Dinner for two at Village Restaurant in the West Village.

Grab a burger before or after going out, have some great roast chicken, or just a salad and a beer.  Think of it as a gay "Cheers," and you won't be far off.  Say hello to Aron or Jessica, the managers, or ask any of the waitstaff, especially Gabrielle, what's best that night.  They won't steer you wrong.