[Illustration: Robyn Lee]

On this week's Ask the Critic, Carey gave some answers to a question we get all the time: where can a group linger for a few hours in relative peace and quiet?

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Previously on Ask the Critic

• Restaurants That'll Let You Linger, Food Tour with Mom
• Best Murray Hill Eats; How Much Do I Tip a Bartender?
• Where to Eat on the Upper East Side, Do You Send Back Awful Food?
• Where to Eat (and Avoid) in Little Italy, Midtown with Kids
• Solo NYC Dining, Birthday Brunch
• Valentine's Day Food Crawl, Best Restaurants for Kids in NYC, Great BYOBs
• Where Should I Have My Post-Wedding Lunch, Quiet Restaurants Good for Groups