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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
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The Apron Anxiety guide to date night I
n Alyssa Shelasky’s memoir, “Apron Anxiety,” she chronicles her love affairs — with men, with food and with New York City. And in the aftermath of the book’s success and returning to the city she loves, we figured it was only fitting to ask her about dining out and boys — combined. “New York has been the one constant, great love of my life since I moved here 17 years ago,” Shelasky says. “I’ve cheated on it multiple times with California, and fought with it viciously on stormy days and in dirty subways, but ultimately I can not live without this city. It’s made me tough, sometimes even too tough, and tender (I cry once a day, happy or sad), but the city is absolutely at the core of who I am as a woman and a writer.” Here Shelasky shares her some of her dining haunts and the perfect types of guys to accompany to her favorite spots.
Where should I take ... ... a broke hipster? Pack a baguette, good cheese and red wine and take it to the Brooklyn Bridge Park. That’s my perfect night, anyway. The best things in life are free! www.brooklynbridgepark.org
We asked Alyssa Shelasky, author of the New York dating (and eating) memoir “Apron Anxiety,” where to dine with our Big Apple boyfriends THE SMILE
155 West 51st St., 212-554-1515 www.le-bernardin.com
... a smart-ass foodie who’s seen it all? Take him to Tehuitzingo Mexican Deli in Hell’s Kitchen. If he’s not impressed by the food (those types rarely are), he will at least experience the thrill of walking into a random bodega only to find taco utopia. Tehuitzingo Mexican Deli 695 10th Ave., 212-397-5956
... a mama’s boy who loves a home-cooked meal? See if romance kindles at cozy SoHo spot The Smile NYC.
... a DJ who loves a scene? This doesn’t sound like someone I’d go out with personally, but nonetheless, go to The Smile NYC. He’d be impressed by the contingency of legit “cool people,” and you can ignore him while looking at Justin Theroux. The Smile 26 Bond St., 646-329-5836 www.thesmilenyc.com
... a vegetarian artist? Rucola in Brooklyn because they have fish and meat, but also gorgeous vegetarian options — especially their giant white beans, which I dream about. Plus, it’s a sexy little spot owned by the nicest people, not some smelly hippy hangout. Rucola 190 Dean St., Brooklyn 718-576-3209 www.rucolabrooklyn.com
... a lawyer who’s a picky eater? Yikes. He’d probably be happy with something at Parm, but
Shelasky
I’d take him across the street for pepperoni pizza at Rubirosa (which is really good!). Next, ditch him and go to Parm, alone, for some s’mores ice cream cake. Parm 248 Mulberry St. 212-993-7189 www.parmnyc.com Rubirosa 235 Mulberry St., 212-965-0500 www.rubirosanyc.com
... a finance guy who loves to drop major coin? It might be fun playing rich b--at the lounge at Le Bernardin. Le Bernadin
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I empathize with this guy; I’m always looking for clean proteins for dinner since I do my heavy eating during the day. Try Prime Meats in Brooklyn or Danji, which has a lot of healthy choices — both chic enough. Prime Meats 465 Court St., Brooklyn 718-254-0327 Danji 346 West 52nd St.
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