Ideas for where to go w/4 year old before theater

[vvv03]

I'm taking my 4 year old daughter to her first Broadway show this Sunday afternoon (The Little Mermaid, God help me.) I thought it would be nice to take her to lunch beforehand, something fun and "grown up" in a little girl way, if that makes sense. I'd heard that Alice's Teacup was a good place, but they don't take reservations and I'd hate to have to schlep up there from Brooklyn (where we live) just to have to wait. I was hoping to get some suggestions on that type of place (not necessarily serving high tea, but a place with some whimsy), possibly either midtown or further south. That said, if you think Alice's Teacup is a great idea, I'm all ears.

Thanks!

[fdb]

How about American Girl Cafe? Good place to get her interested in reading those American Girls books.

http://www.americangirl.com/stores/ex...

[cimui]

this might sound like a strange suggestion, but if she has a slightly more adventurous palate, try kyotofu. it's a cute/pretty/girly place, with good, nominally healthy, dainty desserts, not too far a walk from b'way. the quiche and meatballs are pretty accessible when it comes to savory food. and they serve tea.

[samiam123]

John's Pizza on 44th and 8th or Juniors on 47th and Broadway,

[MMRuth]

If Joe Allen's is open for lunch, it might work. Their hamburger is pretty good.

[robinsilver]

That's probably a good idea, especially because the theatre is on 46th Street. It is much easier having a shorter distance to go with a 4 year old.

[David W]

I haven't been, but did you see Bruni's review of Chop Suey in The Times a week ago? They are on opentable.