Where to Eat - Alice in a World of Wonderlands

Where to Eat
ALICE150 | LCSNA
Near The Butler Library, Columbia University – Upper Westside (Morningside Heights)
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535 West 114 Street, between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenues
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Amir’s Grill: good & inexpensive falafel, shwarma & kebabs
2911 Broadway (between West 113th & 114th Streets)
Lunch & Dinner: casual counter service with some seating
http://amirsnyc.com/
$+
Milano Market: good gourmet Italian deli
2892 Broadway (between West 112th & 113th Streets)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Take out only
http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/milano-market/
$+
Tom’s Restaurant: diner made famous by TV’s Seinfeld
2880 Broadway (between West 112th & 113th Streets)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
http://www.tomsrestaurant.net/
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Le Monde: French bistro
2885 Broadway (between West 112th & 113th Streets)
Lunch, Dinner & Weekend Brunch
Make reservations in advance (212) 531-3939
http://www.lemondenyc.com/#new-page-3
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Mill Korea: diner flipped to good Korean
2895 Broadway (between West 112th & 113th Streets)
Lunch & Dinner
http://millkorean.com/
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Bernheim and Schwartz: Gastropub
2911 Broadway (between West 113th & 114th Streets)
Lunch & Dinner
Make reservations in advance (212) 335-2911
http://www.bernheimandschwartz.com/image-gallery/
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Symposium: Greek in an old-school basement space since 1969
544 West 113th Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenues)
Lunch & Dinner
Make reservations in advance (212) 865-1011
http://www.symposium.com/Home_Page.php
All restaurants subject to unanticipated closures. Call ahead to avoid disappointment.
8 Apr. ‘15
Where to Eat
ALICE150 | LCSNA
Near The Grolier’s Club – Upper Eastside
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47 East 60 Streets, between Park & Madison Avenues
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Chop’t: build your own salads and wraps
60 East 56th Street (between Park & Madison Avenues)
Lunch & Dinner: chain restaurant
http://choptsalad.com/ between
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Chipotle Mexican Grill:
1020 3rd Avenue (between East 60th & 61st Streets)
Lunch & Dinner: fast food chain restaurant
http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/default.aspx?type=default
$+
Delmonico Gourmet Food Market: large deli with a variety of choices
55 East 59th Street (between Park & Madison Avenues)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: mostly grab and go with some seating
http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/delmonico-gourmet-2/
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Fig & Olive: popular modern Mediterranean
808 Lexington Avenue (between East 62nd & 63rd Streets)
Lunch & Dinner
Make a reservation in advance (212) 207-4555
http://www.figandolive.com/locations-reservation/uptown/
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Cabana’s Midtown: Pan-Caribbean
1022 3rd Avenue (between East 60th & 61st Streets)
Lunch & Dinner
Make a reservation in advance for dinner (212) 980-5678
http://www.cabanarestaurant.com/cabanamidtown_m.html
$$+ The Todd English Plaza Hotel Food Hall: an assortment of outlets
1 West 59th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
Lunch & Dinner: in the cellar of the Plaza hotel with hustle & bustle
http://www.theplazany.com/dining/todd-english-food-hall/
$$$ TAO Uptown: excellent Pan-Asian
42 East 58th Street (between Park & Madison Avenues)
Lunch & Dinner: transporting experience
Make reservations in advance (212) 888-2288
www.taorestaurant.com
$$$$ IL Mulino Uptown: among the very best Italian in NYC
37 East 60th Street (between Park & Madison Avenue)
Lunch & Dinner: Dress code is business casual
Make reservations way in advance (212) 750-3270
http://www.ilmulino.com/uptown/
All restaurants subject to unanticipated closures. Call ahead to avoid disappointment.
