Izzy Rose is a casual bar in Clinton Hill with a secluded backyard and a menu of cocktails, natural wine, and vegan empanadas.

The Honeywell is a fun cocktail bar in West Harlem with a backyard that's perfect for dates.

Rhodora in Fort Greene is a wine bar committed to producing zero waste, and they serve a lot of interesting natural wine.

Troost is a neighborhood bar in Greenpoint with cocktails, natural wine, and a great backyard.

Cafe Alula in Greenpoint serves Lebanese food all day, and it’s a particularly nice to place for a working lunch or a coffee date.

Maracuja is a bar in Williamsburg with daily Happy Hour and a hidden back patio.

You’ll leave Gem on the Lower East Side excited for the future of vegetables, meat, and dining out.

Silver Apricot in the West Village has a secret patio out back where you should bring a date and eat Chinese-New American small plates.

Sama Street is a Pan-Asian bar and restaurant in Greenpoint that’s a great place to go for cocktails and small plates.

The Nuaa Table is a Thai spot in Prospect Heights where you should go to eat Jasmine tea-smoked ribs on their turf-covered outdoor patio.

In 2021, Llama Inn in Williamsburg has loosened up into a laid-back Peruvian spot we’d visit on a random Tuesday night.

Wild Birds is a music venue and bar in Crown Heights with live shows every night and tons of outdoor seating.

Edith’s is a sandwich counter in Williamsburg that serves pastrami sandwiches, baked goods, and an excellent bagel BEC with latkes.

Bánh is an Upper West Side is a Vietnamese spot that's perfect for a casual weeknight dinner when you're looking to spend less than $30.

Sushi Muse is a fantastic sushi spot in Flatiron from the chef behind high-end Japanese spots, Hall and Odo.

Rolo’s is a restaurant and grocery store in Ridgewood that serves excellent sandwiches, dinner kits, and baked goods.