Colosso   

This prime date spot is shadowy and romantic. Each little candlelit table is an oasis fostering unrushed conversation, and the tarnished gold walls are draped with red velvet curtains. Two small dining rooms have big windows looking out onto Broadway, while the gilt-topped bar offers a view of the artistry that goes into Colosso's many signature cocktails. The Spanish-inspired menu encourages nibbling, with mix-and-match snacks like cheese plates, salads, and empanadas. Prices are bit lower here that at the slick wine bars that usually offer this type of fare. A simple order of mixed olives and fresh bread is a particularly classy bar snack. Colosso is famous for unique, creative cocktails that incorporate freshly muddled fruits, fresh squeezed juices, and infused vodkas and tequilas. Unexpected ingredients like green tea and chai add zip to adult beverages with funky names like Smells Bells and White Tiger. Try the Kirkpatrick, with pepper-infused tequila, cointreau, and fresh lime and pomegranate juices.