Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Central Park is a beautiful and famous urban park, which divides Manhattan's Upper East and Upper West sides. Not only are there numerous fields for playing ball and sunbathing and plentiful paths for walking, jogging and cycling, but the park also has a zoo and an ice skating rink. Additionally, there are appealing dining options in and around the park..
The Boathouse is a restaurant actually located in Central Park. It is situated on the lake and guests can watch row boats, the occasional gondola and ducks and swans as they dine. Some may find it hard to believe that they are in Manhattan. This spot can accommodate a gourmet meal or a casual drink at the outdoor bar.
The Loeb Boathouse Central Park
East 72nd St. and Park Drive North
New York, NY
212-517-2233
thecentralparkboathouse.com
Patrons may feel as though they stepped back in time at Cafe Sabarsky, a Viennese cafe modeled after those frequented by artists and intellectuals at the turn of the century. Fittingly, the cafe is housed at the Neue Galerie. Guests may want to stop by in the morning for a cup of freshly brewed coffee and breakfast, which could range from a full breakfast of eggs, breakfast meats and cheeses to baked goods and jams, or for a late afternoon pick-me-up of Viennese hot chocolate and a piece of sachertorte or apple strudel. Lunch, dinner and wine menus are also available. The items are pricey but dining at the cafe is an experience and it is right across the street from the park.
Neue Galerie New York
1048 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10028
212-628-6200
cafesabarsky.com
This restaurant is near upper Central Park and features comfort foods in a relaxed, upbeat environment. The dining room has a red-and-white checkerboard floor, and is modeled after the owner's childhood Alabama kitchen. The restaurant is near Columbia University and, hence, attracts students as well as native New Yorkers and the occasional celebrity sighting, including former President Clinton. Favorites on the menu include the fried chicken, ribs, mac and cheese and fruit cobbler.
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
366 W. 110th Street, NYC
212-865-6744
spoonbreadinc.com