Dan Japanese Restaurant

New York $$ ****
On our second day in New York, we wanted Asian food again. This time, we were on the Upper West Side, so we walked down Broadway. After passing some pricey sushi places, swanky Italian restaurants, and unappealing Greek diners, we found Dan. Another success!

Dan Japanese Restaurant is tastefully decorated, and the food was pretty good but not spectacular. I ordered the beef sukiyaki. It probably was not the most authentic -- it sort of reminded me of Koji Osakaya in Portland, but a tad better -- but we were satisfied. The best part about the restaurant was the conversations we heard by sitting right next to (hey, this is New York) a very interesting couple of guys. Uhh... I think that's all I should say for this.

Dan Japanese Restaurant (Upper West Side)
2018 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
Mon-Sat Noon-2pm, 5pm-11pm
Sun 4pm-11pm

Magnolia Bakery

New York $ *****
Do I even need to write a post for this? In case you live in a bubble and/or don't watch Sex and the City (good for you!), Magnolia Bakery is a New York chain specializing in cupcakes. Huge, delicious cupcakes. I will have fond memories of this place regardless of the cupcakes' taste because I am in love with New York. However, this place is actually quite good.

Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleeker Street (West Village)
New York, NY 10014

200 Columbus Avenue (Upper West Side)
New York, NY 10023

1240 Avenue of the Americas (Midtown)
New York, NY 10036