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FRADEI
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Neighborhood nook with only 6 tables that’s so charming you’ll want to keep it a secret
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Fradei’s exciting menu will transport you straight to a tiny bistro in France where the chef prepares seasonally driven dishes - including mandarins made savory with pistachio and cheese, as well as a sheep’s milk agnolotti that rivals Lillia. Chef Nico previously worked at The Four Horsemen and Place des Fetes, so you’ll get hints of a French wine bar, and the owner Clément will instantly befriend you by the end of the meal (make sure to ask for his electric playlist). Bring a date you want to impress to enjoy the intimacy of this underground gem.
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roscioli
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Soho outpost of the beloved Roman institution with an upstairs à la carte salumeria and cave-like downstairs tasting menu
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On a MacDougal St. corner, you will find a piece of Rome at Roscioli.
Sit in the joyful upstairs alimentari which is basically a fancy Italian deli lined with tomato sauce jars and olive oils, and a transparent counter showcasing perfect mortadella and fresh mozzarella. Gourmet ingredients galore are used in every dish from the overflowing charcuterie boards to the al dente carbonara. For an elevated tasting menu, venture downstairs to the brick-vaulted cellar that was once used as a secret tunnel during Prohibition. All we can say is, if a beau took us on a date to Roscioli, we might marry them tomorrow.
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farra
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Neighborhood wine bar with 20 seats and an enticing open kitchen on Worth St.
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This petite wine bar and sister restaurant to Michelin-starred Atera brings elevated shared plates and excellent wine to Tribeca. The space is tiny, so bring a date to cozy up at the 6 seat bar and share elegant plates that pair perfectly with the wine selection- from a caviar topped potato mille-feuille to a bowl of crispy rice with trout roe.
Farra revolves around the open kitchen, with flames that will warm you up on a winter night and aromas that will convince you to try every dish on the creative menu.
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BONNIE’S
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Coveted Cantonese spot in Williamsburg
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Upon entry, expect a buzzing dining room, fun cocktails and plenty of umami comfort food at Bonnie’s. Named after Chef Calvin Eng’s mom who taught him everything he knows about Cantonese cooking, this casual restaurant offers a unique menu inspired by childhood recipes with an American twist.
Start with the long beans topped with a Cantonese version of a crouton, continue to the crispy seared rice noodles we can’t wait to come back for, and end with the ultimate ice cream sundae. Before you leave make sure to visit the groovy bathroom that feels like a party in itself.
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MISIPASTA
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Italian specialties boutique and pasta bar by Missy Robbins in Williamsburg
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The Misi and Lilia team’s latest venture is this all-day aperitivo bar for cocktails and cicchetti. The homey ambiance and limited seating make it the perfect spot for a cozy, casual date where you can enjoy a quick Italian bite. Start with the artichoke sandwich and spaghetti bottarga alongside a perfect negroni for a meal that will transport you to Sicily. On your way out, shop from their gourmet selection of pasta, whipped ricotta, gelato pints for the ultimate ingredients to chef up your next at-home dinner party.
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LE FRENCH DINER
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French hidden gem in a snug setting in the Lower East Side
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This tiny bistro has 10 bar seats wrapped around an open kitchen, so anyone who scores a seat will feel incredibly special as they dine on sizzling escargot while practicing their French with one of the two people cooking in the kitchen. Come on a chilly winter night to cozy up to your date while enjoying French pop music and generous pours of Bordeaux that will transport you to the no-frills, Parisian bistros you know you love.
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Jeju Noodle Bar
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West Village noodle bar that merges fine dining with South Korean comfort food
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Jeju Noodle Bar is a Michelin starred ramen restaurant that also happens to serve incredible pre-noodle bites including an outrageous toro ssam bap - scoop the fatty fish with scrambled egg and rice onto the crisp seaweed to enjoy the true pleasures in life.
There’s nothing better than a steaming bowl of ramen in the winter so come in the cold months to try the famous wagyu one that earned them their Michelin star. The casual and delightful atmosphere is perfect for a double date to enjoy unique dishes that will have your taste buds tingling with excitement.
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shmonÉ
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Ever-changing menu of elevated home-style Israeli on West 8th St. (Shmoné means 8 in Hebrew, a nod to its location)
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Less is more at Shmoné - where Chef Nadav Greenberg will whip up daily dishes before your eyes based on the fresh ingredients available that day. A plate of “five sensual, brutal & elegant spicy foods” or “nothing but the feeling of naked artichoke mouth” are some of the funky dish names you will encounter at this Eyal Shani restaurant. Opt for kitchen-viewing bar seats and you might receive arak shots to share with the exuberant chefs.
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gem wine
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Cozy wine bar on Forsyth St. serving small, seasonal dishes
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Gem is the perfect place to get to know someone over wine and light bites. The simple, wood paneled room adorned with wine bottles creates an intimate ambiance where the main attraction becomes none other than your date. Start your evening with a generous pour of rouge alongside warm bread with salted butter and gouda cheese, and continue the night with sharing plates by acclaimed Chef Flynn McGarry (also known as the “Justin Bieber of food”). We promise this LES favorite will impress your date and increase your odds of landing a second one.
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ROLO’S
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Wood-fired cooking on a green corner in Ridgewood
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This neighborhood gem is definitely worth going out of your way for. Whether it’s a romantic date night or casual catch up, the dim dining rooms lit by the flickering flames of the open kitchen will make anyone feel right at home. Founded by friends who met at Gramercy Tavern, Rolo’s serves fluffy polenta bread and extra crispy lasagna that come straight from their old school wood-fired oven to your table. Even the ice cream is made in house.
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sushi lin
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Polished sushi experience offering premium fish in Park Slope, Soho and West Village
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Sit at the 14-person counter of this quiet sushi spot and enjoy a traditional omakase that will exceed your expectations. Soon enough you’ll find yourself coming back for the uncompromising quality in every piece of nigiri, including the crowd-favorite king salmon with blowtorched tomato. Chef Lin will make sure you have a relaxing catch up dinner that is sure to reset you for the rest of your week.
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IL CANTINORI
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Old-school Italian with soaring flower arrangements and a glamorous history in Greenwich Village
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Uptown there are so many neighborhood Italian spots that satisfy both a Sunday supper with the grandparents and a candlelit table for two. But downtown, Il Cantinori stands out as one of the few.
Opened in 1983, this Tuscan destination is still as fabulous as when Carrie Bradshaw hosted her 30th birthday dinner, or when Andy Warhol rode a motorcycle right through the front door. Most of the Italian waiters have been there since the beginning, so definitely listen when they steer you towards the pasta trio you’ll be thinking about for days.
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Remixed bistro food in a wooden wine bar on Carmine St.
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This West Village wine bar is so good you won’t know what hit you.
Grab counter stools for a date night filled with excellent wine, a cheesy crispy rice dish and lobster with au poivre sauce that will have you questioning why this unexpected combination hasn’t become mainstream yet. Leave room for the decadent banana pudding that showcases how Demo’s dishes perfectly balance creativity with comfort.
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BRIDGES
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Intricate French cooking in an intimate yet edgey space in Chinatown
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Expect comté tarts, lovely Riesling and impeccable date night energy at Bridges. Opened by an Estela alum, this candlelit and cool restaurant does not play it safe. The menu features French dishes with a daring twist, so be brave as you taste tuna wrapped dates, smoked eel dumplings and gelato made from yellow wine.
Definitely bring a date you want to impress… you’ll bond trying the adventurous dishes.
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