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and watch the Lincoln Center the oxtail dumplings and the Loeb Boathouse Restaurant
crowds stream by. mussels with roti. Central Park $$
American Map 12 E1
Café Frida $$ Dinosaur Bar-B-Que $$ East 72nd St and Park Drive North,
Mexican Map 16 D5 American Map 20 D1 Central Park, 10023
368 Columbus Ave, 10024 700 West 125st St, 10027 Tel (212) 515-2233
Tel (212) 712-2929 Tel (212) 694-1777 Lovely setting by Central Park’s
Chomp on Mexican favorites Started by avid bike enthusiasts, lake, makes this restaurant
such as fajitas and tacos at this rowdy BBQ joint dishes out popular with couples on a
this lively spot, and wash massive ribs, crispy chicken romantic date. Decent American
them down with the tangy, wings, and American beers. fare and an outdoor bar area.
potent Margaritas. Come by on the weekends for
live jazz and comedy shows. Maya $$
Café Luxembourg $$ Mexican Map 13 C2
French Map 11 C1 E.A.T. $$ 1191 First Ave, 10021
200 W 70th St, 10024 American Map 17 A4 Tel (212) 585-1818
Tel (212) 873-7411 1064 Madison Ave, 10028 Come here for Mexican
An Art Deco Parisian bistro that Tel (212) 772-0022 specialties – try the flavorsome
is popular with business diners. Owned by gourmet grocer Eli guacamole and freshly made
Charmingly traditional, with Zabar, this restaurant is often tortillas. Don’t miss the drinks,
antique mirrors and a zinc- crowded but the food is excell ent, from tangy margaritas to tequilas.
topped bar. notably the soups, salads, and sand-
wich plates (the mozzarella, basil Penrose $$
Café Sabarsky $$ and tomato fillings are always fresh). American Map 17 B4
Austrian Map 16 F3 1590 Second Ave, 10028
1048 Fifth Ave, 10028 Flex Mussels $$ Tel (212) 203-2571
Tel (212) 288-0665 Closed Tue Belgian Map 17 A4 Don’t miss the delicious Pat
Classic Viennese café with 174 E 82nd St LaFrieda Penrose burger, and
aromatic coffees and hearty Tel (212) 717-7772 the divine Irish breakfast, at
specialties from goulash to Be charmed by this delightful this popular gastropub.
strudel. Lovely dining room seafood bistro. Delicious mussels A great lunch excursion from
lined with Austrian art. in a rainbow of flavors, from Museum Mile.
prosciutto and caramelized
Calle Ocho $$ onion to blue cheese and bacon. Pio Pio $$
Cuban Map 16 D4 The wine list is good too. Peruvian Map 15 C2
45 W 81st St, 10024 702 Amsterdam Ave, 10025
Tel (212) 873-5025 DK Choice Tel (212) 665-3000
It’s a never-ending party at this Try the signature crispy rotisserie
colorful restaurant. Feast on a range Gennaro $$ chicken here. The hearty combo
of spicy Latino dishes, from ceviche Italian Map 15 C2 platters are a great way to save
to yucca fries, or try the marinated 665 Amsterdam Ave, 10025 money – they’re easily big
Aji tuna and cured salmon. Tel (212) 665-5348 enough to feed two.
Delectable cuisine, and a
The Cecil $$ reasonably priced wine list. DK Choice
African-American Map 21 A3 The lamb shank braised in red
210 W 118th St, 10026 wine is quite a hit. There is a no- Red Rooster $$
Tel (212) 866-1262 reservation policy at this popular American Map 21 B1
Visit this stylish brasserie for its restaurant, so be prepared to 310 Malcolm X Ave, 10027
creative fusion menu, influenced wait during peak times. Tel (212) 792-9001
by the African diaspora. Try Clever, Southern-style
comfort food is on offer at
Red Rooster. Try the succu-
lent steak with fried green
tomatoes, tasty roast pork
loin, or fiery jerk chicken.
The restaurant’s name pays
homage to the original Red
Rooster, a Harlem speakeasy
where liquor was sold illicitly
during Prohibition.
Rosa Mexicano $$
Mexican Map 12 D2
61 Columbus Ave, 10023
Tel (212) 977-7700
This trendy restaurant serves
sparkling sangrias and chunky
guacamole. Try dishes such as
tacos with achiote-seasoned
pork, or spicy enchiladas.
Gluten-free lunch and dinner
Lovely outdoor seating at Café Boulud, Upper Manhattan are also on offer.
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