Paloma at Hotel Hendricks serves Central and South American food in an attractive space near Bryant Park.

You can skip the Cajun restaurant on the ground floor of Canary Club on the LES, and head to the jazz club downstairs.

To some people, Achilles Heel is a bar. But we think it’s one of the best restaurants in Greenpoint. Bring a date, sit by the fire, and eat something.

American Bar is an attractive West Village restaurant with a huge menu of things like steak, caesar salad, and chips with a side of caviar.

232 Bleecker is an American spot in the West Village where you should sit at the chef’s counter and order roast chicken and wine.

The HiHi Room is a neighborhood spot in Boerum Hill, and it’s a great place to grab a burger and a few cocktails with a friend.

If you’re looking or a sandwich in Industry City and don’t feel like eating a massive mound of meat at Hometown Bar-B-Que, stop by Ends Meat.

Hometown Bar-B-Que is where you should be eating in Industry City.

Anton’s is a throwback restaurant in the West Village where you’ll want to eat pasta and drink a martini.

The East Pole is a restaurant where you should meet a friend for a martini in the east 60s.

Edward’s is a steakhouse in Jersey City that’s best for martinis and oysters at the bar.

The Archer is a cocktail bar in downtown Jersey City that’s great for casual dates.

Mathews Food & Drink is an American spot in Jersey City that’s great for brunch or casual group dinners.

White Star is an American spot in Jersey City with good cocktails and great buffalo wings.

Life Pancake Company is a diner in Jersey City where you should eat giant stacks of pancakes on weekend mornings.

Light House Tavern is an American spot in Jersey City that’s great for eating a burger at the bar.