scene: Long narrow space with a big bar in the front and a bigger dining room in the back; brick walls with pictures of famous boxers; quirky and fun music
sip: The Clairmont or any other expertly constructed unique cocktails; wine
savor: Italian comfort food classics like baked clams, mozzarella chips and parm; chicken francese
sit: With a group that likes to share; casual date
spend: $$
address: 45 Mercer Street (between Broome and Grand)
scene: Exudes coziness while remaining rather traditionally chic; More welcoming in style and attitude than your average midtown staple - meow to that!
sip: Italian vino is king on this spot's list
savor: Everything looked and sounded amazing, but we can vouch for the braised baby escarole, lasagna, and rigatoni with spicy anduja sausage
sit: Not a bad spot in the narrow dining room, but if you are feeling lucky, try to snag a table in the back garden room.
spend: $$$
address: 33 W 54th St. (btw 5th Ave & Ave of the Americas)
scene: Modern and chill; white and steel in an inviting way; bar big enough to eat at, small outside seating area...and a fireplace!
sip: Anything you want
savor: Pizza Pizza
sit: With your honey and maybe even another couple; With your married friends who live in Tribeca and only have the sitter for a few hours but want to have some wine and laughs
spend: $$
address: 307 Spring Street (between Hudson and Greenwich)
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