lunch or dinner. around 78th and Madison. Fun and delicious (like Zabar's)
E.A.T
Mural on walls was painted by Ludwig Bemelman (of the "Madeline Books"). There is piano music and nice nibbles with drinks in the evening. Fun.
Bemelmans Bar
Have a snack in The Gallery of the Carlyle Hotel. Fun for morning coffee, lunch, tea.. (chef salads, hamburgers, great coffee..) look out for celebrities .. - plus great shopping, high end, up and down Madison around this hotel.
The Gallery
I love to pop in here for a cappucino at the stand up - gorgeous - coffee bar. European feel. Serious coffee (-for NY)
Across the street from the Carlyle and up a few blocks, on Madison.
great puffy jackets that pack easily etc. -they are all over the world so you probably know them, but the 5th ave store in NY is great.
Uniqlo
For lunch or dinner. Reserve. In Grand Central Station - downstairs.
Grand Central Station Oyster Bar
(3 floors) This is across the street from the Carlyle Hotel (76 & Madison). Best, most fun pharmacy, EVER. (cashmere socks, nightgowns, Halloween masks, make up....)