Splurge ideas in New York

Hand-picked spots and full nights out, from a list we keep ourselves — no tourist traps. Or text Cael and it plans and books one around her.

Our picks

Gramercy Tavern · Flatiron · $$$$
refined,warm
“Danny Meyer's warm, impeccable classic — the front tavern room is walk-in and less stiff than the dining room.”
Keens Steakhouse · Midtown · $$$$
historic,characterful
“A 1885 mutton-chop institution with clay pipes on the ceiling — the characterful old-NY steakhouse move over the tourist ones.”
Lilia · Williamsburg · $$$
impressive,lively
“Missy Robbins' pasta in a converted auto shop — the impressive-but-not-stuffy Brooklyn date. Books out a month.”
The Frick Collection · Upper East Side · $$
intimate,impressive,unique
“A world-class art collection in a Gilded-Age mansion — intimate and uncrowded vs. the big museums. A memorable art date.”

Text Cael “Plan a splurge date in New York this weekend.” It checks what she likes, builds the night and books the table once you say yes.