Reminds me of Paris. Civilized. Sexy. Great cocktails. I'd even come alone to drink at the bar.
Described as “last meal”-worthy, it’s the perfect place to take your confessor to show your appreciation for his dexterity with a cheese cutter. Quoted from Zagat.
Its Web site advises, “Please be referred by someone who has already visited us,” and the lore is that its phone number is not listed. In reality, the number surfaces with determined Googling. Leia mais.
Michael White’s newest is one of our favorite spot for Grandma-style rustic Italian. Don’t miss the porchetta or the tagliatelle. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Leia mais.
It took just a few years & some Petraske-schooled barmen to turn the Randolph into a hang of choice for bartenders, booze scribes & other industry insiders. Leia mais.
Go through the Japanese restaurant and to the unmarked door that faces you as you get to the hostess stand. No parties more than 4. The specialty cocktails are impressive here.
This 7th floor bar has one of the best city views to go with an equally attractive crowd
Underground sake bar and Japanese tapas (izakaya). Dark and intimate. Love this place. Claire and my first date. -Francine, The Real L Word
An evening of charm on a dreamlike West Village corner. Owner/chef Joey Campanaro's meatball sliders are legendary. Try it for a date: there's a reason regulars call it "the closer." [Eater 38 Member] Leia mais.
The East Village’s most unsuspecting and sexy speakeasy, where bourbon is laced with honey and hot dogs go gourmet. If prohibition hits again, this is where you’ll find us.
Meals at this East Village hotspot wowed former NY Timescritic Frank Bruni into a praise-filled three-star review in 2008. Chang's food offers bold, Asian-inspired flavors with a rockstar attitude. Leia mais.
Completely lit in candles, this is a place to get cuddly with your plus one. Get the linguine and clams for a light and fresh meal.
This upscale tiki lounge/restaurant have cocktails that come in coconut shells and beautiful tiki glasses. Try one of the Pu Pu Platters - definitely a must here!
Enter through Cipriani on the balcony at Grand Central & you'll feel as if you have entered a bygone era. Drinks are expensive ($15 martini) but the atmosphere is worth it. Reserve a table in advance.
Old New York glamour – gentlemen must wear a jacket and no jeans allowed. The service is amazing. Try the ‘21’ Burger.
This is the real thing. A place for Gotham insiders. Gold leaf ceilings and enchanting murals by Madeline author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans. Arrive by 8pm and take a small table near the piano.
The Gibson, the sleek speakeasy that treats cocktails like extensions of the fine-dining service, not lubrications for it. With some added space the waits should now be shorter for this A-List place.
Where to go? Lounge on the lush, leafy, Astroturf-floored Sky Bar roof, nibbling on small plates while sipping craft cocktails and point out that "they look like a bunch of little ants from here." Leia mais.
