Thai Diner is a great all-day restaurant in Nolita from the team behind Uncle Boons.

Wayan is an upscale Indonesian spot in Nolita where you should get drinks and small plates with a date.

Zooba is an Egyptian restaurant in Nolita, and it’s the only fast-casual restaurant worth caring about.

Gran Tivoli is an Italian spot in Nolita that’s best for drinks and a light bite rather than a full dinner.

The Vig Bar is a neighborhood bar in Nolita, and it’s a perfectly fine place to enjoy some Happy Hour drinks or avoid the crowds at Sweet And Vicious.

YN is a tiny wine bar in Nolita that your friends probably don’t know about. Stop by for Happy Hour (4-7pm), and get a $7 glass of wine.

Peppi’s Cellar is a big cocktail bar below a restaurant in Nolita, and it’s perfect for when you want to sit somewhere dark and listen to jazz.

The Garret is a casual cocktail bar in Nolita, and it’s perfect for a first date. It’s isn’t huge, but it does have slushie drinks and potted plants.

Does La Esquina have the best Mexican food in NYC? No. But it is in a secret basement in Nolita, and it’s worth a trip for the experience.

Charley St is an all-day Australian cafe in Nolita that works for a healthy breakfast or lunch.

The Bowery Electric is a bar and live music venue in Nolita where you can dance in the basement or see a band play.

Chefs Club is fancy-ish Nolita space that hosts different chef and restaurant residencies.

Sweet and Vicious is a Nolita bar with a big outdoor patio.

Spring Natural does healthy-ish food in Nolita with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Greecologies is a coffee shop in Nolita that sells $8 yogurt and coffee with butter. And it’s actually pretty great.

Madhufalla is a juice bar that cares more about what its serving than what it looks like. That's a rarity in Nolita, and exactly why we like it.