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Augustine and Be Scene

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  • scene: Blink and you are in Paris
  • sip: Any crafted cocktail, wine, etc...
  • savor: Cheese soufflĂ©; crab salad; burger, uni spaghetti
  • sit: With a date you want to impress; with another fun couple; with a girl friend for some quality time over wine and fries
  • spend: $$$
  • address: 5 Beekman Street
  • phone number: 212-375-0010
  • website: http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/the-beekman
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Le Coucou- La Vie en Daniel Rose

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  • scene: A soft mix of sexy and classic in an unconventional dining room; Large windows in the front but cozier near the open kitchen in the back; feels very French
  • sip: The No 2; any carefully crafted cocktail
  • savor: Ouef NorvĂ©gien; fried quail; chocolate mousse
  • sit: With your lover for a top-notch date night; with a breakfast meeting you are trying to impress; with your foodie friend from out of town
  • spend: $$$
  • address: 138 Lafayette Street (near Howard)
  • phone number: (212) 271-4252
  • website: www.lecoucou.com
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Cafe Clover- Stuff White Girls Like

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  • 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
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Bodega Negra- Lights, Camera, ACTION

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  • scene: Trendy funky vibey Mexican, caliente and cool, figure that out
  • sip: What starts with "t" and ends with "a"? Tequila!
  • savor: Guac in a skull; tacos
  • sit: Trendy troublemakers and scenesters, so you know, your weekend crew
  • spend: $$
  • address: Dream Downtown (355 West 16th Street)
  • phone number: (212) 299-2336
  • website: labodegranegra.com
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ABC Cocina- Me Encanta

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: ABC carpet chic
  • sip: Vino Verde! Any signature cocktails, wine, go nuts
  • savor: Guacamole; Cuban Sandwich; Huevos Rancheros
  • sit: People who like to share; this place is great for just about anyone, even people visiting from out of town or clients
  • spend: $$$
  • address: 38 East 19th Street (off Broadway)
  • phone number: (212) 677-2233
  • website: www. abccocinanyc.com