If you’re living with Celiac’s Disease you know that restaurant dining can be risky. However, a safe culinary experience is waiting to be had on Lexington Avenue at Lilli and Loo, a restaurant that works with the Gluten Intolerance Group to offer patrons gluten-free Asian cuisine in addition to their standard fare.

At this eatery gluten-free isn’t synonymous with flavor-free. Their reasonably priced and generously portioned GF dishes such as pad Thai, (stir fried rice noodles seasoned with tamarind and garnished with peanuts and lime) are as rich as the originals. Tasty appetizers like the Saigon rolls come with a spicy mint dipping sauce. And diners can request wheat-free soy sauce to be used for GF entrees, creating an extensive and diverse gluten-free selection.

In addition to the menu options, the atmosphere at Lilli and Loo is delightful. The space covers two floors, but still manages to feel cozy. It is designed around ornately sculpted, cherry-red walls, and modern furnishings – all of which gives it a contemporary twist on traditional Asian decor.

So, if you’re a Celiac looking for a place to relinquish your dining worries and you’re out and about in the 10021 area, grab some friends and head to Lilli and Loo. Your gluten-deprived taste buds will thank you.

Lilli and Loo
792 Lexington Avenue
www.lilliandloo.com

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Fish-sicles aren’t on the top of most wish lists. Unless you’re shopping for the polar bears at the Central Park Zoo. Presents for the Animals is an event that delivers yummy gifts to zoo residents, and for $8.00 admission, you can attend the wild party. See snow monkeys un-decorate edible trees and polar bears gnaw open packages filled with peanut butter. Check the website for feeding times, and keep your fingers out of the cage.

Exhibits:

The Polar Circle includes:
Polar Bears
Harbor Seals
Gentoo and Chinstrap Penguins
Tufted Puffins

The Rain Forest includes:
Fairy Blue Birds of Southeast Asia
Scarlet-Chested Parrots of Southern Australia
frogs, lizards, snakes, toads
Colobus Monkeys
Tamarins

The Temperate Territory includes:
California Sea Lion
Red Pandas
Japanese Macaques
Mandarin Ducks
Swan Geese

General Information:

Hours: April – Oct. Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm, Weekends 10 am – 5:30 pm; Nov. – March Daily 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Admission to Wildlife Center includes admission to Children’s Zoo: Adults $8.00; Senior Citizens (65+) $4; Children 3-12 $3.00; Children under 3, Free

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The name is Italian for “grape”, which is quite fitting for this chic yet unassuming 10021 wine bar. Known for it’s extensive selection (there are over forty wines available by the glass and over 200 available by the bottle), the wine list is accompanied by a mouth-watering range of moderately priced appetizers, hearty Tuscan dishes and rich desserts.

The selection of cheeses at Uva is as impressive as the wine. There are fourteen imported varieties from which to choose including Montasio Friulano, a semi-aged cow’s milk cheese from the Friuli region and Caciotta Al Tartufo, a Tuscan cheese infused with truffle oil. Order a mixed platter, (presented on a cheese board for sharing) and enjoy the grapes and candied fruits which accompany it.

Paired with the fine fare is rustic Tuscan décor. Jeweled chandeliers, velvet drapes and wooden furnishings accentuated by an eclectic music selection create a sultry, yet spirited atmosphere, drawing patrons of a similar distinction. The rear exterior space is a garden respite complete with a vine- covered trellis and candlelit tables.

Reflections of Italy are also seen in the owners and staff members at Uva, many of whom are native Italians and all of whom are knowledgeable and gracious. At this establishment, la dolce vita is a reality, therefore the patrons, like the wine, are given time to breathe and absorb their surroundings. Keep in mind that reservations are only taken for large parties, so you may have to wait at the bar for a while. But when it comes to Uva, time at the bar is definitely time well spent.

Uva Wine Bar and Restaurant
1486 Second Avenue, 10021
www.uvawinebarnewyork.com

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Dress Code Host, Sasha, takes you to three of the best shops for your tot. From Giggle on the Upper East Side, Shoofly in 10013, and Kimberly Hall Kids in 10010 this Dress Code keeps your kids safe, stylish and smiling.

First up is the Upper East Side shop Giggle where only the healthiest and safest tried and tested kids products are sold. “The best thing about becoming a parent is remembering to giggle,” explains owner Alison Wing. They even have a stroller parking zone so you can ditch the extra baggage and peruse at your own speed.

1033 Lexington Avenue, 10021

Next is a mix of fun and whimsical products at Shoofly, which provides a schmorgasborg of colorful kids shoes, clothes and accessories. Tutu’s and sandals alike are available, all in a variety of colors and styles. This 10013 shop offers the finest of European soles for the hip kid in your family.

42 Hudson Street, 10013

Last but not least is a shop specializing in colorful creative interiors, Kimberly Hall Kids, the one stop shop for decorating. Shoppers can custom design an entire room around one item or swatch of cloth, or simply stop in to pick up a single piece of décor. Kimberly Hall Kids specializes in playful, humorous designs for the kid in all of us.