Exposed brick, artistic lighting installations and plush terracotta seating might kid you into thinking Le Crocodile is more style than substance (though it is unavoidably very cool) but the menu is the star attraction here.

A low-lit vibe cool enough for an early (but important) date, and food that more than holds up on a birthday or anniversary.

Le Crocodile, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has to be the most glamorous hotel restaurant of them all, with distinct New York charms: exposed brick walls, arched windows and detailed tile flooring. While the Wythe Hotel dates back only to 2012, it occupies a 122-year-old factory building. The menu, from the folks at the Greenpoint favorite Chez Ma Tante, is all hits: steak frites au poivre, French onion soup and a frisée salad with a poached egg (and smoked eel standing in for lardons).

Summer Lovin’: Willie Norris Hosted an Intimate Dinner in Brooklyn. Looking around the room, it was immediately apparent this was the spot to be