Saigon Social serves phenomenal Vietnamese food on the Lower East Side, and it’s one of our favorite new restaurants of 2020.

Caffè Panna is an Italian ice cream spot in Gramercy that makes some of the best dessert in the city.

Barking Dog is a casual American spot on the Upper East Side where you can sit outside during brunch with your dog.

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

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.

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.