Art Bar, New York

I had a blast in this bar. Make sure you walk all the way to the back, where they have these comfy couches and semi-private area to hang out. This is a great place to get cozy with a date, although I went there with friends. The bar is somewhat dark, obscure. They have the most awesome painting of in the back wall that you have to make sure to check if you go there. It's a satyra of the Last Supper. We took a picture, but I can't find it right now.

Maybe it is the name, but I felt a little bit more intelectual there drinking my lemon drop martini (and my melon martinis). They have amazing appetizers. I tried out their Portobello and Eggplants, their Thai Spring Rolls and the vegetarian dumplings. All absolutely delicious.

Where: 52 8th
New York, NY 10014
(212) 945-0555

Pastis, New York

Le Pastis is my friends' preferred spot in New York. Since the day I got to NY, she kept insisting we go to dinner there. Then I understood why. The drinks, the bar, the food, the hang out... everything so french and so great. The bartender was a little moody. But then we heard he was in several movies, we got it: he is a NY star and legend.

So we tried out the following: Onion Soup, Mushroom Ravioli, Tuna Sandwich and Tuna Niçoise Salad. For dessert, we had a most wonderful creme brulée. So crusty on the top, but melted in your mouth.
There is so much life in that restaurant. So much flerting going on. I highly recommend. This IS NY. Very unique. And you may bump into some real stars.

Where: 9 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10014

Room Service, New York

The Room Service is one of my favorite places in New York for sure. The atmosphere is just so cool. It's decorated like a hotel. The back of some chairs are like doors and every table has a room number.

We went there for a late lunch on a Sunday and I had this wonderful ginger drink that I can't recall the name, but was one of the best drinks I had ever had. I had to ask them to take the cucumber out, cause I am not that healthy. I ended up having several of them later on. The food is spicy, but not too much.

Where: 166 8th Ave.
NewYork, NY 10011
(212) 619-0299