Even though a cafe spelled with two F's may seem classy, this cozy joint is a comfortable and intimate setting to enjoy various live bands footsteps away from your table. Caffe Vivaldi showcases an interesting mix of rock, alternative, [more...]

So, you want to shoot some pool in the city? Or, maybe some shuffleboard!? Fat Cat on Christopher Street offer a slew of games in its Live Jazz Lounge. Billiards, shuffleboard, and pingpong are $5/person/hour, while Foosball ($1/game), [more...]

Want to enjoy the feeling of your feet in the sand with a beer in your hand and a beautiful view of Manhattan? All summer there is Water Taxi Beach, s ahort hop across the East River in (you guessed it) a water taxi. DJs and dancing in [more...]

Rivington Street and Chrystie Street. If you both like to party and drink beer, come hang out under the stars and get a Kolsch served in a champagne glass. CLASSY.

Dangerfield's
1118 First Avenue between 61st and 62nd Streets
(212) 593-1650
Dangerfield's is a landmark in the New York entertainment world. Yup, it's owned by comedian-actor Rodney Dangerfield. It's a glitzy lounge [more...]

Caroline's on Broadway
1626 Broadway at 49th Street
(212) 757-4100
One of the top comedy venues in the NYC. You've seen "Caroline's Comedy Hour" on the Arts & Entertainment cable TV network, righ? Well, this is [more...]

The Hungarian Pastry Shop - A great view of the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, outdoor tables (so nice), and most importantly -- dobos torte, which is nine layers of yellow cake and chocolate buttercream standing tall on a plank of [more...]

Espresso Madison - Named best espresso in NYC by New York magazine. If they know espresso and you want to impress them, take them here. 33 East 68th Street.

Cafe Mona Lisa - Mismatched antique chairs; outdoor seating; open until 2AM some nights; specialties include the Caffe Mona Lisa, a double espresso with ice cream and whipped cream (a wonderful, romantic, end-of-evening treat). This is [more...]

The Union Square Green Market provided me with one of the simplest, most romantic dates ever. You don't have to spend a cent (but you can if you want). You can critique art, get your fortunes told, see some live performances, sample [more...]