Celebrity Picks in New York: Mario Batali

97 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

"A classic chef's hangout for their great raw bar, their turkey burger with cheese, and some of the great Rhones on the wine list."

102 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

"I love Mesa Grill, especially for their lunch on Tuesdays. I take my son Leo, who proclaims that it's his favorite place in town .... [Bobby Flay's] food is exactly what I feel like eating."

2315 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 (map)

"I have been a big fan of Tom Valenti for 10 years, and his new place is pitch-perfect. There is nothing on his menu that does not merit a rave."

5th Ave to Central Park W and 59th St to 110th St, New York, NY 10024 (map)

"In my free time, I love to hang out with my kids in Central Park--or [we] go to the Bronx Zoo."

Central Park West at 79th St, New York, NY 10024 (map)

"The kids really enjoy trips to the Museum of Natural History, so we try to get there as often as we can."