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1. 1. Motorino

   319 Graham Ave., at Devoe St., Williamsburg; 718-599-8899

   BYO bottle to this new pizzeria for a $30 prix fixe, or splurge on a black-truffle pie.

2. 2. Fatty Crab

   643 Hudson St., nr. Horatio St.; 212-352-3590

   All you can eat (chile crab, etc.), $99; all you can drink, $49.

3. 3. Char No. 4

   196 Smith St., nr. Baltic St., Cobble Hill; 718-643-2106

   Fifty-five bucks buys an oyster, grits, and hickory-nut-stuffed pig plate. Plus $25 for a flight of wines or whiskeys.

4. 4. Craftsteak

   85 Tenth Ave., at 15th St.; 212-400-6699

   A modern-day “beefsteak” with a brass band, fancy-pants meat and potatoes, and a Champagne toast; $250.

5. 5. P*ong

   150 W. 10th St., nr. Waverly Pl.; 212-929-0898

   Just dessert: Five-course tasting costs $38, plus $28 for wine.

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