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Hungry teens/cheapskate husband. Can this vacation be saved? Vapiano - Fresh pasta, great atmosphere. Looks like a high end restaurant inside, great vibe, but it is more of a v upscale cafeteria. You walk in, they hand you a card to charge your meal to, then you go to the stations where they prepare your salad, appetizers, pizza, or pasta fresh and in front of you. All the pasta - including the penne - is fresh, and the food is very very good. They are located 3 blocks from the Union Square subway so it might be worth a quick detour. The menu is inexpensive. Pastas are about $10. Apparently this concept started in Germany and then DC/Virginia and has been so successful that they are expanding rapidly. Any of the upscale burger places are a great choice, too -- I have never been, but you can read more about the Burger Joint, which should be close to MOMA. There will likely be a wait, though --- so go early or on an off hour. i also love Zigolinis pizza bar Hells kitchen. Very authentic Italian pizza with v fresh ingredients. 9th Avenue and 46th/ 47th street. They dont get that crowded so may be worth the hike from MOMA. ----- Zigolinis Pizza Bar Vapiano |
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Hidden gems around Lincoln Center Graffit between Broadway and Columbus. Molecular gastronomy from a Spanish chef. There is a Tapas area, and a dinner area. Some of their food is very very good. Loved the updated spanish omelet (served in a martini glass), and the Not your Average Egg. Friends said that the Fake Truffles (edible earth) and the "Roots" dish was very good. I didn't love the meatballs. The seafood entrees looked delicious, and my friend ordered the special and loved it. I had the suckling pig entree, which was good, but not great. The desserts were incredible and fabulously well-presented. I had the deconstructed cappuccino dessert as a dessert at brunch and am still dreaming about it. The room is fabulous. If you are in a rush, there is plenty of seating at the bar for tapas, but if you want more of a leisurely meal with real waiter service, do the dinner. The chef is there and visible most nights, and the service is great. ----- |
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Best place to get a birthday cake for husbands 40th bday, couple from out of town. If he is ok with flowers, then the best is Cupcake Cafe - 18th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue -- or else around 38th street and 9th Avenue - across from the Port Authority. Their cakes are gorgeous --- truly a work of art. I think they can make designs that are not flowers, as well, but you should check. Also, the cake part is less sugary, and the icing is a true buttercream (also less sugary than what you might find at a buttercup or magnolia). You can order a small custom cake, or you can just stop by and pick up what they call a "babycake" for $25. The small size custom cake will come with more decorations, and will be a better "value" -- http://www.cupcakecafe-nyc.com/ ----- Cupcake Cafe |
