Amici's East Coast Pizzeria

Big-portion comfort food with a bear mascot everywhere, a cubs' menu, and staff practiced at wrangling family tables.

Park with a train station themed play area, a rose garden and sports fields.

Farm-to-table on Hartz Avenue where the grown-up food is good and kids still get a real menu, for a nice dinner without leaving the kids with a sitter.

A BBQ joint local families recommend: smoky brisket for grown-ups and a casual room that forgives kid noise.

A homey neighborhood café with a real kids' menu: housemade tater tots, little burritos, fruit cups and French toast.