Pants at a Glance
- scene: Under the sea, under Grand Central; Quintessential old New York
- sip: There are some wild martinis available, as well more classic options like wine and beer
- savor: Oysters (duh); Fried clams; Oyster Pan Roast, everything!
- sit: By yourself; with your parents, from out of town or in town;
- spend: $$
- address: Lower Level, Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street
- phone number: (212) 490-6650
- website: www.oysterbarny.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: Minimal and downtown, Alder is intrinsically cool without any special effort
- sip: Fancy cocktails, some of which have umbrellas; wine, beer, etc
- savor: Pigs in a blanket; shrimps on shrimp; I imagine the rye pasta with pastrami
- sit: Definitely a place to chat with a friend and casually nibble and discuss how good the food is in between catching up
- spend: $$
- address: 157 Second Avenue
- phone number: (212) 539-1900
- website: www.aldernyc.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: Neutral palate off set by bright pops of art and pieces of wimpy; bright, not a dark drinking den
- sip: WINE
- savor: Meats, cheeses, in various combinations; boudin blanc
- sit: With your honey for drinks/bites after work; with a friend/colleague to unwind after a stuffier event; with your sister, who loves wine also
- spend: $$$
- address: 151 West 51st Street (across the galleria from Le Bernadin)
- phone number: (212) 554-1143
- website: www.aldosohmwinebar.com