The Tamesis
Located on the corner of Bank and Waverly, this iconic West Village townhouse has an original vibe. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks by the bar’s fireplace (a rarity in New York City), then relax in the garden and enjoy hearty meals like grilled oysters and roast chicken. The building dates back to the late 1800s and was originally a tavern, making the whole experience full of of another era That feeling.
If nostalgia is your aphrodisiac, book a table at this legendary New York restaurant that opened in 1913. Better yet: grab a few stools at the bar and enjoy a round of oysters and a bottle of Chablis. It’s a carefree place that still feels familiar after more than a century, and one can always take a romantic stroll beneath the gorgeous Grand Central Station ceiling mural.
Cote is a Michelin-starred restaurant that blends the best of Korean barbecue and traditional American steakhouses to feel more like an event than just a meal. Each table has a smokeless grill and even its own in-house dry-aging room. And wine! With a wine list of over 1,200 brands, Cote is curated by Victoria James and is known for its focus on large bottles.
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La Compagnie Flatiron is the Experimental Group’s newest hotel (located behind the Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels in SoHo and the original La Compagnie Saint Germain in Paris), giving your date night a French flair. You can choose from hundreds of bottles of wine from small producers, paired with a menu of grilled meats, sustainable seafood and local vegetables. Designer Dorothée Meilichzon is behind the stylish interiors, which are based on New York brick walls and original parquet floors.
Spacious? No. Affectionate and cozy? Yes. Nestled on one of the best corners of the West Village, this restaurant is known for its reliably delicious dishes and neighborhood feel. While brunch tends to draw a crowd, you can also come here for a romantic dinner and order the fried chicken with lemon, garlic, shallots and sage.
It’s a cliché, but no less true: Manhattan has some views that will take your breath away. In Manhattan, where this feeling occurs, one has to ride an elevator up to a staggering number of floors (60, to be exact). But once you arrive, you’ll be richly rewarded. This restaurant is like an “island in the sky” Fashion Author’s introduction: You can see the Statue of Liberty, the Hudson River, and Brooklyn’s famous bridges and waterways. If you happen to be dining over Valentine’s Day weekend, try the five-course prix fixe menu with stunning views, including dishes like oysters topped with Siberian caviar.
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