Morningside Heights Nearby: Upper West Side and Harlem BY RAVEN SNOOK   V&T Pizzeria and Restaurant 1024 Amsterdam Ave., between 110th and 111th Sts. 212-663-1708 The folks at V & T have been supplementing Columbia students' meal plans since 1945 with their thin-crust, made-to-order pies. • Minimum: $7.50 • Delivery area: 96th St. to 110th St, CPW to Riverside Dr. • Hours of delivery: 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Sun. - Mon.), midnight (Tue. - Sat.) • Credit cards: yes • Keeps address on file: yes • Delivers alcohol: no Kitchenette Uptown See main listing for info Home-baked coconut, carrot and German chocolate cakes; apple, peach and blueberry pies; a variety of cupcakes, brownies, cookies, eclairs and cream puffs... why aren't you dialing? Bistro Ten 18 1018 Amsterdam Ave., at 110th St. 212-662-7600 Sandwiched in between highfalutin selections like seared duck breast and blackened catfish is a thick, juicy, cheddar-topped 10-ounce sirloin burger that reminds you how good it tastes to be a carnivore. • Minimum: none • Delivery area: 103rd St. to 116th St., Manhattan Ave. to Riverside Dr. • Hours of delivery: 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Mon. - Sat.), 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Sun.) • Credit cards: yes • Keeps address on file: no • Delivers alcohol: no Bengal Cafe 1028 Amsterdam Ave., between 110th and 111th Sts. 212-662-7191 Indian Serving the best cheap, standard Indian food you'll find north of Curry Hill, Bengal Café offers all the traditional favorites. The Chicken Tikka Masala is cut into tiny, tender chucks and drowned in the creamy, red sauce ($9.75). The Vegetable Vindaloo ($6.75) is particularly piquant, and is well complemented by a sweet mango shake ($2.35). The assorted appetizer plate is your best bet if you like to nosh: For just $4.25, nibble on a samosa (meat or vegetarian), two sugary banana fritters, two bhujia (delicious vegetable fritters) and papadam. Minimum: $10 Delivery area: 99th St. to 125th St., CPW to Riverside Dr. Hours of delivery: noon - 10 p.m. (Mon. - Sat.), no delivery Sun. Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: yes Caffe Swish 2953-55 Broadway, between 115th and 116th Sts. 212-222-3568 Pan-Asian Although Asian eateries are as plentiful as undergrads in this area, Caffe Swish distinguishes itself with its wide-ranging Japanese and Thai fusion cuisine, and a delivery staff willing to go to the ends of the Earth… or at least to the northern edge of Manhattan. Sushi and sashimi are available a la carte or in combinations. Boxes like the Bento ($12.95) let you mix teriyaki dishes with California roll, tempura and rice. Those wanting to Thai one on can opt for entrees like the curry seafood casserole ($14.95), which overflows with shrimp, scallop, fish and snow crab, or the grilled chicken scallion pancake sandwich ($7.95) served with a tangy mango mesculin salad and wasabi jalapeno coulis. Minimum: $7 Delivery area: 96th St. to 200th St., Madison Ave. to Riverside Dr. Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - midnight Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: yes Flor de Mayo 2651 Broadway, near 101 St. 212-663-5520 Chinese-Latin Several cuts above the typical Chinese-Latin dinner; the calling card here is pollo à la brasa, which is Peruvian rotisserie chicken, savory and juicy, seasoned with "secret spices," and, at $9.50 for the whole bird and $6.75 for a half bird, a good value. — Updated from the 2001 Take-Out Issue Minimum: $7 Delivery area: 30 block radius ($2 fee for outer edges) Hours of delivery: noon - midnight Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: yes Kitchenette Uptown 1272 Amsterdam Ave., between 122nd and 123rd Sts. 212-531-7600 Comfort food Craving the comfort only a crunchy BLT on challah toast ($6) or sugary slice of coconut cake ($4.75) can bring? Kitchenette delivers indulgent country cooking to uptown urbanites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Calorie-laden entrees like four-cheese baked macaroni ($9.50) and honey fried chicken marinated in buttermilk and honey ($15) seem positively dietetic next to the desserts. Kitchenette's award-winning bakery churns out daily home-baked delights ($3 and up) like cookies, cupcakes, brownies, pies and a variety of cakes, all topped with melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese icing. Minimum: $10 Delivery area: 97th St. to 140th St., CPW (Frederick Douglass Blvd.) to Riverside Dr. Hours of delivery: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Mon. - Fri.), 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sat and Sun.) Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: yes La Rosita 2809 Broadway, near 108th St. 212-663-7804 Latin You can get the heady garlic shrimp appetizer ($7.50 ), garlic chicken ($7.50 appetizer, $10 entree), or ropa vieja (shredded beef, $8.50), and reliable specials like roast pork ($9.25), and better flan than you can get at most fancy Mexican restaurants in New York— all at bargain-basement prices. — Updated from the 2001 Take-Out Issue Minimum: $10 Delivery area: 96th St. to 120th St., CPW. to Riverside Dr. Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: yes Max Soha 1274 Amsterdam Ave., at 123rd Sts. 212-531-2221 Italian This uptown spin-off of the trendy East Village haunt offers the same solid Italian staples at starving student prices. The Lasagna Fatta in Casa is a thick, three-tiered treat ($9.95) and the huge slab of O'polpettone "e Mamma" (mom's meatloaf, $12.95) should last for multiple meals. Lunch sandwiches like the Caprese (mozzarella, tomatoes and basil) and the Tamarro (sausages and broccoli rabe) are both $7.95 and come on a crispy baguette with a small side salad and provide the perfect antidote to midday studying blues. Minimum: none Delivery area: 114th St. to 125th St., Frederick Douglas Blvd. to Riverside Dr. Hours of delivery: noon - 11 p.m. Credit cards: no Keeps address on file: yes Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too 366 W. 110th St., at Columbus Ave. 212-865-6744 Southern/Soul Owner Norma Jean Darden manages to infuse all the food at her two uptown eateries with home-cooked goodness. So much so, you can order it in and pass it off as your own, assuming you can convince your guests that you know how to prepare buttery collard greens ($2.50) or sinfully delicious sweet potato pie ($3.50). The sampler for $15.95 is definitely the way to go if you like diversity: Chow down on petit portions of fried shrimp, juicy ribs, smothered chicken and creamy "vegetable" sides (warning: macaroni and cheese is listed as a vegetable.) Even though you'll be too stuffed to move, order dessert: You can always save your banana pudding ($3.95) for a midnight snack. Minimum: Two entrees Delivery area: 100th St. to 120th St., Madison Ave. to Riverside Dr. Hours of delivery: 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Mon. - Sat.), 8:30 p.m. (Sun.) Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: yes Website: spoonbreadinc.com The Symposium Restaurant 544 W. 113th St., between Broadway and Amsterdam Ave. 212-865-1011 Greek In a neighborhood where most restaurants only last as long as it takes one Columbia freshman class to graduate, Symposium, which opened back in 1969, is a true survivor. Its traditional Greek dishes are chock-full of feta cheese and spices. You can make a meal from the appetizers alone: The Tzatziki, eggplant and Taramosalata (fish roe) dips, all $4.95, are creamy and filling. At $14.95, the Potpourri of Greek Foods sampler provides a cornucopia of traditional Hellenic favorites including Mousaka, spinach pie, roast lamb, Pastichio and meatballs. Minimum: $15 Delivery area: 106th St. to 120th St., Amsterdam Ave. to Riverside Dr. Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: yes     Published May 31, 2004