"With some planning, you can usually get a dinner reservation at this classic big-red-banquette bistro in Greenwich Village, but lunch is a little more laid-back. You’ll see solo diners reading books and sipping their glass of complimentary champagne, and couples sharing those famous burgers or french dip. The fine-tuned service also make for a seamless business lunch, in a relaxed atmosphere that’s especially appropriate if you work in a more creative field." - willa moore, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah