Morning meetings

Soak up the European ambience at 71 Irving Place Coffee & Tea Bar, not far from Union Square.

Clients aren't the only ones you'll meet at Manhattan's ritzy SoHo Grand. Celebrity sightings are common, day and night.

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Lunch

Form follows function at the Modern (9 W. 53rd St., 212-333-1220), a stylish restaurant at the MoMA in midtown. Call a day ahead for a reservation.

Afternoon meetings

Settle in at an upscale hotel lobby to set the tone for your talks. The Michelangelo (152 W. 51st St.) conveys understated European elegance, while the SoHo Grand Hotel (310 W. Broadway) is all about downtown cool.

Dinner

Pastis (9 Ninth Ave., 212-929-4844), in the trendy meatpacking district, is a bustling Parisian-style bistro.

Evening drinks

Art deco meets the jet set at the Flatiron Lounge (37 W. 19th St.), where the cocktails are always mixed with care.

Getting around

A prepaid subway Metrocard will get you around the city faster - and much more cheaply - than a rental car or cab.

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