Pop’s Eat Rite is a vegan fast food spot on St. Marks Place with a good smash patty burger.

Baba Cool is an all-day cafe in Fort Greene that’s an ideal lunch option for vegetarians.

If you’re in a rush to eat in the Theater District, getting Indian food at Utsav is a great option.

232 Bleecker is an American spot in the West Village where you should sit at the chef’s counter and order roast chicken and wine.

Bombay Chowk is a casual Indian restaurant on the UES with neon lights, chairs that look like thrones, and some very good chicken kadai.

If you’re looking for some fun vegan food in Industry City, go to Renegades of Sunset.

Mo’s Original is an affordable ramen spot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens with smoked jerk meats that will make you wish you had a smoker of your own.

The East Pole is a restaurant where you should meet a friend for a martini in the east 60s.

Bangklyn East Harlem is a casual spot with really good Thai food and a collection of vintage clothing in the corner.

Rasoi is a Northern Indian spot in Jersey City that’s great for groups.

Pet Shop is a two-floor bar in Jersey City with good Happy Hour deals and a downstairs space serving natural wine.

Zooba is an Egyptian restaurant in Nolita, and it’s the only fast-casual restaurant worth caring about.

Ogliastro Pizza Bar is the perfect place to take have a first date in Prospect Heights.

Tamra Teahouse is a casual cafe in Crown Heights that makes very good Asian and African mashup dishes.

Vatan is an incredibly fun Indian restaurant in Kips Bay where the only option is a vegetarian, all-you-can-eat dinner.

Bodega Pizza is a great spot to bring a group for personal pies and beer in Washington Heights.