My New York: Justin Long

He may have spent his Wonder Bread years in Connecticut, but Justin Long, whos squired more than his share of lovelies Drew Barrymore, Kirsten Dunst, Leighton Meester and Maggie Q among them is definitely a man around town. So The Post felt compelled to ask him: Is New York a PC or a Mac? Its both, says the boyish star of Apples Get a Mac ads. Thats the great thing about New York. You can find the most happening crazy nightlife here and the most somber outing. For now, youll probably find the 33-year-old cooling his heels somewhere in the East Village that is, when he isnt at the John Golden Theater playing opposite Jeff Goldblum in the dark comedy, Seminar. This is Longs scenester New York.

1 Joes Shanghai, 9 Pell St., between the Bowery and Doyers Street

I have a weakness for Chinese food, particularly soup dumplings. You sit at these big long tables, so if you dont like the idea of potentially socializing with strangers, you might want to stay away. The waiters want to get you in and out, but I like the challenge of trying to win them over. Its a fun thing to bond over. When people are eating soup dumplings theyre infinitely happier than when theyre not.

2 Bond St., 6 Bond St., between Broadway and Lafayette Street

Its fun to sit at the sushi bar because you watch them make the food. Its like a fancy-pants version of Benihana. When I was making [Live Free or] Die Hard, Id go to restaurants in Japan with Maggie Q and shed order all this stuff for us, like a shot glass with a quail egg yolk and a live minnow swimming around in it. I had to master my gag reflex.

3 The Cabin Down Below, 110 Avenue A, at Seventh Street

This is my Cheers my bar of choice. My friend Matt Romano runs the place. Its a great, dark, dank little basement bar and they play great music like Dylan, the Byrds and Cat Stevens, and you can dance there. They also have a fun house drink its made with tequila, and it has a kind of cinnamon-! y taste.

4 Maries Crisis, 59 Grove St., at Seventh Avenue South

This is a lovely, raucous place and a great date night, especially if you want to maybe confuse them about your potential sexuality keeps em on their toes. The people here are so accepting and welcoming of everyone. There are regulars who have seats around the piano, and you wait for them to leave and then you sing show tunes and stuff. Its so joyful. Its like going over to a fun, drunken relatives house to sing and laugh.

5 Lucky Chengs, 24 First Ave., between First and Second streets


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