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It's 4 p.m., and that means it's time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don't guarantee the results.) Today: Drinking destinations.

Bette
212-366-0404
Two for eight? Yes

Cub Room
212-677-4100
Two for eight? Yes

Danube
212-791-3771
Two for eight? Yes

davidburke & donatella (Menu)
212-813-2121
Two for eight? Yes

Employees Only (Menu)
212-242-3021
Two for eight? Yes

Oceana (Menu)
212-759-5941
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:30 p.m.

Pastis (Menu)
212-929-4844
First attempt: Call dropped after five minutes on hold.
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10:00 p.m.

Sparks (Menu)
212-687-4855
Two for eight? Yes

Town
212-582-4445
Two for eight? Yes

Veritas
212-353-3700
Two for eight? Yes