It’s February, the month of romance AND it’s date night. On a freezing winter night in New York City, one of the coziest things you can do for date night is settle in with fellow New Yorkers at the theater.

But first, Date Night Dinner

Our first date night stop was Molyvos, an upscale Greek restaurant right near Carnegie Hall. Our martini round was accompanied by the highlight of our meal, Ouzo Flamed Haloumi Cheese Saganaki.

flaming ouzo halloumi cheese at molyvos nyc
The flaming halloumi cheese appetizer is soaked in ouzo and arrives at the table lit on fire. The flame goes out when lemon sauce is poured over it.

We also ordered the Three Spread Sampler with Taramasalata, Melitzanosalata and Tzatziki.

For the main course we shared the Moussaka, one our favorite Greek dishes – think Greek Shepard’s Pie or Greek lasagna. Ground lamb & beef is layered with potatoes, eggplant, peppers and topped with a yogurt-based creamy béchamel.

Carnegie Hall

center balcony seating at Carnegie Hall in NYC
Our view from the center balcony at Carnegie Hall.

We walked the grand staircase to the second floor in the famous concert hall. An usher showed us through a small, personal coat closet that led us out to our incredible center balcony seats adorned in red velvet. My favorite detail at Carnegie Hall is the large bowls of Ricola throat lozenges scattered around the hall. I’ve always been a sucker for these, and it passive aggressively tells everyone – we don’t want to hear you cough during the performance, so grab some!

All of the Greek food sat heavy in my belly and the sweet lullaby of the talented orchestra nearly had me dozing off. It was so calming, happy and romantic.

Russian Tea Room

decorative red interior of the russian tea room in nyc
Brad and I on Date Night at the Russian Tea Room in NYC.

After the show, while everyone hurried to grab taxis, Brad and I decided to let the craziness subside and headed next door for a nightcap at the renowned Russian Tea Room.

Entering the Russian Tea Room always takes my breath away. It’s sophistication, opulence and over-the-top Russian modernist feel is otherworldly. You’ve suddenly left the stained sidewalks and honking traffic and stepped into elegance of a different time. We snagged two seats at the bar and went with something light, but traditional: a Russian vodka tasting.

flight of russian vodkas at the russian tea room in nyc
Our flight of Vodkas at the Russian Tea Room.

Date Night Vodka Flight

We found our taxi and headed home after a full night of feasting on food, music and vodka. What’s more romantic than that? One of the best date nights.

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