West Village - seeking sexy, subtle lighting, good for conversation and, of course, great food
The places that keep popping into my head don't quite fit the bill for dinner...or they are wine bars.....
Recette would be good but I've been there recently and, frankly, the tables are on top of each other. Perilla would be wonderful, but I think it may lack a little of the vibe I'm seeking.
Little Owl too cramped and, I don't want to have to wait ages for a table.
Yep. I'm a picky one.........
Help!!
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Perilla
9 Jones Street, New York, NY 10014
Little Owl
90 Bedford Street, New York, NY 10014
Recette
328 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014
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I enjoyed Yerba Buena on Perry St. a lot... Also a bit cramped, but it meets all of your criteria. How about Employees Only?
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Employees Only
510 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
Yerba Buena
23 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
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Yerba Buena might be just the thing....I haven't been there and would love additional feeback from others.
As for EO, the drinks are good but not sold on the food.
A couple of years ago, I used to hit Centro Vinoteca quite a bit. And word on how it is these days?
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Centro Vinoteca
74 7th Avenue South, New York, NY 10014
Yerba Buena
23 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
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Have been to YB Perry a few times. Love the food and drinks. It is very loud though, so romantic it may not be.
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Po? Market Table? Las Ramblas (though it can be cramped)? The newly opened Kin Shop?
Too bad about the fire at Joseph Leonard... I'd also pop my head into their new spot, Jeffrey's Grocery, although that may be too casual.
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Market Table
54 Carmine Street, New York, NY 10014
Las Ramblas
170 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10014
Jeffrey's Grocery
172 Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10014
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Perry Street
Wallse
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Wallse
344 W. 11th St., New York, NY 10014
Perry Street
176 Perry Street, New York, NY 10014
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It's (sadly) been quite a while since I've been to Wallse, but I've always found it to be surprinsingly noisy. I wonder if Mas might be another option?
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Wallse
344 W. 11th St., New York, NY 10014
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I think Mas is a good option. What about 10 Downing, August, or Le Gigot?
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Le Gigot
18 Cornelia Street, New York, NY 10014
10 Downing
10 Downing Street, New York, NY 10014
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Le Gigot is a great rec. Small, classic, local vibe with fantastic food and service. Very quaint, good for conversation. Owner sources her own oysters.
Ive been for pre show apps and wine, also anniversary dinner. Both hit a home run with my wife.
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Le Gigot
18 Cornelia Street, New York, NY 10014
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dell'anima...pastas are insane, its loud but you can talk...
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La Lanterna is uber romantic.
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La Lanterna
129 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
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