(Photo: Silja Gotz)

A BUSINESS LUNCH
Anthos
Michael Psilakis’s lamb burger is just the sort of red-meat monster that fuels deals. Of course, you may fall asleep in your cubicle afterward.

AN OUTER-BOROUGH RAMBLE
Lucky Eight
Dine on the crispy chicken, and then amble down this new Chinatown strip.

DINNER WITH YOUR VISITING PARENTS
Gramercy Tavern
With Michael Anthony in the kitchen, this perennial mom-and-dad favorite has its mojo back.

DINNER WITH YOUR VISITING FATHER-IN-LAW
Hill Country
Sure, it’s a faux honky-tonk yuppie joint. But he’ll like the soft brisket a good deal.

A PASTA BENDER
A Voce
Let’s just admit it. Andrew Carmellini’s inspired preparations are better than your grandma’s.

A HOT BOOZE-ADDLED DATE
Death & Co.
Secure two seats at the bar, then let those dashing, hairy-faced mixologists work their magic.

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