THE DAILY LISTICLE: FORCE YOUR FRIENDS ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE TO MEET YOU DOWNTOWN FOR DINNER THROUGH STRATEGIC USE OF RESTAURANTS CONVENIENTLY STATIONED NEAR WEST SIDE SUBWAY STOPS. Here are a few from my publisher's "1, 9 and A/C/E subway stops" list.
1. DA SILVANO'S - I recommend Silvano's for entirely selfish reasons: so that you can send me celebrity sightings and update me on The State of the Spray Balsamic.
2. YAMA - Old reliable. And my publisher swears by the oysters.
3. MIYAGI - Supposedly good (I've never been there) inexpensive sushi.
4. MIRCHI Indian food. Reportedly has very good drinks, and what more do you need?