scene: Cool and sort of random; the lighting is good and the crowd is great looking, but the food weeds out any poseurs who got lost on the way to the MPD
sip: Sip Sip Sip, this is a place to have some fun
savor: Pork and uni; PriPri shirmp; truffle pasta
sit: With another couple for a sophisticated night out; with a date to show that you are on the top of trends but not a slave to them
scene: Sexy red walls add a bordello type feel, with old fashioned masculine touches that keep it from being hokey; cozy and buzzy at the same time
sip: A dirty martini at a steakhouse necessity; slightly over-priced wines available by glass and bottle
savor: Steakhouse faves with decadent twists; garlic bread with gorgonzola fondue; truffle creamed spinach; 24 layer chocolate cake
sit: This place is really good for just about any carnivore gathering- dates, large groups, or Guy's Night Out; seats at the bar go fast, but the environment is far from stuffy, so it could be both a special occasion place or just your go-to steak joint
spend: $$$
address: 13 East 12th Street (between University and 5th)
scene: Feeling Irie...the front room looks like a counter service Jamaican joint in the outer-boroughs, but in a sexy cool way; there is a smaller back room with record covers on the wall, and there is also limited seating out front
sip: Sangria; Red Stripe
savor: Jerk Jerk Jerk
sit: With a fun group; good date place but not first date
spend: $$
address: 132 West Houston, between Sullivan and MacDougal
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