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Shopping: We love Trader Joe's on Metropolitan Avenue in Forest Hills. We love their fresh, mostly organic products that won't break the bank. My toddler loves to grab a snack at the demo station. While I wish that they carried some mainstream brands (no Hellman's Mayo here), but we love their salad dressings, frozen foods (samosas anyone?) and fresh, mostly organic produce. Their reusable shopping bags are reasonable (we stocked up) and now use them for all of our grocery shopping.
Dining: Dani's House of Pizza right in the heart of Kew Gardens, NY, is a family-owned Italian joint that serves delicious pizza in the front part, and even more wonderful Italian classics in their small dining room. Bring your own booster seat (sorry, no highchairs) and stash your stroller in your trunk (it's really a tiny place). The prices are a steal and we've never gone home unsatisfied! The waitresses are sweet and treat you like family. My son has his first taste of red sauce here.
Play: We love going to Forest Park - the third largest park in Queens. We can hit the playground, through a ball around on the grass, walk a trail, or even go horseback riding (we're going to wait until my toddler is much older though!). The shady park makes it an ideal destination on a really sunny day (and you can find lots of parking on the street). Now that ther weather's better in NYC, the frog sprinklers are on!
Educational: We absolutely adore the NY Hall of Science. The toddler play area is a great place to let your little ones run around safely. They have new exhibits constantly, plus a fantastic new outside playground. We are members and take full advantage of this museum. On Sundays they have a Farmer's Market in the parking lot.
Entertaining Out of Towners: Since we usually entertain our friends with babies, we like to head back to Manhattan and hit either the Museum of Natural History or the fun Baby Loves Disco party.
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