Beija Flor is a colorful, group-friendly spot in LIC where you’ll find some of the best Brazilian food in NYC.

Berimbau is a casual West Village spot that serves the best Brazilian food in NYC.

The Tyger serves fantastic food from a variety of Southeast Asian countries in a bright Soho space that’s good for groups.

Endswell is a French-American bistro in Fort Greene that serves great cocktails.

Koten’s is a Caribbean and American restaurant on Staten Island with a fantastic backyard, late night hours, and lots of drink specials.

Peachy’s is an underground cocktail bar in Chinatown with good cocktails and lots of neon lights.

Haswell Greens is a huge live music bar in the Theater District that’s a good spot to get a cocktail if you still have energy after seeing a show.

Atla serves excellent Mexican food in a bright, all-day space in Noho. It’s great for a casual lunch or an upscale dinner.

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

Sally’s is a Caribbean spot in Bed-Stuy where you should get dinner or drinks someone who’s cooler than you.

Brandy Library is a cocktail bar in Tribeca with a big selection of spirits from around the world.

The Chapel Bar is hidden behind a nondescript door in Fotofrafiska (a photography museum in Flatiron), and it’s a great place for some quiet drinks.

The Archer is a cocktail bar in downtown Jersey City that’s great for casual dates.

Low Fidelity is a Jersey City cocktail bar that serves great Detroit-style pizza.

Cellar 335 is a tiki bar in Downtown Jersey City that’s a fun spot to drink with a group.

Ani Ramen is a ramen spot in downtown Jersey City with a long list of Japanese whiskeys.