Just Drinks: 10 Downtown Spots For A Casual Weeknight First Date

Though this French and Italian-inspired restaurant opened just few weeks ago, it has already caused a huge commotion down by the bowery. Bacchanal has a trendy, vintage feel, decorated with brick walls and worn, concrete pillars. Take a seat at the bar and indulge in specialty crafted cocktails like the Bacchanalia, made with wild turkey rye, vanilla, fresh squeezed lemon, sangria cordial, peach bitters and lambrusco. Bacchanal, 146 Bowery, New York [Photo @bacchanalnyc]