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Falafel places in New York that are worth the wait

Want something fast, cheap, and tasty? Look no further than the falafel joints that seem to be popping up on every block.

Falafel made its way to New York in the early 1970s, and it's most often found as a sandwich -- wedged inside a pita with lettuce, tomato and tahini, a sesame-based sauce. There's a lot of room for soggy, flavorless falafel on these streets, but here are our picks for...

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