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I planned my stop here in May 2005 with some hesitation. It seemed so heavily advertised and its website dropped celeb names so freely, I was afraid Serendipity was famous for the sake of being famous. How wrong I was! There was a reason the wait here around 4 PM on a Sunday (admittedly, a holiday weekend) was two hours...this place is fabulous!
Basically everyone famous has been here, apparently! Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2005, Serendipity was/is an admitted favorite of icons such as Jackie Kennedy, Andy Warhol, Grace Kelly, Oprah, Cher, and just about every other celebrity out there.
See my following tips. But it's all about the Frrozen Hot Chocolate...it's one of those "so good, you want to cry" sorts of delicacies.
However, the dinner menu has plenty of merit in its own right! I would advice a small main course if you intend to properly enjoy the giant desserts, though! Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 225 East 60th Street, New York, NYPhone: 212-838-3531Directions: Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.Website: http://www.serendipity3.com/
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Serendipity is a New York landmark. When in New York, you can't miss visiting this restaurant. It is over-rated and touristy, but it is famous because they have established themselves uniquely long ago when others have not thought about the "frozen hot chocolate" and other goodies. So, why not try it when you're in town to check it out yourself?
I received great service. My waiter was highly skilled, efficient and pleasant. I will definitely go back to Serendipity when the opportunity arises again.
I suggest to go there early (before the lunch/dinner peak periods) as this tiny place gets packed quickly.
The frozen hot chocolate, yummy sundaes, other mouth-watering desserts, and other good ol' American fare (e.g., chicket pot pie, etc.). Theme: AmericanPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 225 East 60th Street, New York, NYPhone: 212-838-3531Directions: Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.Website: http://www.serendipity3.com/
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This place is fantastic. It's kitschy and cute and everybody likes it, no matter what age you are. While the items off the main menu are delicious, it's real treat lies in the specialty desserts.
This restaurant is very..mixed. There's no way to describe it, it's a cute mishmash of all decorative styles, with Tiffany Lamps and distortion funhouse mirrors and marble tables. It has a very casual yet hip and classy atmosphere, particularly the top floor. The top floor is more reserved and quiet, as well as spacious.
The waiters are fantastic. They all have a sense of humor and are very, very helpful. Leave a big tip!
I would say that the Fruit Crepes for dessert are best. The item that everybody talks about and is supposedly this restaurant's 'specialty' however, is the Frozen Hot Chocolate. That is delicious as well, but personally I am not a great chocolate lover and this thing is exactly what the name is, a huge dose of iced chocolate topped with whipped cream. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: 225 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022 You can take the N, R,4,5,6 there at Lexington, which is right next to Bloomingdales. From the Men's department you can see 60th street and just walk up thereOther Contact: www.serendipity3.com
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Now immortalized by the recent movie, this adorable little dessert place has been a NYC institution for years. Housed in an old brownstone, you walk into a little store selling everything from drink mixes so you can make your own serendipity hot chocolate to toys (ok, so the White Trash Doll was a bit weird). And of course they have the movie for sale on DVD.
Don't even think of going on Valentines Day weekend. Average wait- 2 hours. But then you can put your name in and go to Bloomies in the meantime.
The restaurant's signature is Frozen Hot Chocolate, a slushie version of everybody's cold-weather favorite. The "hot chocolate" is a slushy, mousse-like concoction consisting of fourteen types of chocolate and exotic cocoas, pillows of fresh whipped cream, and chocolate shavings. Other crowd pleasers include dark double devil mousse, celestial carrot cake, lemon icebox pie, and anything with hot fudge. They also have fairly good hamburgers and hotdogs but one really goes for the dessert. Leave a Comment Theme: DessertPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 225 E. 60th St. (btw. 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.)Phone: 212-838-3531Directions: Upper East Side (a block from Bloomingdales). Take the 4,5,6 subway to 59th.Website: www.serendipity3.com
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