Shuko, an unmarked Japanese spot near Union Square, is our favorite omakase experience in NYC.

Crown Shy is an American restaurant in the Financial District that’s one of the few places we’d recommend to absolutely everyone.

Bohemian has a secret phone number and referral process to get a reservation, but that’s not why you should care about this Japanese spot in Noho.

Gran Electrica serves simple, excellent Mexican food and creative cocktails. It also has a great back patio.

Calaca is a little cash-only Mexican spot in Bed-Stuy where you should drink flights of tequila while eating some great tacos and tostadas.

The Lower East Side location of Mission Chinese used to be a party. Now it feels like one that ended a while ago.

Cedar Local is casual cocktail bar that’s a good place for a cocktail after work in FiDi.

Minton’s Playhouse is a famous jazz bar in Harlem that’s connected to The Cecil Steakhouse.

Sugar Monk is a tiny cocktail bar in Harlem with velvet furniture, tropical wallpaper, and some very good (and complex) drinks.

Bar Wayo is a cocktail bar from the Momofuku people, and it’s a good spot to get drinks and bar food by the Seaport.

Babs is a really good European restaurant in Greenwich Village from the same people behind Mimi.

The Cecil Steakhouse is a classic-feeling American restaurant that’s ideal for a special occasion dinner in Harlem

Harry’s is a classic steakhouse and cocktail bar a block from Wall Street in the Financial District.

King Cole Bar is an iconic hotel lounge in Midtown East.

The Russian Vodka Room is a kitschy cocktail bar in the Theater District.

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club is a jazz spot with great cocktails on the Upper West Side.