"The use case for the original St Tropez in the West Village is pretty simple: go for low-commitment dates. And you should use the Soho location in much the same way. This dimly-lit spot on Spring Street has some bar seating and a big communal table in the middle of the one-room space, but the best seats are at the handful of small, candlelit tables. The entirely French wine list has 45 options by-the-glass, which are all under $20, and if you come during Happy Hour (4-7pm), you can try four three-ounce pours for $15. You don’t need to eat a full dinner here, but the shareable small plates - like escargots, grilled octopus, and meatballs with ratatouille - are enjoyable and affordable (they're all $12), especially for the neighborhood." - Matt Tervooren
