Pants at a Glance
scene: Blink and you are in Paris
sip: Any crafted cocktail, wine, etc...
savor: Cheese soufflé; 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: $$$
address: 5 Beekman Street
phone number: 212-375-0010
website: http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/the-beekman
Pants at a Glance
scene: A soft mix of sexy and classic in an unconventional dining room; Large windows in the front but cozier near the open kitchen in the back; feels very French
sip: The No 2; any carefully crafted cocktail
savor: Ouef Norvégien; fried quail; chocolate mousse
sit: With your lover for a top-notch date night; with a breakfast meeting you are trying to impress; with your foodie friend from out of town
spend: $$$
address: 138 Lafayette Street (near Howard)
phone number: (212) 271-4252
website: www.lecoucou.com
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: $$$
address: 10 Downing Street (at Sixth Avenue)
phone number: (212) 675-4350
website: www.cafeclovernyc.com
Pants at a Glance
scene: Trendy funky vibey Mexican, caliente and cool, figure that out
sip: What starts with "t" and ends with "a"? Tequila!
savor: Guac in a skull; tacos
sit: Trendy troublemakers and scenesters, so you know, your weekend crew
spend: $$
address: Dream Downtown (355 West 16th Street)
phone number: (212) 299-2336
website: labodegranegra.com
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