"I’m admittedly partial to Alice in New York, but even before I had my first official date with my partner at this Italian/seafood hot spot, I was talking up how sexual the energy was. It’s tucked away in a West Village brownstone with various atmospheres to choose from, including the cozy front room, the lively bar with a “locals only” energy, and its alluring dining room. And the food and drinks are fantastic. Don’t sleep on the agnolotti cacio e pepe."—AH" - brennan carley