SambaChula

"This is my last entry on this matter."

Actually, it seems you find it necessary to stalk me onto other threads and make snarky comments.
Appears my reaction to your poorly worded restaurant review has hit a nerve.

doug_stallings

Please keep comments on point. Personal attacks violate our TOS.

maitaitom

Always like your take on NYC establishments...Your two recommendations for our last trip (Strip House & Cacio e Pepe) were spot on. Keep on eating!!

IMDonehere

Thanks Tom.

IMDonehere

Sorry Lee Ann for the oversight.

Thank you

Cjar

Woo. Who knew Lexington Candy Shop could incite such passion. I have only been to NYC once and we tried the above mentioned diner. It was recommended for old fashioned malts and shakes which my family very much enjoyed. Although I will have to agree everything else was just .... Edible. Nothing special or worth writing home about.

IMD- I have always appreciated your suggestions and intend to make good use of them this summer. Any thoughts for a good dinner not far from the Vivian Beaumont, pre show? Try to avoid Daniel Boulud. He's not my favorite and fancy French inspired food is lost on my teens.

IMDonehere

Thank you Cjar.

For a good value in that area, try the Greek Kitchen which has been there for over 15 years. I think less people know about it because it is on 10th Ave.

http://www.menupages.com/restaurants/greek-kitchen/

Gwendolynn

I'm not IMD but spend a lot of time in the LC area. Do your teens like Indian or Mexican food? Sapphire is an Indian rest. on Broadway… and Rosa Mexicano is just across the street from Lincoln Center. There's the Smith right across the street also. Very youthful atmosphere (too noisy for me).. or Cafe Fiorello next to the Smith. Their menu sometimes includes decent pizza and good hamburgers. (You can check menu on line.) There's also the Atlantic Grill for fish.. or Shun Lee West for Chinese (which most people think is past its prime…but..) All these menus can be checked on line.
And there are lots of other restaurants further up Broadway and Columbus Avenue. I'm sure you'll get tons more recommendations.

Gwendolynn

P.S. Ninth AVe. has never been convenient for me but there are many good restaurants there too. Also IMD's recommendation would be an easy walk to the back of Lincoln Center which is convenient for accessing the Vivian Beaumont.

IMDonehere

Rosa Mexicana is an old stand by, and the kids may like the guacamole made table side.

Cjar

Thank you everyone. I will make note of those suggestions. I'm sure one will work for us. I really like the idea of Greek and Indian, so I'll check out their menus.

vickiebypass

It must be karma - I'm leaving tonight for 3 nights at my brother's co-op on 83rd & Lex...and the Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette is on that corner! I've passed it several times and noted it's old-fashioned appearance, so was planning on going there for breakfast or a burger. TA reviews are very positive but based on IMD and Doug's comments, i'll give it a pass. There are enough other spots in the immediate area that I hate to waste time & money in a so-so spot. So, thanks IMD, et al.

Gwendolynn

Have you been to the Shake Shack on 86th (between Lex and 3rd)?

IMDonehere

I would say that 90% on TA have no idea of what they are talking about when it comes to NY and other places I know well.

There is a really fine bakery in that neighborhood-Two Little Hens

http://www.twolittleredhens.com/TLRH...lOrderMenu.pdf

Personally, I do not see the charm of Shake Shack. The burgers and fries are fine but not spectacular but the shakes are very good.
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A New York institution is on the corner of 86th and 3rd, Papaya King.

No atmosphere, no choices, just franks, fries, and drinks. It is called Papaya King because they serve fruit drinks including one with papaya. I think they just wave a papaya over some sugar water, but it is sweet and cold.

The opposite of fine dining but fun and cheap.

Gwendolynn

IMD…. now you've done it! If one has a sweet tooth the Two Little Red Hens is the end of the line. Their cupcakes are world famous -

My neighbor , until recently, was a frequent visitor to Papaya King. Loved the franks. She'll be 105 in a few months.

doug_stallings

That area has so many great options you won't miss Lexington Candy Shop. You have some of the city's best pastrami at Pastrami Queen, some of the city's best bagels at Tal, Orwasher's is great (I love their cinnamon raisin loaves for French toast), and the strudel at Andre's. I haven't tried Two Little Red Hens, but I'm intrigued.

But don't skip Lexington Candy Shop if you like milkshakes. They are still great.

IMDonehere

My neighbor , until recently, was a frequent visitor to Papaya King. Loved the franks. She'll be 105 in a few months.

I like the franks, but I did not know they were the secret to longevity.
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Have not been to Andre's, so we will try them, next time we are in the neighborhood.

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On the day before you leave, you might want to get some meats at Schaller & Weber to take home, assuming you can get them past the drug sniffing dogs.

http://www.schallerweber.com/

vickiebypass

I wanted to report back on my NYC long weekend, since I took several of these suggestions! Two Little Red Hens was a great find. I went there Saturday morning and got a slice of chocolate pecan pie; slice of cherry pie; piece of pecan crumb coffee cake; and a mini-chocolate peanut butter cupcake. I know, that's a lot of food but truly good bakery items are hard to find these days and since I could see the baker in the back room actually mixing dough, I knew they were "home made" so splurged. About 5 people in front of me in the line and when I left, the line extended to the door.

I also sent to Orwashers since I'm always looking for good bread and bought their Swiss Health bread (grains, nuts & seeds). The pastries tempted me but I had already gone way past my limit at Red Hens.

Schaller & Weber was fun - I bought some wursts and a nice smoky ham butt.

IMD - I live in Stamford, CT so took the train and all my treats made it home safely (except the ones I ate....)

Thanks Fodorites for your suggestions - as always, a font of information.