Pants at a Glance
scene: Industrial yet cozy, low key neighborhood spot
sip: Lots of wine, craft cocktails
savor: Any of the fresh, local salads; braided ravioli; sandwiches (lunch), fried chicken (dinner)
sit: With a date for the weeknight bite; with a friend to catch up and carb up for breakfast or lunch
spend: $$
address: 285 Third Avenue; Brooklyn, NY 11215
phone number: 718-576-3360
website: http://www.runnerandstone.com/
Pants at a Glance
scene: Hip downtowners in a sunny, guilt- free environment
sip: The Two Hungry Blondes cocktail, obviously!
savor: Kale; octopus; chicken breast ( I know, I don't believe what I am saying either)
sit: With girlfriends; this is the idea spot for a ladies brunch or dinner, workout plans optional
spend: $$$
address: 10 Downing Street (at Sixth Avenue)
phone number: (212) 675-4350
website: www.cafeclovernyc.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Lot's of "wooh" girls out on the town; casual tex mex vibe without a lot of kitsch
sip: Margaritas, tequila, Mexican beer,
savor: Queso, Fajitas, Enchiladas
sit: With a group of girls if you must; with another couple
spend: $$
address: 119 East 18th Street (between Park and Irving Place)
phone number: (212) 539-0202
website: www. javelinatexmex.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Dark wood, large bar, candlelight; neighborhood Italian place with class and comfort
sip: Fully revamped cocktail list
savor: Picolo Piatti menu, especially the gnocchi, porchetta sandwich and the branzino
sit: With a date; with a friend from the neighborhood; by yourself at the bar
spend: $$
address: 1471 Second Avenue (between 76th and 77th)
phone number: (212) 744-1100
website: www.spigolonyc.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: $$
address: 29 East 29th Street (Martha Washington Hotel)
phone number: (212) 689-1900
website: www.martamanhattan.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Large bar, communal tables, muted colors and understated decor; lots of well-dressed after-workers, either close to the office or their homes
sip: TAVERN- anything you want, including original cocktails, a well rounded wine list, etc
savor: Mushroom toast; Copper River Salmon (if available)' lobster; s'mores
sit: With a date; with your significant other's parents who are staying downtown; with your sister, obvsssssssss
spend: $$$$
address: 41 Murray Street
phone number: (646) 964- 4860
website: www.washingtonmarkettavern.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Small room with a large bar and nondescript decor
sip: Speciality cocktails, wines, anything
savor: Tono e fagioli (if they have it); cacio e pepe; bolognese; rabbit
sit: With a date; with another couple if you make a reservation and with a friend if you sit at the bar
spend: $$
address: 105 Christopher Street
phone number: (212) 514-5774
website: www.isodinyc.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: A little nautical, with white walls and light wood and leather; fun 70's and 60's soul playing...
sip: Anything! Specialty cocktails and wine, etc...
savor: Kingfish
sit: Hmmmm...friends from the neighborhood, date night, with a friend who likes to try the newest hottest places
spend: $$
address: 461 West 23rd Street
phone number: (212) 255-7400
website: www.barchettanyc.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Light wood sushi bar, small bar in the entrance for waiting people and tables throughout. Nicely done, not a lot of vibe, just a big fish over the sushi bar
sip: Sake to me!!
savor: Omakase!!!
sit: By yourself; with fish-loving friends, expense account a plus
spend: $$$
address: 208 West 23rd Street (between 7th and 8th)
phone number: (212) 255-2988
website: www.sushisekinyc.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Flatiron cool mixed with post-work cocktailing and pre-gaming groups having a fun (and loud) dinner
sip: Plenty of craft cocktails, and a "Pick Your Poison Pickle Program" to customize your martini; Reasonable wine list also available
savor: It's really hard to go wrong here! Monkey Bread, Roasted Oysters, Low Country Ham; Shrimp Fra Diavolo, Pork Chop
sit: While both the bar and the dining room are loud, the big banquettes in the back are the tables to snag
spend: $$
address: 6 West 24th Street (btw 5th and 6th)
phone number: (212) 234-2373
website: bosrestaurant.com