Bánh is a casual Upper West Side Vietnamese restaurant that makes exceptional bún bò bơ and bánh mì.

Fat Choy serves great vegan, Chinese-inspired dishes on the Lower East Side.

Runner Up is an outdoor only pop-up restaurant in Park Slope run by the popular bakery Winner.

Cherry On Top in Bushwick has a funky list of wines at reasonable prices (with plenty of glasses under $15 and bottles under $50) and a large rooftop.

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

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

Hui is a great Sichuan restaurant on the Upper East Side with a little outdoor dining area too.

Rialto Grande is a fun, little bar on Franklin Ave. with a covered backyard.

The Crabby Shack in Crown Heights serves lots of buttery seafood and sandwiches right on Franklin Ave.

The Hudson in Inwood has stunning views of the river and GW Bridge.

Vodega is a Pan-Latin vegan bodega in Dumbo with awesome sandwiches.

Nat’s On Bank is a seafood spot in the West Village that’s perfect for both a big night out and a casual weeknight dinner.

Frankie & Vali’s serves big NY-style slices out of their little pizzeria in Bed-Stuy.

Greenberg's Bagels might just be our favorite place to start the day in Bed-Stuy.

The next time you go out in Williamsburg, bring a couple of friends to Blinky’s - a casual cocktail bar with a big backyard.

Sobre Masa is an all-day Mexican cafe in Williamsburg with hand-pressed tortillas and a nice outdoor space.