Thanks to a baby boom on the Upper West Side, this highly coveted school is among the city's most overcrowded. Kindergarten enrollment increased from 122 in 2005 to 171 in 2009. En savoir plus .
Worth trying at this posh but low-key place: the two-course prix-fixe lunch ($8) with vegetable dumplings stuffed with shiitake mushroom, sweet corn and peanut, plus steaming pad see ew with beef. En savoir plus .
Catch N before he sails into the sunset on his boat, The Charlotte. Or go with him—he’s been known to take impromptu trips (and even more impromptu guests) around the island. En savoir plus .
Standouts on the daily brunch menu include the earthy and rich enmoladas with duck meat (tortillas dipped in mole sauce, filled and rolled) for $12. En savoir plus .
95 of the wines in the 495-strong collection here can be bought in two-ounce tastes or five-ounce glasses, with prices starting at $3.50. Our pick for Where to Drink near Wall Street. En savoir plus .
Is 2010 the year of the meatball? We picked our 9 favorites in the new Cheap Eats issue, including Marco Canora's veal-ricotta balls which he serves on a toasted baguette here. En savoir plus .
The lunch special is popular: for $9.99, diners can get fried rice or noodles, a choice of two satays and a side of seasonal greens or tofu. The $4 Alpukat drink is also a big hit. En savoir plus .
Check out the latest offering from the Freeman's folks for an accessible, all-day menu of egg dishes like the Yosemite (poached, with succotash), and the inventive “build-a-biscuit” program. En savoir plus .
Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this casual Italian spot and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! En savoir plus .