In town for the sales and looking for someplace new and different to eat, shop or visit? Let the TDN help! Following up on our popular Best Bets on the Jersey Shore series during Breeders' Cup week, TDN subscribers now regularly recommend dining and shopping options to our out-of-town readers.

American Girl Cafe (New York City, NY - Dining)

609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St.
Web: www.americangirl.com
Type: Fun, feminine décor with tasty food
Brunch, $19 per person. Seating at 9:30. Lunch, $23 per person. Seatings at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Afternoon tea, $20 pp. Seating, 4 p.m. Dinner, $25 p.p. Seatings at 5:30, 7:30.

On the same trip, we had lunch at the Café at the American Girl Place, which was fun and delicious. The pink decor was nice and feminine. You get started with delicious cinnamon rolls and pretzel bread. The French dip was flavorful, yet subtle. The chocolate mousse was light and chocolatey. The Cafe is well worth the trip. P. S. Make sure your dad brings some extra $ for shopping.

-- Scarlett Murphy

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