A cozy farm-to-table spot on the cutest block in NYC. Go to Oh Mary! first.
The Commerce Inn
My perennial (well, since 2020) #1 fave in NYC. Have been 10x at this point, always delivers.
Wayla
Natural wine & pasta in a cute Brooklyn neighborhood.
LaRina Pastificio & Vino
The best vegan pizza (the only good vegan pizza?) in nyc.
Double Zero
First date
First dates can be awkward. Make sure you get good food and a good vibe out of it, at the very least.
The only first date I had that ended in marriage.
Soho Grand Hotel
An ultra-cool spot where you can bond over the food, if nothing else.
Thai Diner
Split a bottle of gragnano and two pizzas at this Neopolitan establishment.
Motorino Pizza
For when you REALLY want to impress your first date.
Cervo's
On my list, but trusted sources say it's a great date spot.
Parcelle Chinatown
Basic, sure. Failsafe? Yes.
The Garret Cocteleria
Host a birthday
Want to do something special for your birthday? Do it here.
An ultra-chic spot for bday drinks or a buyout.
June
Rent out the back room or go for drinks at the bar.
Primo's
They take reservations for v. large parties. And it's good!
Leo
A super-fun spot for a prix-fixe party with friends.
Leland Eating and Drinking House
The downstairs area is a nice event space.
Loring Place
Have a low-key bday din featuring handmade pasta & copious negronis here.
Nonna Dora's
Three martini spots (Mad Men vibes)
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.
As classic as it gets. Great food in a gorgeous townhouse. And the ART!
Aretsky's Patroon
No longer new but door as tough - as vibes as good - as ever.
4 Charles Prime Rib — New York
A room with THE view.
Manhatta
Haven't made it here yet, but it's top of my fancy list.
The Clocktower
Basic but classic
Sometimes, the ~girlies~ really do have it right.
Especially iconic when someone else pays.
Indochine
But you knew this already.
Balthazar
Order the duck.
Raoul's
Very good chicken.
Left Bank
Casual night
Sunday evening but not in the mood to stay in? Cheeky weeknight meal out? Stop by one of these spots.
Best res in town - if you can get it.
Una Pizza Napoletana
A Sunday night spot so classic, it's Sunday night and I just walked out.
THEP Thai Restaurant
An Engl-ish pub in NYC. Salmon burger is v good.
Jones Wood Foundry
An institution.
EJ's Luncheonette
If you know, you know!
Barney Greengrass
Order a pollanca salad or penne alla bisanzio.
Mezzaluna
Keep it healthy
Want to eat clean but don't want to make a salad? See below.
The ultimate in healthy dining.
Souen
A mushroom burger that makes the often-slow service worth it.
Caravan Of Dreams
A chic vegan Mexican space with multiple locations.
