Hey, you’re in New York. There are one or two places to have a good time here. At least. Possibly even five. But there’s no point in going anywhere if you don’t know what you’re doing. You need to roll in as a pro. Which is why, just a few lines from now, we’re going to tell you how to get the fullest experience out of five of our favorites. Behold. And bask in the inevitable glory.
First off, you’ll want to bring a date here. It’s dark, romantic and tight, so it’s not a place for a group of friends. But that’s for the best. Just aim for a corner table and get there after the post-work rush that crushes the place. Make this your nightcap spot.
Macao, on the other hand, is a place to go with a large group. Bring some buddies looking to focus on the liquid aspects of the evening. This one will be crowded late into the night, but that’s what you want here.
This is where you take fans of the farm-to-table ethos. Free-range half chickens, brussels sprout croquettes and extensive prix fixe menus. Foodies welcome.
There is no wrong way to enjoy Extra Fancy. But the really right ways would be either for brunch or weeknight late-night. A group of four should be the ideal number to split a bunch of bivalves and cornbread with.
Modern New York’s vision of an Irish pub. Which roughly translates to a graduate-level cocktail bar with an entire section devoted to martinis and the opportunity at a Thanksgiving burger all year round. Also: a lot of dark wood benches.
