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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Jaleo for tapas, Zaytinya for mezze, or Oyamel for Mexican small plates. [/quote]

Oyamel is one of my 13 YO DD's favorite restaurants[/quot

Yup, my kids have regularly asked for Jaleo or Oyamel for specially occasions since they were young.  Google chef Jose Andre first so your kid can learn how how impressive he is as a chef and humanitarian.  He fed Puerto Rico after the hurricane, for God’s sake![/quote]
That’s part of why I recommended these restaurants. But they’re also just excellent restaurants that do have a slightly special feel. My 13 YO loves them. [/quote]

Totally agree!  My 11 yo DD loves these.  Also another newer Jose Andres restaurant, China Chilcano.  All have a fun, festive atmosphere and terrific food.[/quote]

My 11yo DD also loves all of Jose Andres' restaurants, but I think Jaleo is probably her favorite. The decor is really quirky, and you can order lots of small plates to share, so kids can be a little adventurous in ordering because they're not stuck with a huge plate of something they don't like. My DD has chosen Rasika (amazing upscale Indian—don't miss the fried spinach) and Brasserie Beck (Belgian, for steamed mussels, steak frites, etc.) for birthdays in the past, and also loves Matchbox (mini burgers and wood-fired pizza) and Central.

Agree that Central feels a little fancy, but the food isn't too weird or confusing. This might be a really good bet, because there's something on the menu for everyone, and it feels special but not stuffy. They're used to out-of-town visitors, and I've seen people dressed up very nicely sitting alongside people who clearly just came from a museum day. The fried chicken is to die for—and my DD and I could both eat our weight in the cheese gougeres! Desserts are fun, too, with things like an larger, upscale version of a Kit Kat bar. [/quote]

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