1 ... For Every Need, the Perfect Spot
The perfect place for lunch, no matter the occasion.

2 ... The Great Outdoors
Backgammon, river views, wi-fi; there are more reasons to eat outside than just a patch of lawn.

3 ... There is Such a Thing as a Free...
(Not lunch, necessarily, but other stuff to do between noon and 3 P.M.)

4 ... Errand Hubs
For the harried office worker, lunch hour is when the last items get crossed off the to-do list. We ran four random errands in five service hot zones listed below.

5 ... Naked Lunch
Where to have a tryst on your lunch hour.

6 ... The Unsoggy Sandwich
How to build a sandwich that never gets soggy.

7 ... 6 Great Sandwiches To Go
The best to-go sandwiches in New York City.

8 ... Mini-Fridge
A place to stow your lunch.

ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY EMMA ROSENBLUM, KATIE CHARLES, BEN MATHIS-LILLEY, TARA MANDY, AND RIMA SUQI.

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