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While it could use a more chic-sounding name, this antique-stuffed lounge is the most stylish and comfortable former auto-repair shop in the city. Despite having served A-listers like Sean Penn, Brooke Shields and Kevin Spacey since opening in late 2003, Antique Garage has somehow maintained a low profile, making it an eminently unpretentious neighborhood spot. A lineup of Mediterranean mezzes, like octopus marinated in red wine vinegar and specials like a roasted shrimp casserole in a deliciously herby broth, are paired with a well-edited wine list. Live jazz acts (which perform every weeknight except Thursday, as well as during weekend brunches) add to the romantic ambiance, as do the shimmering chandeliers, made-for-cuddling couches and gilded Victorian portraits. And of course, this being Soho, everything you see is for sale. — Jon Steinberg

Sat.—Sun., noon—5 p.m.

Live Music
Mon..—Tue.,7 p.m.—10:30 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.—4 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m.—7 p.m.

Borek, $12