The Bacon Lover's Guide To NYC

Wolfgang's is where you take your lone self or man out for a "manly" night out. Old-school in style, Wolfgang's Times Square is a "trimmed fat" place—no bells and whistles. Vibe: respectable clothes and manners. Located across from Port Authority, this is the convenient midtown getaway to have that drink at the bar, around 8 or 9, away from distracting P.Y.Ts and the watchful eyes of the cool kids. The Sizzling Canadian Bacon is nicely priced ($6.95) for an extra-thick slice you cut through. Order a side of cottage fries (think: larger, thicker potato chips; ask for sea salt) to munch on while having your first drink. The bartenders are solid—knowledged, reliable—and can make you a standard cocktail or concoct something special to your liking. The main attraction is Wolfgang's porterhouse, dry-aged for 28 days in-house, which you can easily share at the bar while watching whatever's on TV, or have alone while gazing out the glass windows to people-watch. Wolfgang's Steakhouse (Times Square) 250 West 41st Street (at The New York Times Building) New York, NY 10036 (212) 921-3720 [Photo courtesy of Wolfgang's Steakhouse]