Lucky Strike was one of the first downtown hot spots from Keith McNally, the king of the distressed Parisian chic brasserie—think Balthazar (see), Pastis, and the latest entry, Schiller’s Liquor Bar (see). Filled with smoky mirrors, wine-stacked walls, and a dressed-down vintage French vibe, Lucky Strike is still a super-cool spot to slink down into a sexy banquette and feast on perfect bistro standards like steak frites, frisée and goat cheese salad, steamed mussels, and juicy roast chicken.

Lucky Strike Information:

• American, French menu. Lunch, dinner, late-night, brunch. Bar. Casual attire.