8 Apr. ‘15
ALICE150 | LCSNA
Where to Eat
Near NY Public Library of Performing Arts at Lincoln Center – Upper Westside
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40 Lincoln Center Plaza: Enter from Columbus Avenue (& Broadway) at 64 Street {also look at tips below for NYIT}
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Nanoosh: cozy casual Mediterranean with counter service
2012 Broadway (between West 68th & 69th Streets)
Lunch & Dinner: falafel, humus, salads, soups
http://www.nanoosh.com/
$+
Indie Food & Wine: casual
144 West 65th Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam Avenues)
Inside the film center, under Lincoln Ristorante
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: sandwiches, salads, hot plates
At Lincoln Center
http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/indie-food-wine/menu
$+
Le Pain Quotidien: Belgian casual chain - Free Wi-Fi
60 West 65th Street (between Broadway & Central Park West)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: bakery, quiches, soups, salads
http://www.lepainquotidien.com/store/lincoln-plaza/#.VJWdUF4AKA
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P.J. Clarke's: classic NY Bar
44 West 63rd Street (between Broadway & Columbus Avenues)
Lunch & Dinner: burgers and beer
Call for reservations, dinner crowded (212) 957-9700
http://www.pjclarkes.com/locations/
$$$ Rosa Mexicano: popular contemporary Mexican
61 Columbus Avenue (between West 62nd & 63rd Streets)
Lunch & Dinner: table side guacamole, fish tacos
Call for reservations, dinner crowded (212) 977-7700
www.rosamexicano.com
$$$ Cafe Fiorello: popular Italian
1900 Broadway (between West 63rd & 64th Streets)
Lunch & Dinner: antipasti bar, thin crust pizzas, entrees
Call for reservations, packed pre-theater dinner (212) 595-5330
www.cafefiorello.com
$$$$ Lincoln Ristorante: upscale modern Italian
142 West 65th Street, on the Lincoln Center Plaza
Lunch & Dinner: Michelin 2.5 rating
Call for reservations (212) 359-6500
www.lincolnristorante.com
At Lincoln Center
All restaurants subject to unanticipated closures. Call ahead to avoid disappointment.
8 Apr. ‘15
ALICE150 | LCSNA
Where to Eat
Near New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) – Upper Westside
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1855 Broadway, between 60 & 61 Streets {also look at tips above for The NY Public Library for Performing Arts}
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Melissa’s Deli: basic grab and go deli
On West side of Broadway (between West 62nd & 63rd Streets)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: sandwiches, salad bar, soups
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Burrito Box: a hole in the wall, Mexican cheap eats to go
885 9th Avenue (between West 57th & 58th Streets)
Lunch & Dinner: they deliver
(212) 489-6889
www.burritobox.com
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$+
SUBWAY: fast food chain sandwich shop
Next door to Coliseum Irish Pub (see next entry)
Coliseum: Irish Pub
312 West 58th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues)
Lunch & Dinner
(212) 977-3523
www.coliseumnyc.com
$+
Whole Foods Supermarket: upscale super market with everything.
In the basement of the Time Warner Center (mall), seating available
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: sandwiches, salads bars, hot plates
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/columbuscircle
$+
Le Pain Quotidien: Belgian casual chain - Free Wi-Fi
922 7th Avenue (at West 58th Street)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: bakery, quiches, soups, salads
http://www.lepainquotidien.com/store/columbus-circle/#.VJd-uV4AKA
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The Smiths: casual American brasserie
1900 Broadway (between West 63rd & 64th Streets)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Call for a reservation (212) 496-5700
http://www.thesmithnyc.com/
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Sapphire Indian Cuisine: lunch buffet is a good value at $17++
1845 Broadway (between West 61st & 62nd Streets)
Lunch & Dinner: (212) 245-4444
Sapphire is next door to NYIT
http://www.sapphireindian.com
$$$$$ Some of NYC’s best & most expensive restaurants in the nation are close, but book early!
In the Time Warner Center (mall) at The Shops at Columbus Circle (West 59th Street & Broadway)
http://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com/restaurants-and-bars
 Per Se 4th floor
212-823-9335 Haute French
 Masa
4th floor
212-823-9800 Haute Japanese
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 A Voce 3 floor
212-823-2523 Haute Italian
Chef Jean-Georges namesake restaurant in The Trump Tower
1 Central Park West (across from the Time Warner Center)
has a prix fixe lunch at $45++ for two courses making it a deal
http://www.jean-georgesrestaurant.com/jean-georges/menus/lunch/
All restaurants subject to unanticipated closures. Call ahead to avoid disappointment.
