nyc: I was planning on going to Serendipity3 during my trip to NYC next week, until I found out it was closed because of a rat infestation! Does anyone know any nice, teen friendly, inexpensive, and informal restaurants in NYC? Something out of the ordinary, not just your average Olive Garden or Applebee's. Thanks!|||Jillian, Pizza is always a hit. John's Pizzeria on 44th St is right off Times Square and housed within the cavernous atmosphere of a former theater. It's loud and hectic and touristy, but pretty exciting for a teen. You could also try John's on Bleecker St (in the Village) or Lombardi's (in Little Italy), or even Grimaldi's (in Brooklyn underneath the Brooklyn Bridge) for more old-school, small-scale New York atmosphere (although all get crowded). Right next door to John's (44th) is Carmine's, a family-style Italian restaurant with a long-standing reputation and a similar atmosphere to John's. If the weather's nice, consider strolling down to Madison Square Park (at 23rd & 5th) and stopping by the Shake Shack. This is an "upscale" gourmet burger & milkshake stand run by a well-regarded New York restauranteer that's nestled down right in the middle of the park. It's something of a phenomenon in this city and provides great (outdoor) atmosphere. The lines can get really long here, so be wary of the lunch hour rush if you can help it.|||I believe that Serendipity 3 opened up again. It closed in Nov. 2007, and reopened Dec. 2007.|||Mcdonalds