thinking about that journal made me want to make a list of the restaurants i would write in that journal if i were giving it to someone who would travel to new york for a gift. these are the first that popped into my mind at the moment...
1.
lil' frankies- amazing italian food

2.
sugar- cute small cafe with great gelato

3.
cafe lalo- lovely desserts, also the location in you've got mail

4.
kitchenette- the best place for brunch on a saturday morning

5.
lemongrass grill, the karaoke location- great thai food

6.
edgar's cafe- nice little place in the building where edgar allan poe once lived