New York with the kids

[kferrar]

Anyone have any gems of places to eat? We have a 6 and 3 year old and would rather go to "cool" or interesting places that are happy for children to come along, rather than the predictable options... Also any less touristy places to visit?

I would love to go to New York with the children. We bought this book Miffy loves New York City (mainly because dd loves Miffy) and it has lots of suggestions for things to do with children. It includes Bryant Park, Bronx Zoo and Coney Island.
I've never been to NY - am very !

There was a thread on this before with loads of info - search archived - if you can't find I will think of some ideas as we used to live there with a 7 and 3 year old

To eat would recommend EJ's lunchonette also get a copy of 05 or 06''s Zagats guide as it has a 'child friendly' section. Buy Time Out when you get there for loads of listings

We did Japanese (nicest ever for me just off Times Square), Chinese, cool brunch, anything but burgers. It is my favourite place ever, and dd1's - and she's been to 24 countries so can't be bad. Hope you have a great time. Last time we went our 4th child was 5 weeks and I was a bit worried as dh was working but we had such a fantastic time. I was surprised how child-friendly everywhere was.

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You lucky thing. Hope you have a great time.

Kferrar - did you find the archived thread on NY with kids?

I did thanks; very useful bits.

Ds and Dd loved Dylans candy store - for a total sugar overload

We loved the Diner in Woolworths of all places. Loads of diners and great deli's all over.

We found the breakfast in our hotel was rubbish stale rolls and cereal, so we went next door to an amazing deli for pancakes and syrup, fresh made breads etc. etc. every morning yummy!