maleficent

Advice: Just look like you know where you are going. NYC is teeming with tourists that time of year, so you really won't stand out. NY'ers are a friendly bunch,and have many many opinions, if you get stuck, ask for help.

A really good steak -
Peter Luger's In Brooklyn - (it's in a shitty area of brooklyn, but easy to get to -- the restuarant IS NOT cheap - and they do not accept plastic - I'd also make your reservation well in advance. (This should be an easy cab ride from downtown)

Ice Cream:
(Cynthetiq has mentioned a place in Chinatown I think,
Or if you are feeling decadent- -go to Serendipity, near Central Park for a frozen Hot CHocolate. (Especially nice if you've been wandering 5th avenue at all the windows and been visiting the tree in Rockefeller Center)

Deli Sandwich:
KInda touristy
Carnegie Deli
Stage Deli

or the less touristy Second Ave Deli - -

all will give you mammouth sandwichs that you will remember forever -- (Go for the Reuben)

Pizza:
Patsys Under the Brooklyn Bridge (there's a subway right there, and it's across the street from a swanky restaurant that has some stunning views, Patsy's has tons of really cool photos on the wall - I love going there)

Totonnes in Coney Island (don't go at night, it's not in the best area but during the day it's safe)

John's in greenwich village

(all make the brick oven, thin crust - absolutely perfect pizza)


Muffins and Coffee - -for less than 2 bucks, the sidewalk vendors have some of the tastiest coffee in NYC...

Noodle houses are all over the city, I'm not sure I could say whcih one is the best

and HAVE A BLAST...

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