Think of Iris as your go-to place near Times Square for delicious Greek and Turkish dishes without sky-high price tags.

If you want to learn about sake and get a little rowdy all in the same evening, Sake Bar Satsko in Alphabet City is a great place to be.

If you’re looking to eat grilled shrimp and drink copitas full of excellent mezcal until 2am, prioritize Aldama in Williamsburg.

Contento is an exciting place to have dinner in East Harlem - they serve Peruvian dishes and the restaurant was built with accessibility in mind.

If you’re interested in experiencing a chef incubator, make a reservation for this intimate, special-occasion dinner.

Raku is an udon spot in the East Village that we rely on for a great last-minute meal.

Accidental Bar in the East Village is where you should go to learn about sake with a side of snacks.

Dr. Clark is a sceney Japanese spot in Chinatown with excellent Hokkaido speciality dishes.

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.

This Gramercy Park Roman Italian restaurant is an excellent place for date night, brunch, or just went you want a great bowl of pasta.

Dame is an English seafood restaurant in the West Village with delicious fish and a long wine list.

Contra is a Lower East Side restaurant that serves a rotating menu of seasonal, experimental dishes, and wine that’s cooler than you are.

High-quality sushi, a garden patio, and an omakase for under $100 make Sushi Nonaka one of the best secrets on the Upper West Side.

Wild is an upscale spot in the West Village with lots of gluten-free and vegan options.

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.

The Honeywell is a fun cocktail bar in West Harlem with a backyard that's perfect for dates.