Prosperity Dumpling

Where can you get a good, huge $2.75 meal in New York City? Prosperity Dumpling (46 Eldridge St, Lower East Side). Ten dumplings plus a sesame pancake. The dumplings are freshly fried, and the sesame pancake is really flavorful. There's kind of no beating this place for value... possibly anywhere in America.

Biriyani Cart

Won't you take me to... Vendy town! Biriyani Cart (46th & 6th, Midtown West) is a worthy winner. No question. Take your $6 and try some of the best Indian food money can buy in New York City.

St Marks Burger

A new burger place just opened up on St. Marks. Specifically, at 33 St. Marks, which Andrea Coyle at the Lower East Side History Project pointed out to me was the original address of Manic Panic. St. Marks Burger, bold new entrant into the East Village burger scene, is seriously worth checking out. Their 2 oz sliders come with or without bacon, and feature delicious grilled onions. Two sliders, enough for a tasty meal, is less than $5. The sauces at the table are homemade and lovely. And good beer is $4.