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John Golden Theatre · 252 W 45th St
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The closest places to the John Golden that get you fed and out in about an hour, what to order so the kitchen is fast, and a Book button for the right night. Sit down 90 minutes before curtain.
Sit down at 5:30pm, pay by 6:35pm, in your seat for the 7pm curtain.
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All'Antico Vinaio
Order fast: A schiacciata with mortadella and pistachio cream
Huge sandwiches on Tuscan bread, made in minutes. A few stools, so plan on the sidewalk.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Joe Allen
Order fast: The burger with fries and a dirty martini; banana cream pie if there's time
Theater people's canteen since 1965, with posters of Broadway flops on the walls. Walk in 90 minutes before curtain, sit at the bar and you're out with half an hour to spare.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Jon Mountjoy, CC BY 2.0.
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Szechuan Mountain House
Order fast: Double-cooked pork and mapo tofu
Generous Sichuan on Restaurant Row, two floors (the upstairs is nicer).
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Peachyeung316, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Annapurna Bhavan
Order fast: A plain dosa (very crisp), or paneer tikka
A vegetarian South Indian diner with a full bar. Quick, cheap, filling, and exactly as advertised.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: https://onlybestrecipes.com/egg-curry-recipeegg-curry-recipe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Lovely's Old Fashioned
Order fast: A smashed burger, onion rings and the chocolate pistachio bundt
A 10-seat 1950s counter. In and out on $20.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Mike Saechang, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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