The Mood: Haute Italian
The Crowd: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Alec Baldwin
What to Get: Smoked goose liver carpaccio, sautéed branzino with pancetta, caramleized sprouts, duck with Tuscan lentils.
Don't Forget: Splurge on one of the wines from the extensive and impressive list.

The Mood: Nightclub and restaurant in one
The Crowd: Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Leighton Meester,
What to Get: Seared sea scallops with romesco sauce, duck confit with apricot jam, beet and goat cheese ravioli, zucchini gratin.
Don't Forget: You probably heard Blair talk about it on Gossip Girl.

The Mood: Star-studded date night
The Crowd: Rihanna, Johnny Depp, Josh Hartnett, Mario Batali
What's Good: Grilled sausage with broccoli rabe, osso bucco, panzanella, veal chop with sage.
Don't Forget: Get a little meatier at Da Silvano Bistecca, an Italian steakhouse, next door

The Mood: Late-night gastropub
The Crowd: Beyonce, Mandy Moore, Kate Hudson, Anthony Bourdain
What to Get: Deviled eggs, radish salad, ricotta gnudi, burger with crispy fries.
Don't Forget: No reservations at this always packed house, but lots of corners to fill.

The Mood: Chinese chic
The Crowd: Rihanna, Kanye West, Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odum
What's Good: Salt-and-pepper calamari, the brightly colored (but delicious) chicken satay, hand-pulled noodles, whole Peking duck that's carved tableside.
Don't Forget: Not to be confused with Mr. Chow, the other Chinese celeb-magnet.

The Mood: A-list and art-filled den
The Crowd: Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez, Lucy Liu, Lenny Kravitz, Mick Jagger
What's Good: Little gem lettuces lightly dressed with creamy herb dressing; lobster pot pie; and a delicious burger with house-made bacon and homemade pickled vegetables.
Don't Forget: Cant' get a seat? Opt for a spot at the bar, but the sightings are better inside.

The Mood: Soulful and stylish in Tribeca
The Crowd: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart, Bradley Cooper, Renee Zellweger, Matt Damon, Robert De Niro (he's an owner)
What's Good: Lamb meatballs in tomato sauce, fresh-made ricotta cheese with crostini, homemade sausage with broccoli rabe, lemon tart.
Don't Forget: It's power-lunch central, but also a great spot for a glass of wine and snack at the bar.