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3 Underrated Date Night Spots in NYC You Don’t Want to Miss
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3 Underrated Date Night Spots in NYC You Don’t Want to Miss

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Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer…

 

Looking for the perfect date night spot in NYC? Check out these understated finds that not only provide the best food and drinks but the perfect atmosphere.

 

 

Eastside Sophistication: MIFUNE New York 

 Michelin-recognized Japanese restaurant MIFUNE New York is discreetly tucked away in midtown, featuring  Washoku cuisine that is showcased two new tasting menus. The sleek, open restaurant is inviting, with service that is accomadateing but not overwhelming.

Created by Executive Chef team Yuu Shimano (Guy Savoy’s eponymous three Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris)and Chef Tomohiro Urata (three Michelin-starred La Maison Troisgros in Roanne), the duo bring a tasting that is creative, surprising and beautiful in presentation.

Don’t miss out on the Quail Caviar (a Chef Shimano creation that resembles a bird’s nest with a poached quail egg atop crispy potatoes with sturgeon caviar and sunchoke purée underneath, served with a thin slice of buckwheat crepe), the playful Foie Gras Hatcho Miso Monaka, Red Snapper Soupe De Poisson and Kombu Steamed Fluke. Save room for dessert, as you don’t want to miss the creative daily specials.

The menus are priced at $85 and $125 per person with an optional wine and sake pairing for $65 and $75. For full menus, click  here: MIFUNE New York Tasting Menus 

 

Italian Elegance: Bottino 

Bottino, by Executive Chef/Partner Jamie Kenyon (Daniel, Bar Boulud, Perla, and Eataly), has curated a menu perfect for date night sharing.

Standouts include the sharable Murray’s Burrata with market vegetables or 20-month aged Prosciutto San Daniele served with young Tuscan pecorino. Pasta should not be overlooked, with a focus on the Cavatelli Alla Norma (house-made pasta with charred eggplant, tomato, pepper, and smoked ricotta salata) and the Tagliatelle Bolognese (house-made pasta, organic veal, pork and beef Bolognese). Seafood standouts include the Branzino, pan-roasted and served with a purée of cauliflower and a drizzle of pomegranate vinaigrette. All pair perfectly with a classic glass of wine or Italian apertivo.

For more information:  www.bottinonyc.com

 

 

Downtown Cool: Pretty Ricky’s 

The fifth restaurant in the Paradise Hospitality Group, Pretty Ricky’s is the perfect unpretentious date place with a comfortable atmosphere, classic cocktails and a glow of the late-night neon signage. Located on the site of the storied Spitzer’s Corner, Pretty Ricky’s is a beer-forward bar and a neighborhood gathering point.  The bar has a mellow vibe, spacious booths, and tables in the front, plus a cozy second bar in the back with large windows and ample seating. The food and beverage program sets a new standard for the corner with the 20-tap bar in addition to a thoughtful premium reserve selection. Share the Brie and Beer Fondue with Cacio e Pepe Caesar.  https://www.prettyrickys.com/
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Kimberly Fisher is a Pursuitist contributor, and a freelance writer that has been published in over 50 publications including Huffington Post, Just Luxe, Sherman's Travel, Ocean View, Luxury Lifestyles UK, USA Today and more. (Disclosure: Kimberly is under contract with Casa Del Sol Tequila).