Bank Here, for Holidays or Otherwise

NEW YORK

New Year's Eve is not the easiest proposition in any city, let alone New York, so a small group of us went the safe route and did a late reservation at Left Bank on Perry and Washington. If there were three more attractive and amiable women to dine with that night, you wouldn't have known it. 

Your companions are up to you, but Left Bank shouldn't disappoint. Lovely enough to be a movie setting but modest enough to be comfortable, it's a solid offering. You may not have your mind blown by appetizer and entree selections -- everything's pretty traditional -- but the delivery is so consistently good, you won't mind. 

The service is friendly, your fellow diners elegant, the cooking inspired but not over the top, and the neighborhood romantic. What's Left?

The Basics: http://leftbanknewyork.com/
Be Advised: The duck -- definitely. Chicken -- sure. Bourbon cocktails -- do. The bar is small, so reservations are recommended for dining.