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“A traditional dive with a Cuban-Mexican flair.” nymag

Cuisine:  Latin American, Mexican
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If you can overcome the massively long wait at Cafe Habana, a Nolita anchor on the corner of Prince and Elizabeth streets serving Cuban fare, you will be rewarded heavily - if not by their notoriously strong and tasty margaritas then by their famous duo of grilled corn on the cob, slathered with may... Read More
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Cafe Habana 17 Prince Street (Corner of Prince and Elizabeth Streets) (212) 625-2002 Reservations Not Accepted Nolita (short for “North of Little Italy,” absurd, I know) is a small segment of Manhattan that I don’t get to as often as I would like: just a tad too far north of my job, a tad too far... Read More
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It was the best of corn, it was the worst of corn ... Mabel and I just got back from Cafe Habana To Go. The cafe was packed, and we thought it would be nice to sit outside on one of their benches. About two weeks ago we made the trip over just for the corn, independently recommended by Jen, Soes,... Read More
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What: Brunch Where: Cafe Habana 17 Prince St., New York, NY 10012 For my last meal on Earth, I would have to include the chili corn from Cafe Habana.  It is the single best corn that has ever graced my lips.  As I am writing this, I’m trying not to drool on my keyboard, and it’s almost too ... Read More
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I would give this an Excellent rating if it were not for the tiny tables in a very crowded and loud room. The corn and tlocoyos are muy deliciosos! Read More
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Café Habana is definitely can O fun, so cramped so condensed that eaters spill out of the seams. Despite the fact that one might feel like sardines in Café Habana offers hip and fun atmosphere where every night is a party. The food is also enjoyable like the Grilled Corn Mexican Style Serv... Read More
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Cafe Habana used to be a reliable place to get Cuban food in a very NYC-stylized way. There were always handsome people waiting out in front, smoking cigarettes waiting for the table to come up. Open windows let the conversation spill out onto the sidewalks, tempting passers-by to join the fun, sexy... Read More
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When the weather turns warm, the crowds at Café Habana turn this corner of Nolita into their own sidewalk fiesta. Read More
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The food is amazing. You are going to be full. You are going to be happy. Great crowd. Loud -- but that only adds to the atmosphere. Almost always a wait outside and you may end up waiting as long as… Read More
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The new New Museum. Last month's opening of the dramatic New Museum of Contemporary Art was a consistent holiday party topic around the Big Apple. Love it or hate it, the museum's shimmering tower, which rises above the Bowery at Prince Street, demands attention. An... Read More
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