HUNGRY GERALD

HG doesn’t miss the glossy billionaire haven that New York has become. But, HG sorely misses the New York food HG revered in HG’s younger years. Here are some of them: Oyster Pan Roast at the Grand Central Oyster Bar. Happily, they are still serving this glory. Sirloin Steak at Christ  Cella (long closed). Pastrami and chopped liver sandwich at Gitlitz  Delicatessen (long closed). Sausage and peppers at Patsy’s Italian restaurant in East Harlem (still thriving with pizza as a specialty). Warm gefilte fish, fish jelly, fiery horse radish, buttered pletzel at Famous Dairy on W. 72 (long closed). Kasha Varnishkes with mushroom gravy at dairy restaurants throughout the city (almost all are gone). Egg creams at “candy stores”.