A date plan
Hangout · Upper West Side · Casual · $$
A casual evening with friends featuring inclusive dining that works for everyone—vegan and non-vegan alike—followed by cocktails and good conversation.
Upper West Side · $$ · Israeli restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
This Israeli gem is basically the vegan friend's dream (and everyone else's too). The hummus is silky and comes in creative iterations—try the pine nut version—while the pitas and mezze spreads give you plenty to share family-style. It's casual, buzzy, and on the UWS, so zero complications for a group of six.
~3 min walk (0.2 mi). Both venues are on the same stretch of the Upper West Side (Amsterdam Ave / Columbus Ave corridor), so you'll have an easy walk between them. Keep an eye out for the energy shift from dining to drinking mode—Da Capo has a different, more lounge-y feel.
Upper West Side · $$ · Cocktail bar · Bar
A neighborhood favorite that strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated and relaxed. The cocktails are solid, the vibe is warm and unpretentious, and it's close enough to Hummus Place that your group can roll over without breaking stride. Grab a table if you can—it's where locals actually hang out.