"Perfect For: Lunch, Dinner Someone in your group operates on a mostly plant-based, occasionally raw diet, and someone else mostly just eats burgers. You can satisfy both parties at Loring Place. This upscale-but-not-too-fancy restaurant has consistently great food, a crowd-pleasing menu, and excellent service - and it also happens to be in NYU’s backyard. Not optional: at least one ice cream sundae for the table, even if you’re the only one eating it." - bryan kim, katherine lewin, matt tervooren