This absolutely delightful al fresoc café is dedicated to the Italian art of drinking, two of my absolute favorite things... and they make a mean In & Out Martini to boot! - Michelle Rago
This trattoria is a New York classic. With no reservations, get there early and if you have to wait, at least the clientele is something to look at with regular celeb sightings. The service is fast and the decor isn't notable, but the food and the vibe are perfectly New York. The rigatoni pitti is divine. - Austin Fremont
The last bastion of fine cabaret in New York, and the only place to enjoy a high-wattage live performance as exceptional as the food. Head across the lobby to Bemelmans Bar after dinner for a gin martini and more live music, in a setting that keeps the night's old New York fever dream alive. - Andy Krantz