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JOJO
160 E 64th St between Lexington and Third aves. Subway F to Lexington Ave/63rd St. 212 223
5656. Mon-Thurs noon-2.30pm & 5.30-10.30pm, Fri & Sat noon-2.30pm & 5.30-11pm, Sun
noon-2.30pm & 5.30-10pm.
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Lavish townhouse restaurant created by feted chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, serving
excellent French fusion cuisine with the freshest ingredients.
BARS
AUCTION HOUSE
300 E 89th St between First and Second aves. Subway #4, #5, #6 to 86th St. Mon-Thurs & Sun
7.30pm-3am, Fri & Sat 7.30pm-4am.
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This is a cosier, smarter alternative to the frat-boy pubs that dominate this part of town.
The two quiet candlelit rooms decked out like Victorian parlours are perfect for couples.
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
BALCONY BAR & ROOF GARDEN CAFÉ
1000 Fifth Ave at E 82nd St. Subway #4, #5, #6 to 86th
St. Sun-Thurs 10am-4.30pm, Fri & Sat 10am-8pm.
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It's hard to imagine a more romantic spot to sip a glass
of wine, whether on the
Roof Garden Café
(open
May-Oct), which has some of the best views in the city,
or in the
Balcony Bar
overlooking the Great Hall
(Fri-Sat 4-8.30pm).
SUBWAY INN
143 E 60th St at Lexington Ave. Subway N, R, #4, #5, #6 to Lexington Ave/59th St. Mon-Sat
11am-4am, Sun noon-4am.
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A neighbourhood anomaly since 1937, this downscale dive bar is great for a late-after-
noon beer - and the perfect retreat after a visit to Bloomingdale's.
