| OK, let's establish some ground rules. It's | | | | after dining here (located at 10 Columbus |
| called the City, not Manhattan. And under no | | | | Circle, between 58th and 59th Sts.). With a |
| circumstance should you ever say New York | | | | French-New American menu that changes daily, |
| City. Yes, we know some New Yorkers do take | | | | this pricey culinary experience is a |
| things a bit too far and say they are from | | | | worthwhile treat for your senses (the dishes |
| the City even when they are visiting | | | | are as delicious as they are colorful). |
| relatives in Tulsa - where the nickname | | | | Whatever you do, begin your meal with the |
| really loses its luster.Whatever it is you | | | | "Oysters and Pears" and make sure you save |
| are trying to do while you're in the City, do | | | | enough room for the "Coffee and Doughnuts" |
| it quickly and get out of the way. That | | | | dessert.Il Mulino:This is the epitome of an |
| applies to ordering at the deli (where do you | | | | Old New York hangout, the restaurant boasts |
| think the Soup Nazi idea came from?), riding | | | | some of the best Italian food you'll ever |
| the escalators, crossing the street or buying | | | | eat. Located in the West Village (on 86 W. |
| a paper. Things have a faster pace up here | | | | Third St., between Sullivan & Thompson and |
| and people like it that way. This City will | | | | near NYU), the place is small, crowded & |
| eat you alive if you don't prepare | | | | quite loud, but the food makes it all worth |
| properly.But even with all of the millions of | | | | while. Bring your appetite (portions are big |
| people scurrying around, you can still blend | | | | enough to feed a small country) and your |
| into the madness and fit right in. That's | | | | wallet.Dos Caminos (Soho): With made-to-order |
| because everyone is too busy to notice you as | | | | guacamole and some of the best margaritas in |
| they race to the subways, run to catch the | | | | town (in addition to more than 150 tequila |
| ferries, or fight for a cab. New York has a | | | | selections), you can't go wrong with the |
| "kick you in the teeth" attitude that can | | | | city's top Mexican spot. With indoor and |
| make you feel satisfied when you actually | | | | outdoor seating options, this place brings |
| accomplish something. And, you know you | | | | the fiesta downtown! Dos Caminos is located |
| earned it because you've just navigated thru | | | | at West Broadway & Houston (along with a |
| all the madness. Here's a local tip so don't | | | | location on Park Avenue and a Midtown |
| sound like a tourist when you are downtown- | | | | location opening in Fall '06).Jean Georges: |
| it's pronounced "How-Stin" even though it is | | | | It's simple, French chef Jean-Georges |
| spelled like Houston. SoHo means south of | | | | Vongerichten can't get it wrong (ever!) This |
| Houston - now go figure out NoHo on your | | | | restaurant, inside the Trump International |
| own.Immerse yourself in the City, with all it | | | | Hotel, is as sophisticated as it is superb. |
| has to offer, and you'll understand why it's | | | | Located off Columbus Circle (1 Central Park |
| like no other place on earth. The diversity, | | | | West, between 60th and 61st Sts.), this |
| the energy, the attitude - you can find | | | | divine masterpiece offers a formal dining |
| anything and everything in the City that | | | | room, more casual cafe and an outdoor terrace |
| never (EVER) sleeps. There's always a new | | | | for those cool summer nights. Don't you dare |
| neighborhood to explore, another restaurant | | | | leave without sampling the baby scallops and |
| to try, another club to dance at, and another | | | | the four-part citrus tasting.Babbo: Who |
| bar to drink in.Dreams have been realized | | | | doesn't love Mario Batali? With its trademark |
| here since the first settlers and you can | | | | pasta tasting menu, make sure you aren't |
| feel that same spirit as you walk the streets | | | | watching your waistline when you arrive at |
| of each neighborhood. Where else can you see | | | | this two-story townhouse. You'll find that |
| millionaires mingling seamlessly with the | | | | the simplest ingredients have never tasted so |
| working class? From munching on their morning | | | | good! Everything is tasty but we fancy the |
| bagels to singing along with Frank Sinatra at | | | | ravioli with beef cheeks and the goat cheese |
| the end of the Yankees game, New Yorkers | | | | tortellini. Reservations are a must. Babbo is |
| share the local pride. Maybe it's because | | | | located at 110 Waverly Pl., between 6th Ave. |
| everyone has one thing in common - they've | | | | and MacDougal.Una Pizza Napoletana: |
| all lived in that 300 square foot studio | | | | Seriously, who needs Italy? This is, by far, |
| apartment and paid $2000 a month for it. And | | | | the best pizza in the City - "The Best, |
| why does everyone say their address like it's | | | | Jerry...the best." Each bite is light, |
| the most regal location in the known | | | | fragrant and oh-so delish! The buffalo |
| universe?NYC was built (and still runs) on | | | | mozzarella is shipped directly from Italy and |
| its neighborhoods. You'll find that each has | | | | pairs nicely with the finger-licking-good |
| its own character, so get out and explore. | | | | basil-infused tomato sauce. Una Pizza (349 E. |
| People from all walks of life are really what | | | | 12th St., between 1st and 2nd Aves.) is not |
| make this place so special.RestaurantsNew | | | | to be missed.Bouchon Bakery: Located on |
| York has so many types of food - from | | | | Columbus Circle in the Time Warner Building, |
| American to Japanese, from French to Asian - | | | | this casual French Boulangerie is anything |
| you can find anything and everything in this | | | | but plain. You'll find everything from |
| City. Where else can you walk down the street | | | | mouth-watering fresh croissants, to good-ol' |
| and smell the aromas from innumerable food | | | | PB&J sandwiches. This place has the best tuna |
| stands that line the streets and the kitchens | | | | fish sandwich we've ever had. And, did we |
| that pack them in every night? The diversity | | | | mention they make their own hand-made |
| of NYC is unparalleled to any other. Here are | | | | chocolates?Momofuku Noodle Bar: If you need a |
| 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 |
| your way to this charming French bistro in | | | | reservations). And, if you don't mind getting |
| the city's Chelsea district. With | | | | packed in like sardines and eating |
| French-speaking waiters, indoor/outdoor | | | | thigh-to-thigh with your fellow patrons - |
| seating and culinary indulgences, this place | | | | find your way to this amazing noodle bar. The |
| can make you forget you're in NYC! The | | | | three-variety steamed buns (pork, chicken or |
| escargots and foie gras are always a pleaser! | | | | shitake) are worth the trip and the wait. |
| Gascogne is located on Eighth Ave. (Between | | | | Momofuku is located at 163 First Ave. (at |
| 17th & 18th Streets).B-Bar and Grill | | | | 10th is the only place you need to visit for |
| (formerly Bowery Bar): A popular summertime | | | | information on the trendiest bars and |
| setting with indoor/outdoor ambiance, B-Bar | | | | restaurants, the most luxurious hotels, and |
| is great for summer drinks and dinner on the | | | | the most exclusive parties and shops for |
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| You'll go running down the streets in glee | | | | entertainment. |