Monte's: Clandestine speakeasys with unlisted phone numbers will forever have a place in the New York nightlife scene, but for romantics (and Billy Joel fans), there’s nothing like a good old-fashioned Italian restaurant. Monte’s, one of New York’s oldest and finest, allows you to bask in the royal treatment without shelling out $200 on a $20 bottle of vodka. Open since 1918, Monte’s has a neighborhood vibe mixed in with celebrity status, and not just because it’s a favorite of some of the Yankees greatest players. Their wine list reads like a who’s who in international vineyards with prices ranging from $25 to $180. And if you're cheap, you can still put your pinky in the air and order by the glass, carafe or half carafe, which will only set you back $22 tops. Now that's a homerun! |
