Sea Wolf is a big Bushwick spot serving seafood where you should meet up with friends or a date for Happy Hour.

A warehouse spot in Bushwick making seasonal American food with a focus on pasta. If you live in the neighborhood, bring your family or a nice date.

The Double Windsor is a very solid gastropub in Windsor Terrace.

The Hudson in Inwood has stunning views of the river and GW Bridge.

Hilltop Park Alehouse is a Washington Heights pub with great burgers, brunch, and beer.

Old John’s Diner is a revamped luncheonette where you can eat a great burger or drink a martini near Lincoln Center.

The Chick Inn in Hamilton Heights serves excellent Peruvian grilled chicken any way you like it.

Chick Chick on the UWS serves an entire menu dedicated to Korean fried chicken, and you should (in turn) dedicate yourself to their entire menu.

Contra is a Lower East Side restaurant that serves a rotating menu of seasonal, experimental dishes, and wine that’s cooler than you are.

Cafe Luluc is a classic, cash-only French restaurant in Cobble Hill with a great garden patio and discounted Happy Hour wine.

Brennan & Carr is a classic spot in Sheepshead Bay known for its roast beef sandwiches.

You’ll leave Gem on the Lower East Side excited for the future of vegetables, meat, and dining out.

Silver Apricot in the West Village has a secret patio out back where you should bring a date and eat Chinese-New American small plates.

Barnea is a kosher bistro in Midtown with lots of classic steakhouse dishes.

Reserve Cut is a kosher steakhouse in FiDi that's great for special occasions, or when you just want steak and sushi together.

Boeuf & Bun is a kosher burger spot in Crown Heights with a big craft beer selection.