Tuesday nights here are devoted to Rock Band (7–11pm), with drink specials like the $5 rum-based Pourhouse Punch and the occasional open bar. En savoir plus .
In his New York Diet, rocker Ted Leo told us his order: an everything bagel with olive tofutti, lettuce, and tomato. En savoir plus .
A new concept joint combining contemporary art, wine, Basque grub, & designer electronics under one roof on Clinton Street. Snacks include an assortment of pinxtos, cheeses & meats from Northern Spain En savoir plus .
The napoleon was rich but not too heavy, and a great treat on a warm day. En savoir plus .
On extremely hot days, be careful -- in July, 2010, temperatures on the black rubber playground here reached a city-wide high of 171 degrees Fahrenheit. En savoir plus .
The macarons here are some of the best in town – get them without sitting through a three-figure tasting menu by special ordering six ($15) or a dozen ($25) to go. En savoir plus .
Frank Bruni recommends the small flatbread pizzas in his New York Diet, in particular one that pairs "a bevy of caramelized onions and very nice Parmigiano Reggiano." En savoir plus .
Try out the "very New York–ified, Manhattanized, upscale-refined treatment of Portuguese" Frank Bruni talked about in his NY Diet. He's a fan of the baby goat three ways and the duck rice. En savoir plus .
You can get pho (and it's excellent) but there also are good appetizers, stir-fries, noodle dishes, Vietnamese Shaking Beef and Ginger Chicken. Best were the Pearl Salad Bowls and shrimp fresh rolls. En savoir plus .
Explore more than 250,000 works of art in the Sackler's permanent collection, including a self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh. En savoir plus .
This isn't a typical Vietnamese joint (not with $46 lobster pad thai) but it's good. Try grilled la lot leaves (wrapped around beef) to start, then the tasty mahogany quail and caramelized salmon. En savoir plus .
This outstanding retailer offers clothing and accessories from much-desired names (Marc Jacobs, Rozae Nichols) along with sought-after grooming products (Kate Somerville lotions, Erbaviva bath salts). En savoir plus .
Attend a free Cork'd wine tasting. It's wine meets social media. Bring your laptop so you can review the wines on corkd.com. Check out the schedule at corkd.com/tastings. - Erica Swallow En savoir plus .