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On this week's Ask the Critic, Carey laid down the law about where to eat and avoid in Little Italy and recommended midtown restaurants good for kids.

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Previously on Ask the Critic

• Ask the Critic: Where to Eat (and Avoid) in Little Italy, Midtown with Kids
• Solo NYC Dining, Birthday Brunch
• Valentine's Day Food Crawl, Best Restaurants for Kids in NYC, Great BYOBs
• Where Should I Have My Post-Wedding Lunch, Quiet Restaurants Good for Groups