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looks great. i've never been to the one in park slope though i've passed by zillions of times and i didn't realize they are related. looks like though it makes sense to try the kips bay one!

i have these about once a week. i just thought it was a name that colson's made up. i didn't realize it was a "thing." they are always pretty good. not too sweet though it's a bit sticky taking off their wrapper. personally, i think it's the best thing on their pastry menu.

good assessment. i have never been that into any of their cookies, and i am very bummed that bklyn larder has decided to carry their cupcakes which i really think are not worthwhile (and definitely not for the price).

i sooo wish it were easier to eat here.

i do love num pang and i am a huge fan of snow cones, and cherry is my favorite, but the day i got mine the ratio just wasn't there. way way too much ice and not enough juice so i think it may depend on the maker for perfection.

i've been curious about this place. about 5 years ago i used to get stuff from here and it was pretty good -- a little uneven, but saw that they had expanded but not eaten there. glad for the update.

Hi,

We have 2 little kids and eat out a lot in Manhattan. Here are some ideas of places with decent food and kiddie options:

-Co -- for lunch. It's pricier than your usual pizza place but this could be your one special dining option during the week. 24th and 9th I think.

-hill country barbecue, is a fun spot, not at all fancy and you should be able to deal with everyone's food requirements. on 26th street near broadway i think.

-joe's shanghai -- maybe not the best chinese in chinatown manhattan but they do have good dumplings, and it can be very affordable for a group.

-e.j.'s luncheonette: this is really basic not the best food but definitely excellent for families, and kids too. there is one on 3rd avenue in the 70s on the east side, and one on the west side (i like the east side one better). french toast is decent, eggs are fine. just stick to basics and service is super fast. and an added bonus it's cheap.

-the burger joint inside the parker meridian hotel on 57th street. great for families, very good burgers. can get crowded so be sure to send someone ahead to order. and it is basically burgers and fries. don't expect much else.

-cabrito, good for mexican in the village, and big enough for a group and is petty authentic. not super cheap but tasty.

-serafina (there are a few of these, on on the upper east side near 79th street) is good decent pasta and enough room for a group and fast and easy for kids.

-penelope on lexington avenue in the 30s is a good brunch/dinner spot. you might want to try to reserve but american food is solid and there is enough room for you all.

-if you are interested in being a bit more adventuresome, there are a few great indian places on lexington avenue in the 20s. a few of them are southern indian which is all vegetarian and they can get big dosas (there is also a dosa cart at washington square park that is supposed to be good) or other fun things. you should probably do a little more research before picking a place there.

And Shake Shack is a great choice but expect to wait a long long time so either have someone order first and have the kids meet you later (there are 2 locations: -outside at Madison Square Park or Upper West Side near the Natural History Museum).

and time out kids is a good resource, but i don't always trust the recommendations for food.

hope that helps. laura

i haven't had the filled churros, but i have to say that i really loved the regular ones and thought that they were not missing out on. the ones i had were just the right amount of chewiness and dough and the sugar sprinkling was excellent. so maybe the ones i got were right out of the fryer. i do imagine they don't age well.