Damian's Saved Places

Bravo: The best views of the city. Huge outdoor patio with lots of beautiful people. There are many patio bars so you don't have to go inside to get a drink. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef

Thrillist: GAMEPLAN: Drink tequila cocktails w/ spicy tandoori pineapple & curry leaf, dine on rose petal & finely minced lamb kebabs, and let loose on the Indian-style swings. Read more.

The Wall Street Journal: Look out for luminaries of the financial, film, and TV industries at this casual Italian restaurant. The most popular dishes are "My Grandmothers' Ravioli" and the slow-cooked lamb sandwich, both $16. Read more.

Bravo: Best cup'a around. Always good indie rock playing. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts

Thrillist: As part of their concept, this spot gets a crazy-artsy complete makeover every two months. Read more.

gabi porter: This might be the best cup of coffee in the city. They serve Intelligentsia coffee from Chicago. Good stuff! Read more.

Tom Sauer: Wait for Maria. She does great work.

Gavin Becker: Get a haircut from Todd. Awesome.

Tom Sauer: Good drinks. :-)

Bon Appetit Magazine: Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud's downtown spot serves pork-belly-topped burgers and great sausages (try the blood and pig's head sausage) with an extensive beer list (24 on tap and 63 bottled). Read more.

Rachel Diesel: Ask Becky about Mr. Palmer.