English family with children need help please

[davidcassidy]

Hiya

We're visiting New York for the first time this Wednesday to Sunday - staying in Times Square but looking to explore.

We have 2 girls, one 4 and one 9 year old.

This site is fantastic but a trifle overwhelming!

Can someone help with recommendations for, say, 3 or 4 family and not touristy restaurants where we can get good quality food at a reasonably price - we're not rich!

It would be great to get a flavour of the diversity of the local food.

Thankyou in anticipation.

David

[malibu]

My sister/brother in-law and their family (4 girls age 1- 7) were just in town from London. We had a great dinner at Landmarc in Soho with the entire entourage. Highly recommend that.

Also recommended to us... Otto, Bubby's and Clinton Street Baking Company. Also pretty much anywhere in Chinatown but I would recommend Amazing 66.

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Amazing 66
66 Mott St, New York, NY 10013

Otto
1 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003

Bubby's Pie Co.
120 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013

Landmarc
179 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013

Clinton Restaurant
293 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

[chocolatebirthdaycake]

Hi There!

I made you a list of places where you can bring kids, dress casually and enjoy walking around some interesting areas, all inexpensive:
EAST HARLEM
El Nuevo Caridad (Spanish/Dominican)
2257-59 2nd Ave, (Corner E.116 St,) New York 10029
HUGE portions of Rice-n-Beans and Roast Chicken, etc. This is the Spanish 'hood, so much fun, lively people and this place is very clean. Order for two people, it'll be enough for all of you. Their lunch specials are practically free (most under $6.00). I like to sit at the table near the Take-Out area - it's like dinner theatre - great people-watching!

MIDTOWN (Diamond District)
Diamond Dairy, Old Time Coffee Shop
4 W 47th St, New York 10036
Btwn 5th & 6th Ave
Phone: [phone]
You might be the only non-Chasidic person eating here but GO!!! Only open during the day M-F. Go for lunch for the BEST Tuna Sandwich, Homemade Blintzes and Vegetarian "Cholent" (Bean/Barley/Potato Stew - YUM). The cashier looks like an Orthodox Jewish version of Comedian Bill Murry and he is the nicest!!!

TIMES SQUARE
John's Pizzeria
Times Square
Pizza, Italian
260 W 44th St, New York 10036
Btwn 7th & 8th Ave
Phone: [phone]
Great Pizza and fun for kids. Besides this, I'd avoid most places in the area because they are all overpriced and LOUD!

EAST VILLAGE
Cafe Orlin
Eclectic & International, Coffeehouses
41 Saint Marks Pl, New York 10003
Btwn 1st & 2nd Ave
Phone: [phone]
My favorite place in the East Village, food's great, people-watching is great (Artists/Writers)
and their waitstaff is always very helpful. Try the Asian Sesame Salmon with Jasmine Rice and Seaweed; it's probably my favorite dish in NYC. Besides that, they always have sandwiches, pasta. THIS is real New York!

EDGE OF EAST VILLAGE
Sundaes and Cones
Desserts & Bakeries, Coffeehouses
95 E 10th St, New York 10003
At 3rd Ave
Phone: [phone]
Take the kids here, the cutest ice cream place! Places to sit and all. Unusual flavors (Corn, Wasabi) and the usual (Chocolate, Butter Pecan, etc).

EAST VILLAGE
Yaffa Cafe
Health Food, Vegetarian
97 Saint Marks Pl, New York 10009
Btwn 1st Ave & Ave A
Phone: [phone]
"Hippy" place that's like eating in "I Dream of Jeannie's" bottle. Totally Bohemian. Great veggie burgers and salads! Your kids will love it!

EAST VILLAGE
Veselka ($$)
Eastern European, Diners & Coffee Shops
144 2nd Ave, New York 10003
At 9th St
Phone: [phone]
"Diner" offering Eastern European stuff (Stews, Perogies, etc. They also have Breakfast foods all the time and their pancakes are great).

FINANCIAL DISTRICT
Financier
French, Sandwiches, Desserts & Bakeries, Coffeehouses
35 Cedar St at 10 Liberty Plz, New York 10005
Btwn Pearl & William St
Phone: [phone]
Fantastic French Pastries, beautiful but casual place. A nice place to rest your feet if you visit the Financial Area (or the Native American Museum).

TRIBECA
Walker's
American (Traditional)
16 N Moore St, New York 10013
At Varick St
Charming New York Tavern, super Homemade food - FANTASTIC burgers!!! Great salads, sandwiches and pasta. Free Live Jazz on Sunday nights. Great atmosphere but ask to sit in the calm middle room if you go for dinner. Auggie is the Manager and she is GREAT!
Phone: [phone]

CHELSEA
Comfort Diner
Diners & Coffee Shops, American (Traditional)
25 W 23rd St, New York 10010
Btwn 5th & 6th Ave
Phone: [phone]
Pimped-out portions of diner food, very kid friendly and everything is delicious. I love their omelettes (Egg White w. Goat Cheese & Mushrooms) or their sandwiches. They also have great homemade cakes/pies and a kid-friendly staff. Lively during the day, relaxing at night
Phone: [phone]

I'll leave it to someone else to suggest a Chinatown place and a Soul-Food place. Enjoy New York with the kiddies!
Amy:)

[piegirl74]

chocolatebirthdaycake - this is an awesome list for anyone! I haven't heard of some of these places, but they sound like gems. I look forward to checking a few of these out!

[piegirl74]

David,
Alice's Tea Cup might be fun for your girls for brunch/lunch one day. Though, being English, Im not sure if the tea and scone there will measure up to what you are used to. But, it's a charming place. I love going and Im 34 years old! I think their portions are quite generous, too and brunch would certainly hold you over until dinner.

There are 3 locations, too! Upper West (the originial!), East 60s and Upper East side.