At Atithi Indian Cuisine in Williamsburg, you can have dinner on Grand Street without feeling like you’ve left your living room.

Caravan Uyghur Cuisine in a great Uyghur spot in FiDi that's perfect for lunch or takeout.

Au Za’atar is a party-time Lebanese restaurant in the East Village where you can order a shawarma tower for a group.

Outerspace is an outdoor-only spot in Bushwick that hosts pop-ups - most recently being the Vietnamese-Cambodian mashup of Ha’s Đặc Biệt and Kreung.

Hoek is a reliable Roman pizza place in Red Hook where you can bring dates, your kids, or a small army of birthday party go-ers.

Twins Lounge is a two-floor bar in Greenpoint where you can bar-hop without stepping foot on a sidewalk.

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

Kimura is a fun Japanese hot pot spot on St. Marks.

Llohi is a rooftop bar in East Williamsburg with a ton of outdoor space for groups and nice views of Manhattan.

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.

Like its East Village location, Somtum Der in Red Hook makes consistently good Thai food. Plus they have a backyard.

Brooklyn Ice House is a divey neighborhood bar in Red Hook with a spacious backyard, pool tables, and Frito pie.

Wing Hing Seafood Restaurant is the best dim sum spot in Sheepshead Bay.

Nargis Cafe is an Uzbek spot in Sheepshead Bay that's great for big groups.

Sona is an upscale Indian restaurant in Flatiron that’s especially good for a group meal.

Mad For Chicken’s Forest Hills location is the best option for Korean fried chicken in the neighborhood.