Can you believe that the tree came into the city today! That means from now until after the New Year the Rockefeller Center area will be filled with holiday shoppers, tree views and hungry people. Here are a few places you might want to think about.
2008 Dining Near the Tree
Pulse
45 Rockefeller Plaza, at 50th St.
212-218-8666
This semi-secret Asian restaurant at Sports Club/LA has a view of the tree and overlooks the Skating rink. The restaurant is open to the general public despite its concealed location on the third floor of the Sports Club/LA at Rockefeller Center.
Jumbo Lump Crab Sandwich $22 Mini Cheese Burgers serves with salad $13
La Bonne Soupe
48 West 55th Street
212-586-7650
Hamburgers, crepes etc. served in a charming atmosphere
Soups served with bread, salad, dessert and a glass of wine or beverage of choice $17.25 Omelet’s served with salad $11.95, Quiche Lorraine with salad $11.95
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Soba Nippon
19 W. 52nd St., nr. Fifth Ave.
212-489-2525
They serve sushi, soba noodles, Udon noodles etc
Udon noodle lunch served with salad and Inar1 $17.00 and Chicken Teriyaki with soup and salad $25.00
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Ellen's Stardust Diner 
1650 Broadway, At 51st St
212-956-5151
Singing Wait staff
Bowl of Chili with Baked with cheddar cheese Add bacon or guacamole for $1.25 Wraps
Serve with Fries and Pickles $12.95 Chopped salads, sandwiches, confort food etc
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Prime Burger
5 E. 51st St., nr. Madison Ave
212-759-4729
Sarah Jessica Parker told Oprah “Prime Burgers are the best burgers in New York City”. Swing Tray seating like old fashion school desks or counter service Maybe not a great pick for a seat down meal but petite Burgers start a $4.25 and you can get 2 Juicy Prime Burgers, Golden Brown French Fries, and Assorted Relishes all for $9.50
with Cheese $10.50
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Bobby Vans (formerly Osteria Stella location)
135 W. 50th St., nr. Seventh Ave.
212-957-5050
Here you can have Pizza, pasta, salads sandwiches, full dinners, and steak house classics
in a lovely setting. -the famous Harry’s Salads $18.95 Pizzas start at $18.95
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The Burger Joint
119 W 56 the Street
212-708-7414
In the lobby of the Le Parker Meridien Hotel you can have a $7.00 burger and a beer
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American Girl Cafe
609 Fifth Ave 49th Street
212-371-2220
New York’s American Girl Cafe is a place for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and parties. For reservations and seating times, call toll-free 1-877-247-5223. Brunch Every day during the holiday season) is $19 per person, 9:30 a.m., Lunch is $23 per person, Approximate-seating times: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Tea is $20 per person. Approximate seating time: 4 p.m. Dinner is $25 per person, Approximate seating times: 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m
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