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- 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: $$$
- address: 151 West 51st Street (across the galleria from Le Bernadin)
- phone number: (212) 554-1143
- website: www.aldosohmwinebar.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: Cramped chic; cozy yet bustling with exposed brick and candles
- sip: Anything if you can get the bartender's attention
- savor: Mussels Escabeche; Burrata; Arroz; Ricotta Dumplings
- sit: With foodie friends from out of town; With another couple before you go out for some drinks; date night
- spend: $$
- address: 47 East Houston Street
- phone number: (212) 219-7693
- website: www.estelanyc.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: Lots of shiny metal, but not cold; simple mixed with some whimsy
- sip: EVERYTHING! Frozen shochu cocktails, Hoppy with Shochu, cup sake
- savor: Fried chicken; ham katsu sandwich; pork dumplings
- sit: With several friends who need to unwind; with anyone who wants to try something different than the usual bar
- spend: $
- address: 49 Clinton Street
- phone number: (212) 777-7069
- website: www.azasunyc.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: NoMad professionals against a backdrop of soaring white, with some wood details
- sip: Whatever goes well with pizza (ps all the espressos are doubles)
- savor: Pasta meatballs; pizza pizza pizza
- sit: With your friend or date at the counter if you can; business lunch, inlaws, anyone who eats carbs
- spend: $$
- address: 29 East 29th Street (Martha Washington Hotel)
- phone number: (212) 689-1900
- website: www.martamanhattan.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: Dark wood and neon and pops of color throughout make the space very cool; more explicitly hip than their other spots
- sip: Whatever you want, si vous plait
- savor: Grilled oysters; tuna tartare; black bass en papillote; mushrooms
- sit: On a date for major coolness points as long as you don't order like a wimp; with a few couples; with your foodie friend
- spend: $$$
- address: 180 Ludlow Street (Between Houston and Stanton)
- phone number: (212) 254-3000
- website: dirtyfrench.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: Unassuming from the outside, small, and minimally decorated, it is no frills but cool
- sip: Sake, beer, wine
- savor: Egg, caviar, uni; pork buns; lamb bolognese ramen
- sit: With a date you want to impress with foodie cred; with your adventurous girl friend
- spend: $$
- address: 228 East 10th Street (between First and Second Avenue)
- phone number: (212)387-9545
- website: www.dieciny.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: Large bar, communal tables, muted colors and understated decor; lots of well-dressed after-workers, either close to the office or their homes
- sip: TAVERN- anything you want, including original cocktails, a well rounded wine list, etc
- savor: Mushroom toast; Copper River Salmon (if available)' lobster; s'mores
- sit: With a date; with your significant other's parents who are staying downtown; with your sister, obvsssssssss
- spend: $$$$
- address: 41 Murray Street
- phone number: (646) 964- 4860
- website: www.washingtonmarkettavern.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: Southern Charm meets Alphabet City; just cooly hip, not hipster
- sip: Bourbon baby, this is Southern food; full list of cocktails and wines as well
- savor: Fried chicken; biscuits; mac and cheese
- sit: On a double date; with a fried chicken fiend
- spend: $$
- address: 200 East 3rd Street
- phone number: (646) 682-7080
- website: www.rootnbone.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: White tiles, red banquettes and a beautifully lit (and stocked bar)...Welcome to the Left Bank
- sip: Rosè, wine, anything
- savor: Beet salad; burger; fries
- sit: With a girlfriend for some wine and whining; with your lover
- spend: $$
- address: 282 Bowery (at Houston)
- phone number: (212) 226-3055
- website: www.cherchemidiny.com
Pants at a Glance
- scene: Down -home and downtown
- sip: Blood Mary's; signature cocktails, etc
- savor: Fried chicken and waffles; biscuits with sausage gravy; kale BLT
- sit: With anyone - there were a fair amount of families when we visited, and food this good is meant for sharing in large groups
- spend: $$
- address: 178 Ludlow Street (between Houston and Stanton)
- phone number: (646) 657-0233
- website: www.sweetchicknyc.com
