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These dishes from neighborhood restaurants aren’t on the menu. You just have to know.

SEÑOR CHICO at Mi Cocina. Photo by Alison Fechtel

Only so much ink will fit in print. Ask any graphic designer. That’s one reason almost every restaurant serves a dish or two that is not on the menu. Some are famous. Others are the result of cravings, hangovers and happy accidents. Even though one or two might annoy the cook or waiter, these off-the-menu dishes keep customers smiling.

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 Señor Chico at Mi Cocina

Chicken and waffles at Dream Café

Spanakopita at Gio’s Café and New York Deli

Esan sausage at Bambu Thai-Asian Cuisine

Ali Baba crepe at Flippin’ Out Crepes & Coffee

More off-the-menu dishes