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QG: New York City's QuickGuide
Midtown East
From E. 23rd to E. 58th sts., btw the East River & Fifth Ave.
Cultural institutions, international landmarks, specialty shops and an array of eclectic restaurants line the streets of Manhattan’s bustling city center.
Turtle Bay
» 9:00 a.m.
Macchiato Espresso Bar 141 E. 44th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 1.212.867.6772. Wake up to a strong freshly brewed cappuccino and a ham-and-cheese croissant while lingering over the daily paper.
» 10:30 a.m.
Build-A-Bear Workshop® 565 Fifth Ave., at 46th St., 1.212.871.7080. Make your very own furry friends—from teddy bears and puppies to elephants and pandas—and dress them up in summer gear or colorful costumes, including the Cowardly Lion, Batman and Cinderella.
» Noon.
The World of Golf 147 E. 47th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 1.212.755.9398. Shop around for a set of golf clubs and other sleek accessories and practice your swing at the Callaway Golf Performance Center.
» 1:00 p.m.
Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant Grand Central Terminal, lower level, E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 1.212.490.6650, www.oyster barny.com. Take a seat at the counter beneath the vaulted tile ceiling of this landmark eatery in the famed transportation hub and savor a dozen East Coast oysters and a helping of broiled Maine day boat sea scallops.
» 2:30 p.m.
New York Transit Museum Grand Central Terminal, Museum Gallery Annex, enter at corner of E. 42nd St. & Vanderbilt Ave., 1.212.878.0106. Explore historical exhibitions of the city’s public transportation system, which showcase photographs, maps and illustrations.
» 4:00 p.m.
Allen-Edmonds 24 E. 44th St., at Madison Ave., 1.212.682.3144. Browse the men’s collection of comfortable, casual and dress shoes for every occasion at this footwear mecca.
» 4:45 p.m.
Diesel 685 Fifth Ave., at 54th St., 1.212.755.3555. Scan the vast selection of more than 100 cuts and washes of denim and 50 styles of sunglasses at the Italian brand’s Midtown boutique.
» 5:30 p.m.
American Girl Place 609 Fifth Ave., at 49th St., 1.877.247.5223, www.americangirl.com. Pick up the newest American Girl doll, Rebecca Rubin, for your favorite little girl and stop by Avenue AG to see the latest diminutive items, including accessories and pint-size stuffed animals.
» 6:30 p.m.
Inside Park at St. Bart’s Saint Bartholomew’s Church, 109 E. 50th St., btw Lexington & Park aves., 1.212.593.3333. Dine on goat cheese cream and pimento croquettes and grilled local swordfish niçoise with green beans, pastured egg and saffron potatoes.