scene: Straight- forward and not fussy; early dinner times will be a lot of parents feeding kids and prime dinner times brings larger groups of BK locals and foodies who know what's up
sip: Seasonal signature cocktails, beer; wine by the quartino ( do it)
savor: The Emmy burger; PIZZA
sit: On a double date or with a group of friends who like eat and share
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: $$
address: 127 Orchard Street, btw Rivington and Delancey
scene: Cheers for NYC; a long, dark wood bar, vinyl booths, old time servers
sip: A real cocktail- martini, old-fashioned...or beer, wine...Don't embarrass yourself by requesting anything to be muddled
savor: Cheeseburger; Turkey
sit: At the bar with your love for a low key, classic date night; with any picky relatives who are not into the "hustle and bustle of NYC and all its fancy food"
spend: $$
address: 845 Lexington Avenue (between 64th and 65th)
scene: Everyone from NYU students, to tourists, to Anne Hathaway comes here for their ramen fill. Nicer ambiance than your average East Village noodle spot.
sip: Mediocre wine, decent Japanese beer & sake by the glass and bottle
savor: RAMEN! Any kind will do, but the Miso Ramen is a personal Pants favorite
sit: Solo at the communal table, with a group at a cushy banquette, or if you are a lucky, one of few tables for 2.
scene: Old school soda fountain place with lots of character and not a lot of frills; red and white check table cloths begging to get dirty with dumpling juice
sip: Lots of different types of tea; beer, soda...
savor: Every single thing you can fit in your face
sit: With a large group so you can share a lot of food; with your significant other or sibling after a long night out to soak up your sauced sins
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