White Dog Cafe is a spot near Penn that has good drinks and a solid Happy Hour, but you don’t need to go for a full dinner.

Mordecai is a pricey restaurant in Wrigleyville with a nice bar, but disappointing food.

The Camberwell Arms is a traditional south London pub, serving great British cuisine during the week and incredible roasts on a Sunday.

Liholiho Yacht Club in the Tenderloin is where you should go for a blowout meal with a group.

La Slowteria is a casual spot in Carroll Gardens that serves some of the best Mexican food in Brooklyn.

Andala is a coffee house and restaurant with a great patio in Central Square.

Viale is a bright and busy Italian restaurant in Central Square.

Mad Monkfish is a sushi restaurant with live jazz in Central Square.

Trois Mec is a special occasion restaurant in Hollywood where dinner will often surprise you.

Khao Kang is a counter-service spot in Elmhurst where you can get some of the best Thai food in NYC.

Go to Rosy’s for a big group dinner that won’t cost you a ton of money, even if you add in a few margaritas.

Yen is a large, upmarket Japanese restaurant on the Strand that specialises in soba. It’s a calm, spacious place to spend some time.

Craig’s is one of the most celebrity-packed restaurants in LA - and also one of the most boring.

Taladwat is a casual Thai restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen where you can get two entrees with rice for $18.

Laurel is a tasting menu spot in East Passyunk that’s perfect for celebrating something big.

Immm Rice & Beyond is a great BYOB Thai restaurant in Uptown.