Tuck Shop

Resistance is futile.

For the lamington, that is ($3). This sponge-cake cube — with a strawberry jam center and a chocolate-and-coconut outer layer — succumbed within a matter of minutes, once I decided where to begin.

This very casual Australian-style eatery serves savory tuck, too. On a previous visit, a pork sausage and sage roll (below; $3) was appropriately greasy, probably not at all healthy, and absolutely, finger-lickingly good. I've also enjoyed their potato-topped, lamb-filled shepherd's pie (below; $5); if you're keen on veggies (after a fashion), for an extra $2 they'll douse it in pea soup, "Adelaide style." For next time, I'm keen on the Thai curry pie, flavored with kaffir lime leaves, galangal, coconut milk, basil, and chilis.

Tuck Shop
68 East 1st St. (First-Second Aves.)
212-979-5200
www.tuckshopnyc.com