NYC - Best Dinner Date Spots on an Analyst Budget

Hey guys - Been in NYC for about 6 months now and have seen this girl I met at a bar 4 times now. She wants to grab dinner this weekend after mostly doing drinks/cheesy date things, but has indicated she is looking for something a little more serious with me. I think she's cool and very attractive so wouldn't mind getting cuffed for the winter with her after getting a few test rides. Not being from anywhere around here and still not knowing too many people in the city I wanted to see if anyone has any cool/interesting dinner spots that might impress her while still being within reason budget-wise. I know we both like trying unique or cultural food so anything that checks that box would likely be a plus as well. I'm not so concerned about the price to show off in that sense, really more finding a place that makes it look like I have good taste/is unique. I feel like google makes it too hard to narrow down options so I figured I'd ask some fellow monkeys.

 

Buenos Aires - East Village 

https://www.buenosairesnyc.com/lunch-and-dinner-menu

I recommend Caracas also, but they aren’t in the East Village anymore but are really good and not too expensive.

https://www.caracasarepabar.com

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

I don't have a specific rec for you but Eater NYC is my go-to website to find unique places. They have tons of lists like this - their essentials list is a good start, and every month they showcase new openings, there's an older date night one too. Make sure you use the map because they do love to highlight places way out in Queens/Brooklyn 

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St. Theos in the West Village. Relatively new spot, but becoming trendy as it’s a great vibe. It’s Italian-American, but not a menu filled with the traditional classics. Has some good flare to it. West village makes it easy for post dinner drinks.

Le Pavillon in One Vanderbilt. Brand new French restaurant owned by Michelin Star chef Daniel Boulud. Another great vibe in the mezzanine level of One Vanderbilt that overlooks Grand Central. Pretty pricey, but a little more exotic and is just coming on the scene.

 

East Side Ink - Favorite sandwich. I also have 2 tattoos from East Side Ink tattoo shop.

The East Side Ink

hot roast beef, melted pepper jack cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, hot pepper on a toasted hero

mmmmmmmm

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