I once saw a man at Shake Shack, dressed in a suit and setting a formal table. On the small metal table he placed a white tablecloth, fine silverware, a candle, and some flowers. For a moment, I wa...

The Mekelburg’s Williamsburg location is the kind of place you should go in a time of need. Or anytime you want fantastic sandwiches and beers.

Brooklyn Cider House is a bar, brewery, and prix-fixe restaurant in Bushwick that’s a great place to spend a night eating and drinking with a group.

Lavender Lake could get away with being a just great bar with a large outdoor patio. However, it scores extra points from us for putting some care into curating a small but solid selection of bar s...

Ten Hope is a Mediterranean spot in Williamsburg with a massive, dog-friendly backyard that’s great for drinks and snacks.

A great spot in Central Park to sunbathe, play frisbee, or meet someone new.

Mothership Meat Company is a barbecue spot in Astoria with a great back patio and some very good ribs, and you should spend a Saturday afternoon here.

Pig Beach is a BBQ spot in Gowanus with a huge outdoor area that’s best for day-drinking with a group.

The Breakers is a bar in Williamsburg with a big backyard and space for dancing.

Anable Basin is a huge outdoor bar in Long Island City with a view of the river.

LIC Bar is a casual bar in Long Island City with sports playing on TV and a nice back garden.

The Springs is a bar in Greenpoint with frozen drinks and a huge backyard space.

Tacocina is a counter spot on the water in Williamsburg’s Domino Park.

DBA is a bar in the East Village that’s good for people who like whiskey and beer and drinking those things outside.

Nowadays is a big outdoor bar in Ridgewood made for day drinking. Come on Sundays for the Mister Sunday party.

Lucky Dog is a dog-friendly bar on Bedford Ave in Williamsburg. It’s a on the divier side, but they have a good beer selection and a little backyard.