8 Apr. ‘15
ALICE150 | LCSNA
Where to Eat
Near The Morgan Library & Museum – Midtown East
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8 Apr. ‘15
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225 Madison Avenue, between 36 & 37 Streets
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SUBWAY: fast food chain sandwich shop
2 West 35th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
www.subway.com
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Burger King: hamburger fast food chain
401 5th Avenue (between East 36th & 37th Streets)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
www.bk.com
$+
Starbucks: coffeehouse chain
200 Madison Avenue at East 36th Street
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: sandwiches, pastries, salads
$+
Café China: one of only 2 Michelin rated Chinese in NYC
13 East 37th Street (between Madison & 5th Avenues)
Lunch & Dinner: lunch specials are a bargain $10/$12
(212) 213-2810 expect a 20+ minute wait without reservations
www.cafechinanyc.com
$+
Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Cuban casual
179 Madison Avenue (between East 33rd & 34th Streets)
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: M-S, Sunday Closed
Across the street from the Morgan
http://www.yelp.com/biz/tinas-cuban-cuisine-new-york-2
$+
Piccolo Café: casual Italian, counter service with limited seating
238 Madison Avenue (between East 37th & 38th Streets)
Lunch & Dinner
www.piccolocafe.us
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Madison Bistro: French bistro
238 Madison Avenue (between East 37th & 38th Streets)
Breakfast midweek only, Lunch & Dinner daily
Make a reservation (212) 447-1919
www.madisonbistro.com
$$$
Keens Steakhouse: one of the best and oldest in NYC
72 West 36th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)
Lunch & Dinner: NY Prime Sirloin Steak
Make a reservation (212) 947-3636
www.keens.com
$$$+ Ai Fiori: Michelin rated contemporary Italian
In the Langham Hotel (2nd floor)
400 5th Avenue, (between East 36th & 37th Streets)
Lunch & Dinner: try any of the pastas
Make reservations in advance (212) 613-8660
www.aifiorinyc.com
All restaurants subject to unanticipated closures. Call ahead to avoid disappointment.
ALICE150 | LCSNA
Where to Eat
Near NYU Fales Library – Greenwich Village
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70 Washington Square South (4 Street) between LaGuardia Place and Washington Square East
Cheap eats abound from a plethora of ethnic cuisines to pizza, hot dogs and tacos.
Head 3 blocks West to the epicenter on MacDougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker Streets.
MacDougal Street sampling:
 Mamoun’s Falafel : take out only
 Olive Tree Cafe & Bar: Mediterranean
 Meskerem: Ethiopian, dig in with your fingers to a tasty dish over
injera bread
 Saigon Shack: Vietnamese - try the banh mi pork sandwich
 THELEwala: Indian street cart food, take out
 Creperie: French style crepes, no seating
 The Kati Roll Company: An Indian version of the wrap
For you foodies, some of NYC’s
acclaimed restaurants are within walking distance.
Make sure to reserve way in advance especially for dinners. Here are a few:
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OTTO Enoteca Pizzeria: Mario Batali's foray into family dining
One Fifth Avenue, entrance on East 8th Street
Lunch & Dinner: pizzas, pastas and fresh salads
Make reservations (212) 995-9559
http://ny.ottopizzeria.com/
$$+ Pearl Oyster Bar: casual, American traditional, seafood
18 Cornelia Street (near Bleecker Street)
Lunch is midweek only & Dinner daily: one of Mario Batali’s favorites
Make reservations way in advance (212) 691-8211
http://www.pearloysterbar.com/
$$$ Minetta Tavern: French
113 MacDougal Street (near Bleecker Street)
Lunch on weekends only & Dinner daily
Make reservations way in advance (212) 475-3850
http://www.minettatavernny.com/
$$$$ Gotham Bar & Grill: modern American, a top 5 NYC restaurant
12 East 12th Street (near Fifth Avenue), prix fixe lunch midweek @ $35
Make reservations way in advance (212) 620-4020
http://gothambarandgrill.com/
$$$$ IL Mulino Downtown: among the very best Italian in NYC
86 West 3rd Street (near Sullivan Street): Dress code is business casual
Lunch (except Sunday), Dinner daily
Make reservations way in advance (212) 673-3783
http://www.ilmulino.com/downtown/
All restaurants subject to unanticipated closures. Call ahead to avoid disappointment.
8 Apr. ‘15