Mapo is a Korean BBQ spot in Flushing with fantastic galbi.

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

Fifth Hammer is one of the best places to drink with a group in LIC.

Mikkeller is a famous Danish brewery with a great taproom attached to Citi Field.

Torishin is a yakitori spot in Hell’s Kitchen that serves a six-course omakase for $65.

Low Fidelity is a Jersey City cocktail bar that serves great Detroit-style pizza.

Taqueria Downtown is a fun spot to get margaritas and the best Mexican food in Jersey City.

15 Fox Place serves a $95 set menu of filling Italian-American food inside a private house in Jersey City.

Harry’s Daughter is a Caribbean spot in Jersey City where you should get brunch or dinner with a group.

Divya’s Kitchen is a vegan spot in the East Village that proves meatless lasagna can be a beautiful thing.

Everything on the vegan menu at P.S. Kitchen is pretty good, which means this Midtown spot is a solid option near Times Square.

Blossom is an upscale, ingredients-focused, vegan restaurant in Chelsea that's hard not to like.

Plant Food + Wine is a great spot to drink wine and eat fancy vegan food in the East Village.

Spicy Moon is a vegan Szechuan spot in the East Village where you can have a casual dinner or celebrate something big.

Karaoke City is a popular karaoke spot in Koreatown with private rooms and a big bar area.

Mari Vanna is a Russian restaurant in Flatiron that looks like a grandmother’s house but feels like a party.