"Suitable For: Dinner With Someone Who Won't Stop Talking About How They Hate New York This person is most likely staying in Midtown - remember, they're here because they have to be, not because they want to be. As much as you may be tempted to show this person the West Village or Chinatown and let them see the city isn't all people in Times Square trying to give you tickets to a free comedy show, save yourself the work and just ease their misery slightly by taking them to somewhere easygoing nearby. Everyone at The Marshal in Hell's Kitchen is super friendly, and the food is straightforward but excellent - think roast chicken and fancy mac and cheese. Just don't tell your dining mate that they charge for bread." - hillary reinsberg