The article highlights Anthony Bourdain's deep appreciation for Gray's Papaya, a famous hot dog establishment in New York City. Bourdain often praised it for its affordability and reliability as a go-to eating spot. Opened by Nicholas Gray in 1973, Gray's Papaya became known for its 'Recession Specials', offering great value with hot dogs and papaya juice. Despite the increase in prices over the years, it continues to be a beloved destination for locals and visitors, featuring iconic hot dogs and breakfast options at its flagship Upper West Side location.
"When I start missing New York, this is what I miss," he famously said of the hot dog-focused establishment.
Bourdain describes the destination as the go-to for nourishment on the cheap. "This is where I drop by after a couple of drinks... for a cost-efficient, nutritious snack."
Gray's Papaya earned a reputation for reliable deliciousness and its trademark 'Recession Specials' that once offered two hot dogs and a medium-sized drink for only $4.50.
While Gray's Papaya once boasted several locations, only the initial flagship location on Manhattan's Upper West Side remains.
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