scene: Modern Diner meets old-school hospitality, with a crowd of loyals, foodies, and tourists alike
sip: Full-out soda fountain/bar in the front serving homemade soda blends, egg-creams, cream sodas, and tricked our Bloodies
savor: There's barely a way to go wrong… Smoked fish platters, Lower Sunny Side, SUPER HEEBSTER
sit: While the counter seats at the soda bar in the front of the restaurant caters well to both singles and duos, try to grab a high top or booth in the back with a bigger group
spend: $$
address: 127 Orchard Street, btw Rivington and Delancey
scene: French country chic meets Madison Avenue mamas
sip: All cocktails and wines available; everything seems to pair well with chicken...
savor: Gnoochi; chicken chicken chicken; fries
sit: With another couple; with someone's parents in from out of town and staying in a posh Midtown hotel; With your mom after a day of hitting up the B's...Barney's, Bergdorf and a Bar...
spend: $$$
address: 14 East 60th Street (between Madison and Fifth)
scene: Industrial brick and wood, with warm, cool light fixtures of various materials and heights
sip: Specialty cocktails and full wine, you know the drill
savor: Octopus; potatoes with egg; tarte tartin
sit: Actually a pretty good date spot, if you are both into food; great for groups to share a lot of small plates, good spot for a chat fest with a friend
scene: Dark and sexy, packed bar and dining room with TriBeCa's best dressed
sip: A creative cocktail menu (inclusive of an Espresso Martini, watch out), along with extensive wine list with some great reds to compliment red meat
savor: The Everything Bagel Biscuits, Chili Lobster, Cesar Salad, Filet, Twice Baked Potatoes with Chedder and Truffle
sit: In a cushy banquette for girls night, guys night, or double date night
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