Freda’s Caribbean & Soul Cuisine

This relaxed, no frills restaurant is near the northern border of Central Park and features inexpensive, filling lunch deals until 4pm. The Caribbean-style slow-cooked brown stew chicken comes with rice and peas plus one side; by all means get the nutritious callaloo accented with okra, coconut and garlic. A fuller menu is also served at lunch and dinner, including jerk shrimp, curried goat and more vegetable choices than found at most other like-minded establishments.