Hudson Smokehouse is a BBQ spot in Mott Haven that makes great smoked chicken wings.

This Caribbean rooftop spot in the South Bronx has live salsa, palm trees and chandeliers, and a booth made from the back of an old-school Chevy.

Claudy’s Kitchen is a Peruvian spot near Van Cortlandt Park with excellent empanadas.

Al Aqsa is a fantastic Bangladeshi spot in Parkchester with a seemingly endless display window of things to eat.

Gà Đi Bộ is a delivery-only Vietnamese restaurant project that you can only order on Instagram.

Pupusería Salvadoreña is a Salvadoran spot in Soundview with big, spicy pupusas.

Roc-N-Ramen in the Bronx serves ramen bowls with Caribbean ingredients like curried oxtail and jerk chicken.

Chatman J Cakes is a bakery in the Bronx that specializes in cakes, zucchini bread, and pies with Southern influence.

Cơm Tấm Ninh Kiều is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the Bronx.

Patricia’s is an Italian-American spot in Morris Park where you should share pizzas and pastas with a group.

Bronx Drafthouse is a block from Yankee Stadium, and it’s a great place to drink after you catch a game or leave work at the Bronx Supreme Court.

Gun Hill is a brewery based in Williamsbridge, and they also have this bar further south in Mott Haven. Bring a friend, and drink some craft beers.

Calabria Pork Store is a deli in the Bronx with lots and lots of sausages hanging from the ceiling.

Bronx Ale House serves good beers and great burgers in a big space with lots of TVs.

Kingsbridge Social Club is a pizza place with really good pies and a nice backyard area.

Empire Bagels is a little window in Pelham Bay in the Bronx that makes some excellent, chewy bagels.