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The Things We Do For Love: New York’s
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By Cayte Grieve
May 27, 2009
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To some, love is motivated by how fat one's pocketbook is. To others, it's based on where
one is able to get a reservation at peak time on a Friday night. Excite your summer love
with these unabashedly romantic restaurants -- incredibly sexy date spots, dripping with
intimacy, dishes that arouse the senses, good lighting, or otherwise just priced to impress.
For more inspiration of the culinary sort (inspiration of the other sort may be too, uh,
inspirational for this site), check out Restaurants in the guides and choose the
Romantic/Date Spot vibe.
● Casa la Femme (West Village) - Former downtown romantic gone uptown returns to
camp out in the West Vil. The softest of soft lighting, plush seating, and intricately
detailed decor set the mood; signature fig martinis and French Kiss cocktails spell
romance; the hip-swiveling belly dancers spell something else, but it's all sexy.
● The Bourgeois Pig (East Village) - A dark, red room that's a perfect post-dinner spot
when things are going well, or a date spot to pull out all the stops. The fondue makes
things romantic for him and her, because let's face it; dip-able things are sexy as hell.
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● August (West Village) - Raw bar for those that still hang on to those aphrodisiac
superstitions; comfort food for a cozy atmosphere. Sweet nothings will have to be
whispered quietly, as this place is tiny. Size in this case is just an excuse to get closer.
Hold hands in the romantic garden and cherish the moment—September will be here
before you know it.
● Babbo (Greenwich Village) - The only dirty talk you’ll need here is “Baby, this is Mario
Batali’s place,” and “I pulled strings to get a res here on short notice.” If this isn’t enough
to set the mood, then the fact that you’re sandwiched between a former mayor and
Gwyneth Paltrow should do the trick. The food, of course, stands on its own as reason
enough to bring your summer lover by.
● One If By Land Two If By Sea (West Village) - Whenever I poll the office on where I
should take my date for a romantic evening, the unanimous cry is this place. Aaron Burr’s
haunted carriage house is true romance: flowers, firelight, and a piano that plays the
lilting soundtrack to your dream date. Get engaged here if you think you might need
some persuasion. Fall in love here by accident.
● JoJo (Upper East Side) - For those of you buying Vineyard Vines for him, and pearls for
her, here is your classic UES date spot. Slightly stuffy but enduring townhouse romancer.
Love, Franco-American style. Conclude with infamous warm spicy Valrhona chocolate
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cake. Sex to follow.
● Capsouto Freres (Tribeca) - Long-running French romantic will get you laid. But it’s
not about that, it’s about romance and the presentation—the candles, tablecloths, quiet
corners, and booze make the perfect ambiance to get you feeling romantical. The French
know romance, and the exceptional desserts and the extensive wine list add to the way
you’re looking at your other half.
● barmarché (Nolita) - Relaxing go-to brunch spot. Because honestly, brunch done right
is one of the most romantic things. Subdued, rendezvous lighting. Wear his button up
belted as a dress and enjoy the Barmarche Cuban Burger. The New Old American cuisine
and the sight of you with bed head makes the Saturday brunch rush worth the wait.
● Relish (Williamsburg) - Cute place for young love—perhaps you might not perceive this
classic diner as a place where romance blossoms at first sight, but give the outdoor patio
five minutes, and suddenly you have found “your” place. But really, nothing says romance
like sangria. In pint glasses.
● Dressler (Williamsburg) - Food to die for, and just enough off the beaten path to call it
your own. The mirror/light/candle combo works magic, the food is above par and quite
impressive for foodies, and the dark and stormys will take care of the details.
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Comments (1)
The Mott
Nolita | American (New)
Posted by GraceL on Thu May 28, 2009 at 03.33 pm
#1
It was great to see that CASA LA FEMME was on top of the list!!. This amazing restaurant is
not only very romantic but also very sexy.I live on the West Village so I was very excited to
find out that they moved downtown. The new location is perfect for a date or for any
occasion. I really enjoyed the decor, the service and the food which is authentic Middle
Eastern Cuisine at its best.I have been on the new restaurant 4 times already and it only gets
better and better… I really recommend it!
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