No Strollers Please!
OK. I'm reading a review of The Red Cat, where I've always wanted to go, on Words to Eat By, and I'm suddenly desperate. Are there any wonderfully interesting restaurants in NYC where I won't get dirty looks for bringing a stroller? I just had lunch at California Pizza Kitchen, and while I love their chopped salads, with the perfect distribution of ingredients and dressing (and available in half sizes!), it's certainly nothing to brag on. I hear Schiller's is very kid-friendly, and I read a review of Lupa written by a man who always takes his young daughter there, but what about babies? Anyone recommend someplace?
I tended to stay away from places with white table cloths, but mostly when the kids were older and pulling things, knocking glasses over etc. How old is he? With a small baby it is actually easier. I would go in the off-hours, early for dinner or for a late lunch. I remember a lovely lunch at L'Ecole once and my daughter slept through the whole thing. If you can time it with a nap that would be terrific.
Seriously, since kids, I don't get out so much anymore thus my repertoire of great restaurants is not very up-to-date. We had a very nice meal at Little Giant a while ago and I would like to go back. It was a very pleasant place (I think someone had a baby there, but I am not sure) and if you came early I don't think anyone would mind.
Take advantage while he is small and you can take him along.