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This cozy East Village wine bar has an rotating list of nine red and nine white bottles, plus nine seasonal dishes.
Le Baratin
Le Baratin is a little West Village bistro that does a very good impression of something you'd find in Paris.
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Beyond The Pale
Beyond The Pale is a dark, lively spot in Nolita that feels like a cross between between a pub and a fancy cocktail lounge.
Nowon
Nowon makes one of the best burgers in NYC, and Korean pizza with gochujang sauce, which you should eat before your next night out in Bushwick.
Fradei
This beloved subterranean spot in Fort Greene has a handful of impressive seasonal dishes and natural wine.
Silver Apricot
Silver Apricot in the West Village has a secret back patio where you should bring a date and eat Chinese-New American small plates.
Steak Frites
The name tells you what you should order at this French bistro in Hell’s Kitchen, but plenty of other dishes shine too.
Honeycomb
Honeycomb is a dark, narrow spot in Park Slope inspired by the vinyl listening bars of Tokyo.
Freak Bar
Hang out at this beer bar for misfits and weirdos after catching the Coney Island Circus Sideshow at the theater next door.
Café Mars
At this wacky restaurant in Gowanus, the fun setting and straightforward Italian dishes overshadow the more experimental food.
Angel’s Share
Formerly located in the East Village, this classic NYC cocktail bar still makes impeccable drinks, now in a mellow space on Grove Street.
Frog Wine Bar
Not all natural wine bars are pretentious. This one has a big backyard and feels like a Bed-Stuy house party.
ElNico
With impressive views, cocktails and Mexican food, this rooftop bar in Williamsburg is a triple threat.
Kam Rai
Astoria residents no longer need to trek to Elmhurst for good Thai food, thanks to the regional specialties at this neighborhood spot.
Donna
If you want to sit on a pink banquette, catch up with a friend, and enjoy an impressive cocktail in the West Village, head to Donna.
Olle
Skip the group chat debate over dinner plans and just head to Olle for homestyle Korean food and conversation.
Lin & Daughters
Lin & Daughters is a family-owned dumpling shop in the West Village where everything is handmade to order.
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Krupa Grocery
Krupa Grocery is an all-day neighborhood restaurant in Windsor Terrace with babycinos and a nice backyard.
Big Tiny
Big Tiny is a lively French bistro in Carroll Gardens. It has an excellent wine list, and is great for a date night.
Madeline's Martini
This speakeasy-ish martini lounge in Alphabet City is ideal for a first date with second-date conversation.