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Red Rooster- See what all the noise is about

Pants at a Glance

• scene: Bustling and cool; light and air with a lot of energy and swagger
• sip: Custom cocktails; tons of beers on tap and reasonably priced wine
• savor: Jerk Bacon and Egg; Mac and cheese
• sit: With anyone fun; curious foodie types; great for a date if your date is up for anything and you want to try something new and far
• spend: $$
• address: 310 Lenox Avenue (between 125th and 126th Street)
• phone number: (212) 792-9001
• website: www.redroosterharlem.com

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21 Club- A Love Letter to New York City

Pants at a Glance

• scene: Old school New York City at its finest
• sip: This place just screams "martini" or whatever classic cocktail you desire; wine
• savor: Burger; potatoes; chocolate souffle; chicken hash
• sit: With people from out of town; clients you are entertaining; with your boyfriend or anyone you want to celebrate with
• spend: $$$$
• address: 21 West 52nd Street (between 5th and 6th)
• phone number: (212) 582-7200
• website: www.21club.com

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Cafe Cluny- Good Looking, But No Match for George

Pants at a Glance

• scene: Cozy, cute and West Villagey by design
• sip: Delicious original cocktails
• savor: Cheese plate; tuna burger...
• sit: With a group of friends that you haven't seen in a while; with anyone who actually lives nearby; on a date, but not a first one, its a little obvious in its contrived nonchalance
• spend: $$
• address: 284 West 12th Street (at West 4th)
• phone number: (212) 255-6900
• website: www.cafecluny.com

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Marc Forgione-Forging Ahead

Pants at a Glance

• scene: Farmhouse chic in Tribeca; warm candlelight room with country touches
• sip: Wine list is a little pricey, but there are good values to be had
• savor: Chicken Chicken Chicken
• sit: With a date; with your parents and your boyfriend; with your friends that live around the corner and only have the nanny for a few hours
• spend: $$
• address: 134 Reade Street (between Hudson and Greenwich)
• phone number: (212) 941-9401
• website: www.marcforgione.com

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Prime 112-Prime Time Date Night

Pants at a Glance

• scene: Ferraris and Lambos and Porsches Oh My!
• sip: Anything you want...
• savor: Steak, Sides and Sugar
• sit: With anyone who wants to experience what Miami is all about; business associates for lunch
• spend: $$$$
• address: 112 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
• phone number: (305) 532-8114
• website: www.mylesrestaurantgroup.com

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The John Dory Oyster Bar- Ace Spot

Pants at a Glance

• scene: Fishing in the flatiron; funky and light
• sip: Lado Este; Sasha Petraske designed cocktails are available as well the usual boozy suspects
• savor: Raw bar; crudo
• sit: With friends for light bites; with a first date if you just want to pick at some dishes and not feel too heavy
• spend: $$$
• address: 1196 Broadway (at 29th Street)
• phone number: (212) 792-9000
• website: www.thejohndory.com

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Bar Veloce: Ciao Bella

Pants at a Glance

• scene: People who like to be able to have a conversation with their drinks; first daters hoping to seal the deal but seem classy; locals
• sip: Italian wines of course
• savor: Proscuitto di parma panini (it has truffle oil); meat and cheese assortment; World Famous Nutella Panino
• sit: With your significant other; your friend you haven't seen in a while; your friend that wants one more drink before going home
• spend: $$
• address: 176 Seventh Avenue (between 20th and 21st Street)
• phone number: 212-629-5300
• website: www.barveloce.com

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Best Fancy Sushi: Sushi of Gari

Pants at a Glance

• scene: Think of it as dinner theater; sit at the sushi bar and watch the Masters at work
• sip: Sake; wine; beeer
• savor: Omakase!!!
• sit: With anyone who appreciates sushi or is willing to try new things; with a friend from out of town who thinks they know sushi; with someone with an expense account
• spend: $$$$

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Posto- Because Thin is Always In

Pants at a Glance

• scene: Dark wood pizza clubhouse; some outside seating
• sip: Yummy wines available in by the glass in water glasses
• savor: Pizza pizza pizza; bread pudding
• sit: With anyone, you should not be friends with people who can not enjoy a quiet night of pizza and booze
• spend: $
• address: 310 Second Avenue (at 18th Street)
• phone number: 212-716-1200
• website: www.postothincrust.com

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Burger and Barrel- Mystery on Houston

Pants at a Glance

• scene: Man-caveish and warmly lit; lots of wood and casual/cool touches- not kitschy but not completely organic
• sip: Beer; wine; cocktail list left a little to be desired
• savor: Classic Burger; Fries
• sit: With patient people; small groups of people that like to share and try things; vegetarians are welcome, the veggie burger seems to be a hit
• spend: $$
• address: 25 West Houston (between Greene and Mercer)
• phone number: (212)334-7320
• website: www.burgerandbarrel.com