Warning: If you're in the market for a quiet meal where you're guaranteed not to run into anyone you know, the spots on this list are to be avoided at all costs. If, however, you're in the mood to see and be seen, you've come to the right place. Packed with well-heeled diners-about-town and worth the wait for a reservation simply for the bragging rights, these trendy New York eateries are the place to be if you're hoping to rub elbows with the city's It Kids and stylish social scenesters.

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