Where's a good spot to eat with children and grandparents around Washington Square area?

–Mia

We both love Otto on 8th Street. Great pizza, pasta, salads and fabulous wine. They bring crayons and a "worksheet" with connect the dots, word search....They also have long thin breadsticks the children love to use a swords.

I have friends stopping in NY for one night on their way back from Europe and want to take them out to a great dinner. Doesn't have to be expensive or fancy, just great food. Downtown or west side preferred. Thanks!

–Helen

Cookshop. YUM! Don't miss the fried hominy!

Help where can I find a festive place to have christmas brunch, where they would be serving food like waffles, pancakes etc

–Susan

Try Town Restaurant, Bryant Park Grill, the Tribeca Grand Hotel Church Lounge, or the Ritz Carlton Battery Park (great views!). Happy holidays!

Need to throw a bridal shower for about 25 people and don't want to spend a fortune. Any fun location ideas?

–Rachel

The past two bridal showers Alyssa's given were at Rosa Mexicano Union Square and inoteca on the Lower East Side. Note the tie that binds--both involve alcohol--the secret behind any successful bridal shower! Both restaurants have great private rooms and are great settings for a shower.

Where's a good spot to eat before a Carnegie Hall performance?

–Lisa

The oh so delicious Blue Ribbon Sushi and Grill just opened a new outpost across from Time Warner Center. They don't take reservations, so leave plenty of time or forget the show and have a couple more drinks.