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Dining (Area code 518)

The newest fine dining spot in town is Kanu at The Whiteface Lodge (518- 523-0510; $$$$) where the menu is impressive and so is the setting. Across the street, The Caffe Rustica (518-523-7511 $$$) has earned a loyal following in just the past few years.

In the village, The View Restaurant at The Mirror Lake Inn (518-523-2544; $$$–$$$$), has fine dining in a very elegant atmosphere. For a little less formal, Taste next door shares the same kitchen. Just around the corner, The Interlaken (518-523-3180 $$$) also features both fine dining and a pub menu. For those who have heard rave reviews about the Lake Placid Lodge (877-523-2700), it has been totally refurbished since the fire, and is open again.

Elsewhere in town, The Brown Dog (518-523-3036; $–$$$) is a deli by day but offers fine dining with wine by night. The Great Adirondack Steak and Seafood Company (518-523-0233; $$) serves beer brewed on premises and hearty food. The Cottage (518-523-9854; $$–$$$), associated with the Mirror Lake Inn, delivers good burgers and pub fare at the edge of the water. Locals all swear by the food at the Caribbean Cowboy (518-523-3836; $–$$).

Veranda (518-523-3339; $$), next to the Crowne Plaza, has a great view to go with fine food. Milano North (518-523-3003  $$-$$$)) on Main Street, featuring a high end Italian menu, has won over fans since opening in 2006. Charlie's ( 518-523-9886; $$), on Main Street, is owned by popular long time area chef Charlie Levitz.

Desperados (518-523-1507; $–$$) is the choice for Mexican food in town, while The Fireside Steakhouse (518-523-2682 $$) serves up a great filet. Mykonos’ (518-523-1164; $$–$$$) has authentic Greek fare. If you are headed for the Olympic Arena, Nicola's On Main and the companion Grille 211 (518-523-4430) are located just across the street.

On the way into the village, there are two good spots almost next door. The Downhill Grill (518-523-9510 $-$$), and locals' favorite Lisa G's (518-523-2093, $-$$) are solid choices for lunch or an informal evening meal. At the other end of town, Simply Gourmet (518-523-3111) on Saranac Avenue offers 46 deli style sandwich choices on-site or as take-out.

No ski town is complete without an inexpensive Italian restaurant featuring pizza—Mr. Mike’s Pizza (518-523-9770; $) and Main Street Pizza take care of that craving. For sushi lovers, Aki Sushi (518-523-5826, $$-$$$) on lower Main Street is the choice.

For a hearty breakfast (all $-$$), head to the Downtown Diner (518-523-3709) on lower Main Street.Soulshine (518-523-9772) on Main Street is the place for bagels. HoJo's (518-523-2241) on Saranac Avenue offers a popular buffet, if you are looking for a great graze on Sundays. If you are heading for Intervale or Mt. VanHoevenberg, try Chair 6 (518-523-3630) on Route 73. Two new breakfast places in town are Cuppa Jo (518-523-3479) on Saranac Avenue and Blues Berry Bakery (518-523-4539) next to the town movie theater on Main Street. If you sleep in and get a late start, the soups and fresh breads at Saranac Sourdough (518-523-4897) on Saranac Avenue are worth a try. If Italian take-out appeals after a long day, try VillaVespa (518-523-9789; $$) on Saranac Avenue.

In Wilmington, the upscale and excellent Hungry Trout (518-946-2217; $$) specializes in, you guessed it, fish. In the same neighborhood, is the Wilderness Inn (518-946-2391; $$–$$$), where steak lovers will want to try the sandwich on the bar menu.

Dining Legend: $$$$–Entrees $30+; $$$–$20–$30; $$–$10–$20; $–less than $10

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