I was born & raised in NYC and still live here - so this list is powered by 31 years of culinary experience.
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Sections
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Girls dinner
6
First date
6
Host a birthday
4
Three martini spots (Mad Men vibes)
4
Basic but classic
Girls dinner
8
There's nothing like a girls dinner, in my humble opinion. Natural wine & small plates abound.
First date
6
First dates can be awkward. Make sure you get good food and a good vibe out of it, at the very least.
Host a birthday
6
Want to do something special for your birthday? Do it here.
Three martini spots (Mad Men vibes)
4
The type of places you picture a magazine editor exiting a limo to enter in 1988 or an ad man stumbling out of in 1965. The best of Manhattan opulence.
Basic but classic
4
Sometimes, the ~girlies~ really do have it right.
Casual night
6
Sunday evening but not in the mood to stay in? Cheeky weeknight meal out? Stop by one of these spots.
Keep it healthy
4
Want to eat clean but don't want to make a salad? See below.
