Blake Olmstead: Either I'm oblivious to lechery or this place really is just a great place to spend a night out without pretense. Even if you don't like country music it's still a fun, energetic spot.
70 Lincoln Center Plz (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Opéra · Lincoln Square · 218 conseils et avis
Blake Olmstead: Because you can't not like it. I've sat in the last row and the first, I've had partial view balcony seats. It's beautiful and humbling no matter what.
280 Bedford Ave (btwn Grand & N 1st St), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurant servant des ramen · Williamsburg · 33 conseils et avis
Blake Olmstead: The tonkatsu broth is tops, but next time, I'm ordering extra chashu. Some of the tastiest I've had. The decor isn't terribly exciting but they make ramen right.
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Bar à cocktail · Financial District · 487 conseils et avis
Blake Olmstead: If you can find the elbow room in this always-lively joint, you won't be disappointed with the abundance of whiskey and perfectly-balanced cocktails.
Restaurant mexicain · Crown Heights · 291 conseils et avis
Blake Olmstead: Worth the trip to the neighborhood. Tamales and a side of rice and beans makes for a killer light dinner. Polish it off with a mescal cocktail.