Café Orlin
This stepdown café, with sidewalk seating facing a quieter stretch of St. Mark's, has expanded its dining area considerably in the past 20 years; the menu retains many items with a Mediterranean bent.
My vegetarian sampler ($10) included the usual hummus, babaganush, tabouli, and rice, plus a pita; green beans were woven into the fresh tagliatelle with pesto (special; $9). Ably prepared, if not life-changing.
Café Orlin
41 St. Mark's Place (near Second Ave.)
212-777-1447




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