Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Take a break from sightseeing in the Big Apple and grab a bite to eat. Good lunch restaurants in Manhattan offer platters ranging from traditional favorites to innovative fusion entrees. Spend just a few bucks and "cop a squat" on a street bench, or sit down for a fine dining experience in the middle of the day. New York City offers the opportunity to sample the world through ethnic cuisine.
The Grano Trattoria, situated in the heart of Greenwich Village, specializes in Italian cuisine. An old, brick façade disguises a modern interior with romantic touches. Pizzas come in a bevy of styles, cooked in a wood-burning oven. This classic restaurant has earned accolades from "Zagat" and "Time Out New York." Menu items include bruschette alla napoletana; insalata contadina; sauteed mussels basted with lemon and pepper sauce; and calamari and goat cheese tarts peppered with caramelized onions.
Grano Trattoria
21 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY 10014
212-645-2121
granonyc.com
Kitchenette features an old-fashioned 1950's flare and specializes in traditional American cuisine. A rave review from Zagat's states that Kitchenette is the "Best place to go for Mom's cooking" in New York City. Homemade cakes and pies adorn the dining counter, inviting guests to lift the glass top to enjoy a sweet slice. In addition to dine-in meals, the restaurant offers catering, pints of homemade jam and cookie dough for sale and children's birthday parties. Menu items include turkey meatloaf and mashed potato platters, four cheese macaroni, chicken marinated in a homemade barbeque sauce with a side of macaroni salad, oven-roasted garlic French fries and a spicy catfish sandwich with avocado tartar sauce.
Kitchenette
156 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
212-531-7600
kitchenetterestaurant.com
After a morning spent viewing the exhibits at museums on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, stop in at JoJo for a fine meal. Enjoy award-winning French cuisine in a lavish dining area. JoJo earned recognition when awarded the "Best Dessert" honor during the "Best of New York Awards," and appears on the "101 Best New York Restaurants" list. Menu items include roasted chicken marinated in ginger and coriander, baked lobster, smoked salmon, roasted cod and beet green ravioli smothered in marjoram brown butter. Save some room for the house specialty, Valrhona cake.
JoJo
160 E. Sixty-Fourth St.
New York, NY 10021
212-223-5656
jean-georges.com
Dawat specializes in Indian cuisine, and was the winner of the "Best of Citysearch" two years in a row. The word "Dawat" translates into "invitation to feast." An elegant, yet simple atmosphere offers an upscale dining experience. The restaurant is a partner with "City Harvest," a non-profit organization that donates food to feed the hungry in New York City. Restaurant specialties include Lamb Curry, Scallops Caldin, Chicken Jai Frazie, Duck Vindaloo and Goat Biryani.
Dawat
210 East 58th Street
New York, NY 10022
646-755-9366
dawatrestaurant.com