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.

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.

Cadence is a vegan soul food restaurant in the East Village that’s perfect for a special occasion date night.

This Gramercy Park Roman Italian restaurant is an excellent place for date night, brunch, or just went you want a great bowl of pasta.

NetCost Market in Brighton Beach is a Russian grocery store with a great hot bar, lots of beers, and more types of butter than we ever imagined.

Red Ribbon is a Filipino bakery in Woodside that makes an incredible sans rival cake.

Kapamilya is a turo-style Filipino spot in Woodside with excellent pastries.

From Kora makes incredible Filipino pastries in Long Island City, all of which must be ordered online.

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

Reserve Cut is a kosher steakhouse in FiDi that's great for special occasions, or when you just want steak and sushi together.

Rothschild TLV is an upscale Israeli spot on the UES with a lot of high-quality steak options.

Le Marais is a kosher French restaurant in Midtown with great steaks and sidewalk seating.

Bison & Bourbon is a kosher steakhouse in Park Slope with a great outdoor patio.

Guan Fu is an excellent Szechuan restaurant in Flushing where you’ll want to take your top ten favorite people on the planet.

Farra is a wine bar in Tribeca from the people behind (temporarily closed) Atera. Order the scallop fried rice.

Bamboo Garden is a Cantonese spot with excellent dim sum and roast pork in Sunset Park.