1. Bank Cafe
Need to go to the Bank? No, not for money… for men! Bank Cafe is a hip, happening place on Thursday nights. Lots of Wall Street wonders crowd around the bar or a booth to unwind after work. Relaxing, good food and nice scenary after 6! 431 3rd Avenue [E. 30th Street]
2. Brookstone
Got gadgets? Well, guys do and they are always looking for more. Brookstone continues to be a great place to find men. The amazing thing about it, they don’t seem to be in a hurry to get out of the store, it’s the one place they like to shop! Find a gadget and strike up a conversation during a Saturday shopping spree. Who knows? You may end up with a coffee date at the Starbucks around the corner. Locations in NYC: 18 Fulton Street, 16 W. 50th Street, 100 W. 33rd Street
3. Sassy Bean’s Favorite Corner Stop
Here’s a secret location we are happy to share, the intersection of W. 66th and Columbus Ave! You’ll never know who you might bump into, with a Starbucks, Barnes & Noble and Lincoln Center just steps away, the possibilities are endless!
4. NY Underground Fitness
Like to sweat? New York Underground Fitness is the place to go (and the scenery isn’t bad either!) It’s one of the city’s best kept secrets, where the boys who are serious about staying in shape go to train! It’s a Sassy Bean favorite! Stay in shape and find like minded people who are doing the same. The best hours to go are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4pm to 8pm. Address: 57th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues
5. Mocca Lounge
By day, Mocca Lounge is the ultimate espresso bar. By night, this Tribecca location transforms into a refreshing modern bar and lounge. It’s a fun place to find either a sexy intellectual sipping a frothy cappuccino during the day, or a sexy downtowner milking a martini at night.
6. Chinatown Brasserie
The menu is good, but the lunch crowd is what looks delicious at Chinatown Brasserie. Chinatown Brasserie. From the owners of Lever House and Lure Fish Bar, another great place to eat, meet and see where the boys go when they leave their offices each day at noon. 380 Lafayette Street (Great Jones Street)
7. Thalia
Amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere. If you haven’t been, you must, if you have been, you must go again! Thalia. A great place to meet friends, a better place to see Where The Boys Are at lunch, dinner and bruch! P.S. The Bloody Mary’s are to die for! Have a drink and then drink in the sights!
8. Whole Foods
Worked up an appetite yet? Head to Whole Foods where any weeknight there are dozens of prospective men lined up with food for one at the checkout. The way to a man’s heart may be through his stomach, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend the night in the kitchen. 10 Columbus Circle inside the Time Warner Center
9. Barney’s
Oh brother, where art thou? Nothing wrong with picking up something in the men’s department for your brother {whether you have one or not} and then striking up a conversation with a guy who just happens to be built like him. Your best bet, Barney’s, before 8p.m. Address: 660 Madison Avenue (61st St.)
10. Reservoir Dogs NYC
You won’t find any dogs at Reservoir Dogs NYC a running club sure to get you all hot and sweaty. For the multi-tasker it’s perfect, get in great shape and perhaps meet prince charming with abs. Address: Central Park (locations vary)
11. Trump Towers
We found some very flexible men stretching on the steps below the Trump Towers above Riverside Park on the Upper West Side (6a.m.-8a.m. or 5p.m.-7p.m.). Throw on a pair of sweats and head over. In this case you don’t even have to work up a sweat, it’s already post workout. Address: Riverside Park
12. Coffee Anyone?
Starbucks at 1325 Astor Place is a hot spot on weekday afternoons. You can even multi-task in this case. Order a drink that takes some time to prepare and then scan around for a cutie on a laptop. There are plenty of boys here looking for their afternoon caffeine fix. Address: 1325 Astor Place
