You almost can’t go wrong with anywhere in New York, but here are a few of my tried and true favorites I’ll go to over and over again…
UPPER WEST SIDE
The Mermaid Inn (seafood)
The Consulate (French)
Osteria Cotta (Italian)
Levain (cookies)
Momoya (sushi)
Jacob’s Pickles (American)
Leyla (Mediterranean)
Cafe Luxembourg (French)
Tasca (Spanish)
Vin Sur Vingt (wine bar)
Freddie & Peppers (pizza)
WEST VILLAGE
Cafe Cluny (Franco-American)
Via Carota (Italian)
Rosemary’s (Italian)
Fairfax (tavern/bar)
Quality Eats (steakhouse)
Olio e Piú (Italian)
Don Angie (Italian)
Bobo (French)
Smalls (Jazz club)
Little Branch (cocktails)
Pastis (French)
American Bar (American)
Dante (Italian, cocktails)
Tartine (French)