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The John Dory Oyster Bar- Ace Spot

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Fishing in the flatiron; funky and light
  • sip: Lado Este; Sasha Petraske designed cocktails are available as well the usual boozy suspects
  • savor: Raw bar; crudo
  • sit: With friends for light bites; with a first date if you just want to pick at some dishes and not feel too heavy
  • spend: $$$
  • address: 1196 Broadway (at 29th Street)
  • phone number: (212) 792-9000
  • website: www.thejohndory.com
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Momoya-Oh Boya (Chelsea)

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Light wood and white like a lot of Japanese places, but with tables fairly close to create a nice buzz; huge garage doors open in the summer
  • sip: Sake, wine beer
  • savor: spicy tuna on crunchy rice; shumai; black dynamite roll; sushi pieces
  • sit: With the friends; with a date you are not embarrassed to be seen with; post-work dinner with co-worker
  • spend: $$
  • address: 185 Seventh Avenue (21st Street)
  • phone number: 212-989-4466
  • website: www.themomoya.com
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Gramercy Tavern Front Room- Worth the Hype

Pants at a Glance
  • scene: Cozy and airy at the same time, with dark wood floors, light walls, bright art and large scale flowers
  • sip: Speciality cocktails are offered, and they are more than happy to let you try any wine by the glass before you commit
  • savor: Bacon and cheddar biscuits; Pulled Pork sandwich
  • sit: With anyone really, but it needs to be people that are open to waiting for a table; good for co-workers, a date (if the date is a foodie), or even parents for an early bite
  • spend: $$
  • address: 42 East 20th, between Broadway and Park Avenue South
  • phone number: 212-477-0777
  • website: www.gramercytavern.com