Neon-drenched speakeasy meets outer space. Come for the retro, sci-fi vibe, and stay for the dance parties, creative drinks, and solid sound system. A smaller venue with a proven atmosphere.
Spacious Brooklyn dining room serving elaborate Russian banquets and European seafood. White-clothed tables fill the space for long multi-course dinners, with live music running late into Saturday nights.
Old-school Upper East Side clubhouse serving rustic Italian classics in a loud, tight room. Tables sit elbow-to-elbow for massive veal chops and house-made pastas.
Design-led hotel where every room is a unique composition of bold color, pattern, and contemporary art. The ground-floor bar is centered on a long pewter top, serving afternoon tea and hosting weekend jazz.
Warm East Village pub pouring proper pints alongside weekly traditional Irish music sessions. Owner Mary O'Halloran works the floor, serving hearty shepherd's pie and fresh soda bread scones with Irish butter and blackberry jam.
Opulent supper club with leopard-print carpets, red corduroy settees, and Murano glass chandeliers. Live jazz from a baby grand piano fills the room, accompanying classic cocktails and caviar served late.
Warm Haitian-American restaurant in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens serving djon djon paella, smoked goat, and kremas cocktails. Live jazz and DJ sets run through the dining room during dinner and long weekend brunches.
Bushwick natural wine bar pouring glasses of orange wine and serving small plates. The cozy, illustrator-designed main room opens up to a large rooftop lined with picnic tables for daily happy hours and live jazz.
Family-run Sunnyside dining room serving homemade Paraguayan empanadas, warm chipa guazú, and shared steak platters. A live harpist moves between tables to play during dinner, keeping the pace slow and leisurely.
Sprawling, century-old Astoria beer garden spanning half a city block behind high walls. Long shared picnic tables sit under the trees, covered in heavy mugs of Czech pilsner, giant pretzels, and plates of bratwurst.
Community-focused cafe serving espresso, simple sandwiches, and pastries, with local art covering the walls. Evenings bring a switch to beer and wine, often with live music performances.
