MIDTOWN WEST. This gourmet sandwich empire provides a convenient way to eat well on the on-the-go. Delicacies might include the heirloom tomato BLT with aioli, or slow-roasted pork, red cabbage, jalapenos and mustard on ciabatta rolls. Juices, coffee drinks and ice cream are also served. Seating available at most locations. TRAIN: B, D, F, V to 47th-50th Sts-Rockefeller Center#13;#10;

UPPER EAST SIDE. Ahhh, the Sunday Brunch. When it's done well, you simply can't beat it, and 212 does it very well, indeed. Trademark dishes from the regular lunch and dinner menu make appearances, such as grilled artichoke and chopped arugula salad, pan-seared tuna rolls, and penne with chicken and roasted tomatoes. But you'll also find about 35 other things, including create-your-own omelettes, sandwiches and burgers, fresh fruit smoothies, and waffles. It's also the only restaurant in town that offers baby food at brunch, which makes it quite popular with families. Prix-Fixe lunch $20, Monday-Friday.

NOLITA. Attractive, contemporary dining room specializes in comfortable classics like meat loaf, steak and fries, and fried chicken.

EAST VILLAGE. This intimate restaurant is one of the East Village's best. True to its name, 26 Seats doesn't offer much in the way of space, but what they do offer is excellent French dining at an affordable price. Starters such as Saucisson Lyonnais (garlic sausage with potatoes and Balsamic vinaigrette) and Pissaladiere (caramelized onion tart) set the tone for well-executed entrees. Try the Poulet Moutard, a grilled Balsamic chicken breast with ginger and sautern mustard, or the Entrecote au poive, a ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce. A small but worthy wine list and daily soup and dessert specials will complete your meal. Reservations suggested.#13;#10;

UPPER EAST SIDE. If you're looking for a great place to have brunch on the Upper East Side, you'll find that this eatery ranks highly with locals. 540 Park is renowned for its "power breakfasts" and brunches alike. After hours, the restaurant morphs into the infinitely popular Feinstein's, one of the Upper East Side's most exclusive places to grab an expensive cocktail ­ the kicky cosmos are tops ­ and catch a fabulous cabaret act here, either. Breakfast and brunch reservations are neccessary. TRAIN: B, Q, N, R to Lexington Ave; 4, 5, 6 to 59th St