It's 4 p.m., and that means it's time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don't guarantee the results.) Today: Drinking destinations.

Bette (Menu)
212-366-0404
Two for eight? Yes

Cub Room
212-677-4100
Two for eight? Yes

Danube
212-791-3771
Two for eight? Yes

davidburke & donatella (Menu)
212-813-2121
First attempt: Voice mail
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:30 p.m.

Employees Only
212-242-3021
Two for eight? Yes

Oceana (Menu)
212-759-5941
Two for eight? Yes

Pastis (Menu)
212-929-4844
Two for eight? No
Best available: 6:30 p.m.

Sparks (Menu)
212-687-4855
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:30 p.m.

Town (Menu)
212-582-4445
Two for eight? Yes

Veritas (Menu)
212-353-3700
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:30 p.m.