THE ULTIMATE HALF-DAY FRIDAY DINING GUIDE TO NYC
By Greg Morabito
Each half-day Friday is a glorious, precious gift. But it’s always good to have a plan, because if you’re not careful, you might just end up at some lame pub near your office. With that in mind, here’s a map of 12 bars and restaurants that offer excellent food and drinks right when you get off work. You won’t need reservations for any of these establishments, and all of them are ideal for leisurely meals/extended periods of cocktail sipping. Go forth and enjoy your hard-earned weekend:
Where to Eat and Drink on Half-Day Fridays
THE MODERN
If you work in Midtown, consider heading to Danny Meyer and Gabriel Keuther’s chic, comfortable three-star restaurant after work. During the afternoon, the barroom tables are filled with models and moguls, but you should have no problem finding a few seats at the expansive bar in the front or at the lounge tables. Order a crisp Vesper Royale or two, get the sensational tarte flambee or the spicy steak tartare, and watch the famous faces shuffle in and out of the dining room. Although this is a proper power restaurant, the bar staff will make you feel right at home.
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Summer Friday Dining
