| OK, let's establish some ground rules. It's called | | | | streets in glee after dining here (located at 10 |
| the City, not Manhattan. And under no | | | | Columbus Circle, between 58th and 59th Sts.). |
| circumstance should you ever say New York City. | | | | With a French-New American menu that changes |
| Yes, we know some New Yorkers do take things | | | | daily, this pricey culinary experience is a |
| a bit too far and say they are from the City | | | | worthwhile treat for your senses (the dishes are |
| even when they are visiting relatives in Tulsa - | | | | as delicious as they are colorful). Whatever you |
| where the nickname really loses its | | | | do, begin your meal with the "Oysters and Pears" |
| luster.Whatever it is you are trying to do while | | | | and make sure you save enough room for the |
| you're in the City, do it quickly and get out of the | | | | "Coffee and Doughnuts" dessert.Il Mulino:This is |
| way. That applies to ordering at the deli (where | | | | the epitome of an Old New York hangout, the |
| do you think the Soup Nazi idea came from?), | | | | restaurant boasts some of the best Italian food |
| riding the escalators, crossing the street or buying | | | | you'll ever eat. Located in the West Village (on 86 |
| a paper. Things have a faster pace up here and | | | | W. Third St., between Sullivan & Thompson and |
| people like it that way. This City will eat you alive | | | | near NYU), the place is small, crowded & quite |
| if you don't prepare properly.But even with all of | | | | loud, but the food makes it all worth while. Bring |
| the millions of people scurrying around, you can | | | | your appetite (portions are big enough to feed a |
| still blend into the madness and fit right in. That's | | | | small country) and your wallet.Dos Caminos |
| because everyone is too busy to notice you as | | | | (Soho): With made-to-order guacamole and some |
| they race to the subways, run to catch the | | | | of the best margaritas in town (in addition to |
| ferries, or fight for a cab. New York has a "kick | | | | more than 150 tequila selections), you can't go |
| you in the teeth" attitude that can make you feel | | | | wrong with the city's top Mexican spot. With |
| satisfied when you actually accomplish something. | | | | indoor and outdoor seating options, this place |
| And, you know you earned it because you've just | | | | brings the fiesta downtown! Dos Caminos is |
| navigated thru all the madness. Here's a local tip | | | | located at West Broadway & Houston (along with |
| so don't sound like a tourist when you are | | | | a location on Park Avenue and a Midtown location |
| downtown- it's pronounced "How-Stin" even | | | | opening in Fall '06).Jean Georges: It's simple, French |
| though it is spelled like Houston. SoHo means | | | | chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten can't get it |
| south of Houston - now go figure out NoHo on | | | | wrong (ever!) This restaurant, inside the Trump |
| your own.Immerse yourself in the City, with all it | | | | International Hotel, is as sophisticated as it is |
| has to offer, and you'll understand why it's like no | | | | superb. Located off Columbus Circle (1 Central |
| other place on earth. The diversity, the energy, | | | | Park West, between 60th and 61st Sts.), this |
| the attitude - you can find anything and | | | | divine masterpiece offers a formal dining room, |
| everything in the City that never (EVER) sleeps. | | | | more casual cafe and an outdoor terrace for |
| There's always a new neighborhood to explore, | | | | those cool summer nights. Don't you dare leave |
| another restaurant to try, another club to dance | | | | without sampling the baby scallops and the |
| at, and another bar to drink in.Dreams have been | | | | four-part citrus tasting.Babbo: Who doesn't love |
| realized here since the first settlers and you can | | | | Mario Batali? With its trademark pasta tasting |
| feel that same spirit as you walk the streets of | | | | menu, make sure you aren't watching your |
| each neighborhood. Where else can you see | | | | waistline when you arrive at this two-story |
| millionaires mingling seamlessly with the working | | | | townhouse. You'll find that the simplest ingredients |
| class? From munching on their morning bagels to | | | | have never tasted so good! Everything is tasty |
| singing along with Frank Sinatra at the end of the | | | | but we fancy the ravioli with beef cheeks and the |
| Yankees game, New Yorkers share the local | | | | goat cheese tortellini. Reservations are a must. |
| pride. Maybe it's because everyone has one thing | | | | Babbo is located at 110 Waverly Pl., between 6th |
| in common - they've all lived in that 300 square | | | | Ave. and MacDougal.Una Pizza Napoletana: |
| foot studio apartment and paid $2000 a month | | | | Seriously, who needs Italy? This is, by far, the |
| for it. And why does everyone say their address | | | | best pizza in the City - "The Best, Jerry...the best." |
| like it's the most regal location in the known | | | | Each bite is light, fragrant and oh-so delish! The |
| universe?NYC was built (and still runs) on its | | | | buffalo mozzarella is shipped directly from Italy |
| neighborhoods. You'll find that each has its own | | | | and pairs nicely with the finger-licking-good |
| character, so get out and explore. People from all | | | | basil-infused tomato sauce. Una Pizza (349 E. 12th |
| walks of life are really what make this place so | | | | St., between 1st and 2nd Aves.) is not to be |
| special.RestaurantsNew York has so many types | | | | missed.Bouchon Bakery: Located on Columbus |
| of food - from American to Japanese, from | | | | Circle in the Time Warner Building, this casual |
| French to Asian - you can find anything and | | | | French Boulangerie is anything but plain. You'll find |
| everything in this City. Where else can you walk | | | | everything from mouth-watering fresh croissants, |
| down the street and smell the aromas from | | | | to good-ol' PB&J sandwiches. This place has the |
| innumerable food stands that line the streets and | | | | best tuna fish sandwich we've ever had. And, did |
| the kitchens that pack them in every night? The | | | | we mention they make their own hand-made |
| diversity of NYC is unparalleled to any other. Here | | | | chocolates?Momofuku Noodle Bar: If you need a |
| are some of our favorites:Gascogne: If you can't | | | | quick ramen fix - this is your spot. Just be |
| make it out to Paris, make sure you can find | | | | prepared to wait (they don't take reservations). |
| your way to this charming French bistro in the | | | | And, if you don't mind getting packed in like |
| city's Chelsea district. With French-speaking | | | | sardines and eating thigh-to-thigh with your fellow |
| waiters, indoor/outdoor seating and culinary | | | | patrons - find your way to this amazing noodle |
| indulgences, this place can make you forget you're | | | | bar. The three-variety steamed buns (pork, |
| in NYC! The escargots and foie gras are always a | | | | chicken or shitake) are worth the trip and the |
| pleaser! Gascogne is located on Eighth Ave. | | | | wait. Momofuku is located at 163 First Ave. (at |
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