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Best for Families in New York

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The family of owner Peter Benfaremo (the self-proclaimed Lemon Ice King of Corona) has been serving up Italian ices in this Queens location of for over 50 years. The ices come in dozens of flavors, ranging from standards like lemon, coconut and chocolate to exotics like peanut butter, cantaloupe and raspberry. All are made with fresh ingredients. Expect to wait for your ice as there is almost always a line, especially in the summer.

Ices, sorbets and gelato are what you will find at Il Laboratorio Del Gelato. Over 50 gelato flavors and over 45 types of sorbets line the menu card, just as loads of interesting tubs, spoons and scoops line the windows of the outlet. The all-time kiddie favorite remains chocolate, while most grown-ups go in for the vanilla. More delectable options include licorice, apple cinnamon, Black Mission Fig, and the sinful chocolate-chocolate chip.

For a taste of old-school New York, come to this former apothecary, now known as the Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain. The Farmacy now is a classic soda fountain, where guests can come to get a taste of delicious ice cream and nostalgia. Monster sundaes, milkshakes, egg creams, and sparkling sodas are what the place is really known for. However, they also offer up a solid menu of classic American dishes like grilled cheese or meatloaf sandwiches. Kids and adults alike can enjoy the tasty offerings in this delightfully old-timey soda fountain.

Located in West Village neighborhood of New York city, Nami Nori is a small authentic Japanese restaurant. The restaurant focuses on presentation as traditional Japanese dishes are prepared in a unique manner and served in the form of delicious rolls. If you want to try something new but with authentic Japanese taste, make a stop at Nami Nori.

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Who would have thought that some of the best homemade ice creams in New York City are located right in the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown? The dozens of flavors include Spicy Ginger embedded with tiny ginger pieces, Mild Red Bean and the ever-popular Green Tea. Lychee Nut and Pistachio are also amazing. The tiny shop has no seating area but the winding streets of Chinatown provide ample good view while you stroll with your treat.

Burgers, shakes, sodas and pretty much all the classic fast food staples can be found at this revered burger joint in Madison Square Park. In addition to addictive burgers and shakes, the Shack offers a leafy outdoor setting for its patrons to watch the city go by. The surprise here is that they serve booze with your burger; from beer, to reds and whites available by glass and bottle, grab one and try to find a spot on the grass. What's more, they're dog-friendly and they have a few things on the menu as well for your pooch. During the spring and summer, the line outside can be inexorably long, however there are other locations around Manhattan which are only a cab ride away.

Are you possessed with the nagging urge for chocolate that you just can not get over? Well, this dessert house will bail you out with its notorious cocoa concoctions. Sip hot, dark or white chocolate, or a creamy, fragrant cappuccino. To break your fast in the morning there are strawberry-topped waffles, peanut butter brioche French toast, or bagels and pastries. Then crepes, lasagna, sausages, salmon quiche, salads and soups are up for grabs for lunch. Let your kids squeal over the specialties crafted for them in the menu. If you are prone to piling on the pounds, avail of the reduced calories menu that cuts back the flab while you take the choco ride!

If you are greeted with a pat on the head and hoisted up on a stool, you know you are in Billy's Bakery. Very old-school retro, from the walls to the wallpaper, it is indeed charming given that it is New York. Fancy a cupcake, cookie, chocolate or muffin? Then Billy's bakery is the way to head. Cakes can be ordered from Billy's Bakery a day in advance, and if something elaborate, maybe two.

Serving the people of New York since 1920, Nom Wah Tea Parlor is one of the longest-running dim-sum restaurants in the neighborhood. The interiors are simple with a brown chequered floor and yellow walls with pictures hanging on them. One must try their chef's special- Shanghainese soup dumplings, Minced beef dumplings in soup, Shrimp and snow pea leaf dumplings, Salt and pepper pork chops. Do not forget to try their teas, available in varieties of flavors like Jasmine, Long-jing (dragon well tea), Chrysanthemum, Shui Hisen, and more. To finish the meal on a happy note, their almond cookies, steamed red bean buns, and steamed lotus buns seem to do wonders for customers. So if you are looking for authentic Chinese cuisine with great dim sum head straight to Nom Wah Tea Parlor and you won't be disappointed.

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In 1897, Gennaro Lombardi started selling tomato pies to workers from a humble storefront on Spring Street. In 1905, he transformed it into what would become the first pizzeria in the United States. The original location closed in 1984, but the family reopened this pizzeria in 1994, right down the street. Inside, the magnificent, brick-oven pizza comes to your table the same way it did over a century ago. It's simple, crusty and much beloved by the locals and tourists. The pizzas use classic ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and real Mozzarella di Bufala, and the menu also includes fresh salads, pastas, and desserts.

This charming tea room is based on Alice in Wonderland, and is a hit with kids who love coming here for after school treats. Kids get to wear butterfly wings while having their special tea, which features gigantic scones served with preserves and cream. Grown ups enjoy the extensive tea menu with its many teas sourced from all over the world, as well and the newly introduced "Mar-tea-nis." Tea at Alice's Tea Cup: Chapter II also influences the lunch menu, which features an excellent Lapsang Souchong smoked chicken sandwich. The menu features various prix-fixe options and a brunch menu as well.

For those New Yorkers who yearn for a taste of Vermont without leaving the city, Good Enough To Eat satisfies with down home decor and simple comfort food. It is incredibly popular for brunch, with lines around the corner; however, the food is not really good enough to warrant such a long wait. The small space can also get crowded for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week.

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