Sojourn

In the traditionally fratty Upper East Side, Sojourn is a candlelit oasis. The dining room seems designed for date night: Line drawings of nude women cover the walls, and two-top tables fill the floor. The shareable dishes help further the romantic vibe. Start with crispy, lemon-doused fried artichokes and follow by splitting a couple of entrées. Squid ink pasta is dotted with chunks of sweet lobster, while seared duck breast arrives with a jammy fig sauce and dessert-worthy mashed sweet potatoes. End the night with warm churros, which come with a spicy dark-chocolate dipping sauce.