First date suggestions: E 50s and 60s

[asgaynor]

Looking for suggestions for a first date in the East 50s or 60s. This is a "drinks" date, so a place with drinks that maybe also had some bar bites/tapas/etc., would be perfect. Cocktails and wine preferred over beer.

[asgaynor]

Great suggestions; thanks hounds

[Toot]

I like Fig&Olive, there is one in the 50s and one in the 60s.

[taboo]

I agree with Le Colonial upstairs. Sooo many places in that area... You can also go to Opia or to Merchants downstairs. David Burke Townhouse has a nice bar area and you can go next door to Brio for dinner.

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Le Colonial
149 E. 57th St, New York, NY 10022

Opia
130 East 57th Street, New York, NY 10022

[Delucacheesemonger]

If coffee would work, Nespresso was my first date of choice. Madison in low sixties, very comfortable chairs and plenty of room to talk quietly.

[thegforceny]

The brightly lit, half retail shop? No way....

And OP says nothing about it being a coffee date.

[Delucacheesemonger]

Instead of merely criticizing a responder, suggest something, answer the question!

[thegforceny]

Sure... Upstairs at Le Colonial, PJ Clarkes, Accademia di Vino, Bottega del Vino...

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Bottega Del Vino
7 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022

P.J. Clarke's
915 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022

Le Colonial
149 E. 57th St, New York, NY 10022

[cortez]

You might consider the Monkey Bar, 60 E 54th St in the Elysee Hotel. Www.monkeybarnewyork.com. It's a classic New York place from the 40s/50s that has been recently updated. Bar plus full restaurant. Cozy, clubby and retro cool decor. Vanity Fair hot spot.

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Monkey Bar
60 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022