BEST COCKTAILS: At newly-opened Bar Seven Five, no need to wait at the bar, because the bar rolls to you. Mixologists drop-off drinks such as the signature 75 Smash (applejack, maple syrup, mint and bitters) via wheeled carts. Place your expertly-shaken cocktails on the shiny black blocks situated throughout the space as sit-or-stand tables, and balance your beverage with small plates of cheese and charcuterie. Still hungry? Head upstairs to Wall & Water for heartier restaurant fare.

BAR SEVENFIVE AT THE ANDAZ HOTEL: 75 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005 CALL: 212.590.1234

MOST ROMANTIC: Where horses once clopped, the fashion-set now trots to this historically located Mediterranean restaurant. Dine in owners Palma D’Orazio’s and Pierre Bree’s charming chestnut-beamed dining room, or book a private party in the cozy converted carriage house, complete with wood-burning fireplace, just across the garden. PALMA AND 1810 CARRIAGE HOUSE: 28 Cornelia Street, New York, NY 10014 VISIT: www.palmanyc.com

MOST ANTICIPATED: The man who defined Manhattan’s jet-set dining and nightlife scene for nearly two decades has returned with the resurrection of his former midtown hot spot, this time housed inside downtown’s much-hyped Smyth Hotel. Native Parisian Frederick Lesort intends to re-introduce the French Riviera to New Yorkers via this bi-level restaurant and lobby bar. Doors open Spring 2010.

JOUR ET NUIT RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: 85 W. Broadway, New York, NY 10007CALL: 212.587.7000

The Celebrity Dish - Some of our favorite bold-faced names share where they might be spotted

KIMORA LEE SIMMONS: "It’s timeless. I love the history…the 70s and pop culture. However, the best thing is the menu. The chicken satays are to die for, and the squab lettuce wraps are a staple in my diet."

MR.CHOW: 121 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013 VISIT: www.mrchow.com