In the middle of 97th and 98th on Lexington Avenue, Judy’s Restaurant, remains open serving breakfast, lunch and late night dinner.
In harsh economic times, it is rare to see restaurants open late, but this small bodega is known for staying open as late as 3am. “Sometimes people come in for beers in the late night,” says Fabio Deleo, restaurant owner.
The small restaurant has a few tables for sit down, as well as stools by the kitchen bar. The kitchen is open from 7am to around 9pm, but people are known for getting food way past then. A lot of people also call in for take out or take advantage of the free delivery offer.
Judy’s restaurant makes different meals daily. “The most popular things customers order are steak, fish, and of course- Dominican rice and beans,” says Fabio. The average lunch meal costs anywhere from $3 to $7. As for dinner, the price ranges from $7 to $10. The portions are large and filling. At this bodega, one get their moneys worth, which is a good deal during these harsh economic times.