Borscht! Pierogies! We finally reviewed Veselka.

Nargis serves good Uzbek food in a casual space in Park Slope. Expect big portions of salads, meat-filled dumplings, and kebabs.

Sammy’s Roumanian is a Jewish/Eastern European spot on the Lower East Side that’s a fun place to celebrate a birthday.

Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is a massive outdoor bar in Astoria that’s a great place to day drink with a group.

Baba’s Pierogies is a bright, modern-looking spot in Gowanus that serves a bunch of different types of pierogies.

Bierocracy is a big beer hall that’s close to the 7 and G trains in LIC if your crew is looking for an alternative to Radegast or Houston Hall.