"For an impressive dinner or brunch date in the West Village that you’ll think about for several weeks after, Llama San is your best bet. This Japanese-influenced Peruvian restaurant (from the people behind Llama Inn) serves dishes like duck nigiri, lobster with beef heart, and hamachi tiradito with uni and matcha foam that you won’t find anywhere else in the city. The food is equal parts inventive and delicious, meaning your date will likely be too busy gasping in between every bite to ask about your dating history." - nikko duren