People Watching
People Watching
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This West Village Italian spot from the people behind American Bar is very much a scene.
Parcelle
If you care about wine and talk about it often, you’ll like hanging out at Parcelle on the Lower East Side.
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge is a fancy cocktail bar from the people behind Estela in the Nine Orchard hotel on the Lower East Side.
The Crow's Nest
The Crow's Nest is one of the best restaurants in Montauk, with a menu full of crudo, scallops, and lobster pasta.
Il Buco al Mare
Il Buco al Mare is perfect for a dinner in Amagansett that's not too fussy but still a bit upscale.
Lullaby Bar
The next time you're looking for a bar that has house-party energy and interesting cocktails, head to Lullaby on the Lower East Side.
Ding-A-Ling
Ding-A-Ling is an East Village cocktail bar with a '70s theme, a late-night scene, and a small food menu with a few different hot dogs.
Mamajuana Cafe
Dine on the sidewalk at this Inwood cafe and enjoy some yucca crab cakes, empanadas, camarones en coco, and cocktails that will transport you directly to Playa Rincon.
Frenchette
Frenchette is a French brasserie in Tribeca with an energetic room and a constantly-changing menu of rich dishes.
Minetta Tavern
Minetta Tavern in Greenwich Village is home to some of the best steaks, chops, burgers, and overall feel good vibes that New York City has to offer.
Wildair
Wildair is a casual wine bar on the Lower East Side, attached to the acclaimed tasting menu restaurant Contra.
Bernie’s
Bernie’s is an American spot in Greenpoint where you should be ordering martinis and mozzarella sticks.
Shukette
Head to Shukette in Chelsea for labne, pita, and other Mediterranean dishes from the Levant region.
Kiki’s
Kiki’s is a Greek place on the Lower East Side that’s packed every night and serves good, affordable food.
Balthazar
Balthazar is a Soho institution—a French brasserie that will get the job done for almost any situation.
Tacombi @ Fonda Nolita
Tacombi has an awesome Mexican courtyard, and gets serious points for creativity. All in all, we back the place, especially now that they have a liquor license.
Five Leaves
Five Leaves has been a Brooklyn hipster staple since 2008. We don't love it as much as other people seem to, but brunch is good, they do a solid burger, and the scene is always entertaining.
Bar Pitti
This sceney restaurant in Greenwich Village has a big outdoor patio where people go to be observed—but the classic Italian dishes are the real draw.
Dirty French
Dirty French is a Lower East Side French restaurant from the people behind Carbone, and like that place, dinner here is definitely an event.
Bowery Meat Company
An East Village steakhouse that doesn’t really feel like a steakhouse. And that’s a good thing.
Village Yokocho
A great East Village date night spot, especially when you get the adjacent cocktail lounge, Angel's Share, involved.
Dudley's
Dudley's is more about the hang than it is a memorable meal. Go in with the right expectations and you’ll be glad it’s there.
Peacefood Cafe
We learned a lot of things from eating at Peacefood Cafe, mostly related to non-violence and how nachos are apparently good for you.