Place to dine w/two food saavy 5 yr olds

[cookingteach]

We're coming to Manhattan in a week with another couple and both of our 5 year olds. One of us is a cooking teacher and the other owns a bay area restaurant so, our kids eat well and are used to eating out. I'm looking for a few suggestions for kid friendly places, preferably downtown (village, tribeca, l.e.s., etc,) where we will be happy too...we have only a few nights out and while two of them are 'grown ups only', two will be with the kids and we want to eat well. We've done Lupa a lot and may end up there but, we're open to new ideas.

Thanks!

[LFeinberg]

Norma's at Le Parker Meridien.

[RGR]

Landmarc, in Tribeca is a family-friendly restaurant where the good food will please both parents and children.

http://www.landmarc-restaurant.com

Moving a little further north, Otto, in the Village, is a Batali restaurant that is known for its family-friendliness and good food.

http://www.ottopizzeria.com

And still a bit further north, Penelope, on the corner of Lex & 30th, has very tasty food and an eclectic menu. Families definitely welcome.

http://www.penelopenyc.com

Enjoy your visit to NYC and Bon Appetit!

[elasticwaistband]

Thanks for the tip on Penelope RGR. I am coming with 2 10-year olds and have been looking for places like this!

[debraksolomon]

How about Otto (also owned by Batali). It is really close to Washington Square Park so thats a plus. Cafeteria is really fun and adventurous. It is on 8th ave. about 16th st. My kids love Lupa and both of these. Nice that we are raising future Hounds!!