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The Lunch Quadrant: St. George, Staten Island

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(<a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=405159187568&set=a.129408257568.105006.103419332568&type=1&theater">Facebook</a>) <a href="http://www.pier76si.com/">Pier 76</a>: Though the name might inspire images of barnacle-encrusted docks, you won't find any fisherman hawking their catch here. Instead, young professionals saddle up to the long bar to munch on inspired pizza creations and catch that 1 p.m. Yankee game. We like the Arugula Pizza ($19.95) which is topped arugula, red onions, grape tomatoes topped with Reggiano cheese and a balsamic reduction—it makes us feel like we're eating salad when it's actually pizza! Meanwhile, those looking for pizza pronto can grab a slice or pie to go at the attached pizza counter. 76 Bay Street, 718-447-7437

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(Not actually a wrap from Healthy Grill, but very similar! <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisgold/5236439703/in/photostream/">chrisgold</a>'s flickr) <a href="http://www.healthygrill.net/">Healthy Grill</a>: The name says it all at this clean, no frills wrap and smoothie joint. Have a guilt free lunch (so you can indulge at happy hour later!) with the Tofu Wrap with caramelized onions, roasted peppers, garlic, ginger and seasonal vegetables ($6.50) or go really light and sip on a strawberry smoothie ($4.75). The metal tables and chairs make for a pleasant place to sit and power up for your afternoon. 154 Styvesant Place, 718-815-7700

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(photo courtesy of Beso) <a href="http://www.besonyc.com/">Beso</a>: At night this tapas spot fills with couples looking for a romantic dinner, but during the daytime locals come in to fill up on succulent Bistek Cubano with fried plantains and cubano salad ($21) or delicious Paella with seafood and chorizo ($14). The small bar is perfect for diners on a time crunch while the airy, brick-walled dining room is a good spot for a business luncheon. 11 Schuyler Street, 718-816-8162

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