The Single Girl’s Guide to Dining Alone: Where to Eat, What to Do, What to Wear Inline
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The Restaurant: Fig and Olive
Why: Its Meatpacking District location lends itself to great people-watching and a fun atmosphere.
What to Pack: Nothing! You’re there to eat.
What to Wear: Either cropped or flared jeans with a cute little top. And always a small bag.Zoey Reva Aria top, price upon request, for information: zoeyreva.com; Sonia Rykiel high waist flared pants, $460, for information: soniarykiel.com; Simon Miller bonsai bucket bag, $360, barneys.com; Balenciaga studded leather Derby flat in black, price upon request, neimanmarcus.com
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The Restaurant: Morandi
Why: The food is always good and the martini is on point. I do a Ketel One gimlet or a great glass of Cabernet. It’s my single-girl spot because the climate is lively and usually makes me feel like I’m “having a night out” even though I’m on my own.
What to Pack: A book and the latest copy of The New Yorker.
What to Wear: A light cashmere sweater in gray paired with vintage Levi’s 501 jeans and my new Gucci loafers.Organic by John Patrick cropped pullover, $285, organicbyjohnpatrick.com; Moorea Seal hardwood cap, $40, mooreaseal.com; Mr. Fox paperback, $10, walmart.com; Levi’s Made Crafted silver skinny in rinse selvedge, $198, for information: levi.com; Misa Los Angeles Marrakesh bag long handle Escape bag, $145, misalosangeles.com; Gucci for net-a-porter.com horsebit detailed floral print canvas slippers, $695, net-a-porter.com; American Trench shiprock stripe socks, $30, for information: americantrench.com; The New Yorker May 4, 2016, price upon request newyorker.com
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The Restaurant: Balthazar for breakfast and Le Coucou for dinner
Why: At Balthazar, I go for their extra-dry skim cappuccino and toast topped with a hard-boiled egg. At Le Coucou, you’ll want to order a dirty vodka martini and fried quail.
What to Pack: A book, work, a notebook, and a pen.
What to Wear: A casual Rick Owens T-shirt and skinny jeans.Alyson Eastman black diamond leather jacket, $1,195, for information: alysoneastman.com; Prada wool logo baseball cap in black, $320, neimanmarcus.com; Nudie Jeans worker pocket tee in light blue, $59, for information: nudiejeans.com; Smead file folders 1/3 cut top tab 100 box, $17, walmart.com; The Green Road by Anne Enright, price upon request, goodreads.com; DesignWorks Ink marble journal with gold foil, $7, target.com; Orling and Wu CDT chrome ball point pen, $45, orlingandwu.com; Tractr high waist skinny jean in black, $88, for information: tractrjeans.com; Erika Cavallini knitted socks, $46, farfetch.com; Rick Owens leather high-top sneakers, $1,339, stylebop.com; I.AM+ EPS Bluetooth wireless headphones, $230, farfetch.com
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The Restaurant: Via Quadronno
Why: There is no cell service in the back of the restaurant and it’s a great way to disconnect and have a moment alone to yourself. Sip on a frothy cappuccino, and order a bowl of berries—they’re so fresh.
What to Pack: The New York Times and a book.Attico Anjelica velvet short dressing gown, $750, modaoperandi.com; Wendy Yue 18k art deco earrings, price upon request, For information: wendyyue.com; One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, $10, amazon.com; Smythson crocodile travel wallet, $358, therealreal.com; The Row Market small leather-trimmed suede tote, $1,890, net-a-porter.com; Francesca Russo patent leather kitten-heel pumps, $795, mytheresa.com
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The Restaurant: Zio Ristorante
Why: The food is amazing, and the owners and people working there feel like family, and if I’m eating alone, I like to go to places that feel a bit extra welcoming. Try the Verde salad and a Melanzane (baked eggplant with smoked mozzarella, tomato sauce, and arugula) accompanied by a Bellini.
What to Pack: I like to write lists and plan upcoming projects, trips, and events. My Louis Vuitton agenda is essential, as are a few good notebooks (like the Smythson “Make It Happen” and “Don’t Forget” logo Panama ones).LPA top 34, $248, for information: revolve.com; Sloane Stationary ‘don’t forget’ pocket notebook, $20, sloanestationary.com; Louis Vuitton large ring agenda cover, $775, us.louisvuitton.com; DSTLD women’s ripped mid rise skinny boyfriend jeans in medium vintage, $95, dstld.com; Smythson ‘make it happen’ pocket notebook, $75, smythson.com; Armpad gold fibre wirebound legal pad, $5, target.com;Aska Collection Gasteau boots, $325, askacollection.com; Dixon woodcase black barrel pencil, $6, target.com
