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A few days ago, ace reporter Miguel Fernandez took out his trusty notepad and canvassed the streets surrounding New York's fabulous Roosevelt Hotel, located on Madison Avenue at 45th Street. His mission— to help potential Convergence 7 attendees find all the great stuff within walking distance of Where It May Happen Next Year. Whether you're looking for tasty food, more booze, a pack of cigarettes, or a new black eyeliner, you'll be able to find it nearby and in a variety of prices.

Prices:
    cheap = one item costs up to $6
    medium = $6 to $16
    high = $16 to $35

The closer to the hotel = the higher on the list.
We have also provided a map of the area.

45th Street

  45th between 5th Ave. and Madison Ave.
Morton's Steakhouse: high prices
Grand Diner: cheap-medium prices

  45th between Madison and Vanderbilt and Park
Daikichi Sushi: medium prices
Cosi Sandwich (across from hotel): cheap to medium prices
Cielo: light restaurant-grocery, next to hotel, medium prices
Cafe Centro: American, high prices
Naples: Italian, high prices

  45th between 6th Ave. and 5th Ave.
Kosher Delight: diner, cheap-medium prices
Little Italy Pizza: cheap prices
Daikichi Sushi: cheap-medium prices
Pizza Paradise: cheap prices
Vega House Noodles & More: Chinese, cheap-medium
Brasserie Francais: French, medium prices
Restaurant Yamaguchi: medium-high prices
Alpine Deli
City Noodle Shop: Chinese, cheap-medium prices
Brasilia Restaurant: medium-high prices

  45th between Broadway and 6th Ave.
Blimpies: cheap sandwiches and burgers
Johnnie's Italian: medium prices
Trattoria Trecolori: Italian bistro and dessert, cheap-medium prices
Ya, Bowl: Japanese, medium-high prices
My Most Favorite Dessert Shop: desserts, medium-high prices
Cabana Carioca: Brazilian/Portuguese, cheap-medium prices
Tennessee Mountain: restaurant and saloon, medium prices
Cranberry Gourmet: fancy delicatessen and sushi, cheap-medium prices
Tower Deli: cheap-medium prices
Hamburger Harry: fancy diner, medium-high prices

  45th between Broadway and 8th Ave.
Acorn Wine & Liquor

46th Street

  46th between 5th and Madison Ave.
Naniwa: Japanese, high prices
Europa: delicatessen-cafe, high prices
Duane Reade: sundries, drug store items
Fruit Stand at corner during day

  46th between 6th and 5th Ave.
Sushi Zen: Japanese, medium-high prices
Burger King: cheap prices
American Deli: medium prices
Via Italia: Italian, medium prices
Viva Tequila: Mexican, medium prices
Via Brasil: meaty Brazilian, medium prices
Parilla: fancy rotisserie meats, medium prices
Wu Kong Shanghai: Chinese, medium prices
Faiche: deli/cafe, Brazilian, cheap-medium prices
Jinmiock Korean: medium-high prices
Emporium Brasil Restaurant: medium-high prices
Ipanema Restaurant: Brazilian and Portuguese, medium-high prices
Chun Garden: Chinese takeout, cheap prices

  46th between Broadway and 6th Ave.
Lazer Tag Center: group or individual gaming
Afghan Kebab House: cheap prices
O'Lunney's Times Square Pub: bar, medium-high prices
Cafe Europa: medium prices

47th Street

  47th between 5th and Madison Ave.
Katsu-Hama: sushi-tei, medium-high prices
McDonalds: cheap prices
Yodo of Japan: Japanese, medium prices, no light-sabres
Connolly Pub & Restaurant: bar setting, medium prices
Maggie's Place Restaurant: American, medium-high prices
Hale & Hearty Soups: cheap-medium prices
China Moon: Chinese and Thai takeout/eat-in, cheap-medium prices
Backstage Eatery: delicatessen, cheap-medium prices
Deli Cafe: cheap-medium prices
Starbucks: cheap prices

  47th between Madison and Park Ave.
Corner during day: street vendor hot dogs & fruit stands
Cafe METRO Express: fancy delicatessen and dessert, medium-high prices
Starbucks: cheap prices
Devon & Blakely: fancy sandwich and delicatessen, high prices

  47th between Broadway and 6th Ave.
Pig-n-Whistle Pub: pub and restaurant
La Veranda: Italian, medium-high prices
Gourmet Deli: cheap prices
H&C Deli: cheap prices
Evergreen Diner: Greek and American diner, cheap prices
Dervish Turkish Restaurant: medium prices
Kinko's Copy Center
Duane Reade: sundries, drug store items

  Corner of 6th Ave.
American Express Travel Services Storefront

  On Broadway and 47th St.
McDonalds: cheap prices
SBarro's: cheap-medium prices
Roxy Deli: cheap-medium prices
Howard Johnson: cheap-medium prices

  On Lexington, between 47th and 48th
Beekman Liquor

  On 3rd Avenue, between 47th and 48th
D'vine Wine and Spirits

48th Street

  48th between 5th and Madison Ave.
Diamante Pizzeria: high prices
Wolf & Lamb: delicatessen and steakhouse, high prices
Hatsuhana Kaiseki: Japanese, high prices
Mangia: Italian, high prices
Kingdom 48: Chinese, high prices

  48th between 6th and 5th Ave.
Cosi Sandwich Bar: cheap to medium prices
Pronto Pizza: cheap prices
Shaan Indian Restaurant: high prices, buffet, many vegetarian selections
Theater Deli II: cheap delicatessen
Fiddler's Green Restaurant & Pub: medium prices
LeMonde Deli & Restaurant: deli, cheap-medium prices
BagelFellor: cafe, deli, Tex-Mex, cheap-medium
Pronto Pizza & Beer: cheap prices
Daikichi Sushi: cheap-medium prices
Scott's FoodCourt: delicatessen, cheap-medium prices
Commonwealth Brewing Co: bar/beer, medium prices
Duane Reade: sundries, drug store items
Variety Cafe: sushi, Mongolian, deli, salad, medium prices
Ranch-1: fast-food chicken
Chock Full of Nuts Cafe
Kinokuniya Books: Japanese books, plenty of authentic manga

  48th St. on 6th Ave.
Hot dog & fruit peddlers: cheap

  48th St. between 7th and 6th Ave.
Sam Ash: (musical instruments/sound equipment)
Yip's Oriental Express: huge, clean, cheap-medium prices
Value Drugs: sundries, snacks, cheap soda
Au Bon Pain: high breakfast and pastries
Pel Frisco's Steakhouse: high prices

  On 7th Ave. and 48th St.
Smiler's: delicatessen, salad bar, cheap-medium prices

50th Street

  59th St. between Madison and Park
Midtown Wine & Liquor