Cinegrill

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The Scene

Cinegrill is a bustling, pink neon-rimmed room with red banquettes and a convivial atmosphere, located in the bottom of a downtown apartment building. A hearty greeting at the door, red-and-white checkerboard tablecloths and paper menus seem to suit the clientele just fine. So does the singer at the electric piano, who makes old standards sparkle. Never mind the heaping portions, best of all is the service; they treat you like family.

The Food

You'll find diner classics: hot corned beef, grilled hamburger steak and shish kebab on rice. You can get a side of spaghetti, lasagna or minestrone with any choice. Or get the spaghetti by itself. Or the lasagna. You get the idea: It's mix and match. Just don't fill up on the enormous iceberg lettuce salad (with sliced pepperoni and homemade blue cheese dressing) or eat too many garlic rolls before the main deal arrives. You won't have room for the excellent tiramisu.