Ave, MáLà Project Greenpoint serves Sichuan dry pots with your chosen ingredients and spice level. A pot can feed two or three people, depending on how many items you add. Beijing chǎo bǐng combines Chinese pancake slices, vegetables and beef or pork. Sides include waffle fries and spicy peanuts.
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