CALIFORNIA
PIZZA KITCHEN
East 60s
201 E. 60th St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) New York, NY,
10022 (212) 755-7773
West Coast chain offering large selection of California
specialty and exotic This East Side cal. Low price items,
great desserts.
CAFE
ST. BART'S
109 E 50th St
New York, NY 10022
Cross Street: Between Lexington and Park Avenues
Phone: (212) 888-2664
In the warm months, Cafe St. Bart's occupies the capacious
tiled terrace of Saint Bartholomew's Church. The handsome
church looms to one side, the Waldorf-Astoria is across
the street, and midtown's soaring office towers are visible
in every direction. The crowd is a mixture of tourist
families from nearby hotels and professionals enjoying
the air. The menu is solidly Californian with touches
of Mexican and Southern flair. Recomended entrees include
grilled baby lamb chops in a piquant minty sauce or batter-fried
okra with a spicy dip. Try the array of refreshing drinks
includes raspberry lemonade, an assortment of smoothies
and iced teas, and a black cow ice-cream float.
GOOD
This simple spot buzzes on weekends as guests pack the
booths and crowd the tables. Cheat on Atkins with the
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bread or the equally tempting
Vanilla Buttermilk Pancakes. Or stock up on protein with
egg dishes like migas, omelets and breakfast burritos.
The Cheddar Jalapeno Grits have a kick but aren't overwhelmingly
spicy. Diners detect a touch a modesty in the restaurant's
name because the brunch is all-around outstanding.
