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"Fine dining" may be one of the top reasons it's tough for New Yorkers to leave New York. And it's true, we're spoiled by the bevy of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options at our disposal. But really, these decadent spots are only in play when we've got the funds to order up at the most acclaimed restos in town. So, in order to make the process more seamless, we've given our top 15 NYC picks for the best restaurants in the Big Apple that are actually worth all of that lunch (and dinner) money.

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