CheLi is a memorable Shanghainese restaurant in the East Village where you should eat with a group.

Ci Siamo is an upscale Italian restaurant in Manhattan West with standout starters and pastas.

One19 Wine Bar is located behind a fake deli on the LES, and it has lots of Italian varietals and a good amount of bottle options for $40-50.

Hawksmoor on Park Avenue and 22nd Street is poised to become NYC’s next great steakhouse.

One White Street serves seasonal dishes in a luxe Tribeca townhouse where you can do a la carte downstairs and a set menu upstairs.

Semma is an excellent South Indian restaurant in the West Village where you should bring a date.

Falansai is a Vietnamese restaurant in Bushwick with excellent seasonal dishes, and a dining space that feels like your coolest friend’s living room.

Get a private room at karaoke bar Ms. Kim's in Flatiron for a night of dizzying fun. Perfect for your next birthday.

Sofrito is a lively Puerto Rican restaurant in Washington Heights that's great for dinner and a night out.

Roberta’s is a pizza place in Bushwick that kick-started the new Neapolitan pie movement in NYC.

DaXi Sichuan in Flushing is a good spot to come for a fun group dinner.

Mountain Bird is a very pleasant French bistro in East Harlem.

Regina Bakery is a classic Italian bakery in Windsor Terrace with amazing cookies.

Choc NYC is an excellent bakery and dessert shop in Inwood.

Sushi On Me is a party sushi omakase spot in a basement in Jackson Heights where you can drink unlimited sake and eat delicious nigiri for under $100.

Michelada House II is a Mexican restaurant in Jackson Heights that’s fun for a group meal featuring chilaquiles tortas, tacos, and towering drinks.