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. 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. 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. ’ino
21 Bedford St., nr. Downing St.; 212-989-5769
The city’s best panini and tramezzini are available all day long.
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.