$100 gift certificate for dinner at The Place Restaurant & Bar. 310 West 4th Street, New York, NY. 212-924-2711.

Tucked away on a beautiful tree-lined street in the West Village, The Place is a neighborhood gem with Old World charm, revered by reviewers and locals alike since 1998. Built 114 years earlier, the restaurant’s three intimate rooms are unique, retaining their original oak beamed ceilings and cool New York slate floors that combined create a superb effect. And the menu is as wonderful as the ambience: Made from the freshest, organic market ingredients, our internationally experienced chef creates original Pan-European and New American dishes that have been heralded as truly outstanding.

Whatever the reason or season, The Place’s atmosphere and cuisine reflect a simple, well-orchestrated way of life that leaves diners satisfied in mind, body and spirit. In the spring and summer, dine al fresco on one of the lovely terraces overlooking picturesque West Fourth Street; In the fall and winter, take comfort by one of the stone hearth’s for a cozy, candlelit date or reunion with friends and loved ones; Weekends are perfect for  sumptuous, family-friendly brunch, and anytime is the right time to sip a refreshing cocktail in the bar, a favorite spot for people-watching among even the most discerning Villagers.