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