TRAVEL
Our Favorite Spots near the Central Park Zoo
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RESTAURANTS: Lunch
JG Melon
The best burger in NYC, no questions asked. Casual and crowded pub vibe
Via Quadronno
A nice selection of fresh Italian panini between the Zoo and uptown Museums
Sarabeth’s
Quintessential upscale UES brunch spot with a variety of pancakes as the main stars of the show
Los Tacos No.1
A small chain (original location in Chelsea Market) of some of NYC’s best tacos
Milos Midtown
The best Greek food in NYC. Its lunch prix-fixe option cannot be beat value-wise
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RESTAURANTS: Dinner
Avra Madison
Swanky digs and excellent Greek food at the second city location of this mini-chain; reservations recommended
Le Bilboquet
Elegant venue dishing out modern takes on French food, known for its tuna tartare and cajun chicken; reservations recommended
Il Mulino New York
Uptown location of upscale mini-chain; terrific Italian food doled out in large portions with hefty price tags; reservations recommended
David Burke Tavern
Tried and true UES classic with an extensive American menu spanning a variety of meat and seafood dishes in spacious and classy digs
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RESTAURANTS:
A special kind of dinner
The Polo Bar
Know someone who knows someone who knows of the existence of someone who can get you a table? Enjoy your dinner here!
Marea
Arguably the best pasta in NYC (octopus fusilli FTW); two-Michelin starred restaurant is a historic city fine-dining destination and sports a tad older crowd than other places on this list; reservations required
The Grill
Located in the Seagram Building, The Grill is a grandiose meat-centric mecca from Major Food Group, which is known for an extensive list of other popular institutions like Carbone and Torrisi; reservations required
Bad Roman
Looking for a fun, boisterous dining experience? The playful, maximalist Bad Roman may be just for you! Settle into an all-red banquet for a good time and coastal Italian-inspired food; reservations required
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ACCOMMODATIONS
There is no shortage of great hotels in the Midtown area. For your convenience, we have secured three options with discounted rates within walking distance of the Zoo.
1 Hotel Central Park
1414 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Dream Midtown
This is where we are hosting our after party
210 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
The Luxury Collection Hotel Manhattan Midtown
151 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019