cafe loup or danal

[mhughu]

Looking to take a birthday boy somewhere with decent food and talkable sound level. haven't been to either place in a while.

Any thoughts?

or other ideas in the vicinity?

thanks,

Mhughu

[clembeauchamp]

I love Cafe Loup but for the atmosphere, not the food. If the birthday boy wants a solid martini and a burger, the Loup is for you. Otherwise, the food is overpriced and nothing to write home about. Haven't been to Danal in ages so I can't comment there. How far are you willing to stroll? I love I sodi on Christopher but maybe that's too far? Good food, good bar (and wine list), and good volume.

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Danal
59 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003

Cafe Loup
105 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011