1. 1. Casa Mono

   52 Irving Pl., at 17th St.; 212-253-2773

   Andy Nusser imbues sterling seasonal produce with Spanish flavors from lunch straight on through dinner.

2. 2. Gramercy Tavern

   42 E. 20th St., nr. Park Ave.; 212-477-0777

   Danny Meyer's Tavern room serves the same menu from noon till 11p.m.

3. 3. Balthazar

   80 Spring St., at Crosby St.; 212-965-1785

   There are few more comfortable, clandestinely romantic places than a spacious booth here at four o’clock.

4. 4. ’ino

   21 Bedford St., nr. Downing St.; 212-989-5769

   The city’s best panini and tramezzini are available all day long.

5. 5. Fatty Crab

   643 Hudson St., nr. Horatio St.; 212-352-3590

   Spoil your appetite for dinner with the man-versus-beast slopfest known as the Chili Crab.

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