Sample from among nine original house drinks and six historical incarnations of the martini. Drink this: The bright, tropical Jala-Pinã—serrano-infused honey syrup, pineapple-infused rum & lemon juice En savoir plus .
Fried chicken & bacon butter: Empire Biscuit is the 24hr biscuit emporium you've been waiting for. En savoir plus .
It's Pancake Month so there's a different specialty pancake every few days (from 8am-4pm and 6-11pm), including one with raspberries and raspberry-caramel sauce tomorrow. Only available on weekdays. En savoir plus .
Drink some whiskey and try the grilled cheese with jalapeño jack, hot sauce, diced tomatoes, and cilantro on sourdough. En savoir plus .
Get the Monte Cristo-inspired Burger, which consists of a custard soaked, deep-fried bun filled with Gruyere fondue. It comes with a side of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar. En savoir plus .
Sit at chefs table. Only seats four but comes with complementary moonshine poured by the chef. Makes for an exciting date night!
This spot uses a wine life-extending dispensing system, so more than 80 global wines typically avail only by the bottle're broken down into 2oz & 5oz pours. Down some w/ the lobster stuffed mushrooms. En savoir plus .
On Wednesdays, you can enjoy a nice free trip to the Bronx Zoo! It's a great place to explore the exhibitions of nature and wildlife. The bear and lion showcases make it seem like you're in the wild!
Named after CBGB, Daniel Boulud has created a great environment here. Come here for lunch and get the prix fixe for $27. We recommend the lamb merguez sausage or piggie burger.
For the ultimate see-and-be-seen Date Night spot, make a reservation out back and lounge by their roomy saltwater pool with a cocktail. (TIP: you don't have to be a hotel guest to reserve pool spots)
You absolutely can't beat the backyard at Huckleberry Bar for a prime date spot. Grab yourself a Jet Pilot from the bar (careful, they're deadly) and bask in the breeze.
Date Night Is... a day trip up to Storm King Art Center. An absolutely fabulous place to escape to on a spring/summer afternoon. Bring a picnic and find the perfect tree to nap beneath.
Check out Claudius Smith's Den, the hideout of a notorious 18th century robber.
Date Night Is... escaping the city for some much needed bonding with Nature. Harriman is easy to get to via NJ Transit to the Tuxedo Station stop. Pack a picnic and head out for a hike!
Date Night Is... a total escape without ever leaving Manhattan. Head uptown (waaaaay uptown) and enjoy some solitude at this gorgeous garden.
Ring the bell & wait for the maitre'd to stick his nose out. This is a fantastic Date Night spot with a true speakeasy feel. TIP: make a reservation for Mon, Tues, or Wed., otherwise be ready to wait.
Date Night Is... a bottle of the house-made wine (try Superbooty) and a side of snacks. The patio is fantastic when the weather is nice, and there's cozy nooks upstairs. The tour is quick and fun too!
Free popcorn and solid cocktails mark this spot for a Date Night venture. They have snacks too if the popcorn isn't cutting it for you.
This cozy hole in the wall is one of the best Date Night spots in the area – arguably in the city. But get there early or at an off time or it can get utterly packed.
Start your comfort food meal with an Apple Hot Toddy. Then begin your meal with DuMac & Cheese or the DuMont Burger
Fantastic Date Night spot with some of the best cocktails you'll find in the area. They may take a little while, but you can enjoy the view of their distilling operation while you wait.
One of the best bars in the hood. 400 whiskey options and primo grilled cheese. If its nice out, be sure to sneak out to the beautifully landscaped backyard.
Fantastic spot for drinks, and they have a killer brunch menu with some unique dishes. Good windows for people-watching and a little outdoor seating.
What's not to love about this place? Bakeri bread, cheese plates, excellent salads, and a pretty satisfying beer/wine & cocktail list. The only catch: cash or Amex only. But there's a garden!
The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites is one of those places where even hard-core beer geeks may not know every offering on the draft list. En savoir plus .
Head to this tiny Long Island City outfit for growler fills to take home, or to the LIC Food & Flea right across the street, where you're guaranteed to find something to pair with their flagship ESB.
The new casual seafood restaurant from Mark Rancourt and Robert Krueger, just opened. The drinks menu offers a large of selection craft beers, ciders, wines by the glass, and house cocktails En savoir plus .
You can try the classic, the Hemingway, or the Boukman Daiquiri - with cognac and cinnamon - at this great neighborhood spot in Wburg.
The pork & lamb meatballs, with melted cheese in the middle, has the most delicious smoked paprika tomato sauce. You'll want to lift the bowl and drink whatever is left at the bottom.
You will need extra napkins...The menu includes pork shoulder, hot links, brisket, St. Louis-style ribs, and char siu pork, all of which are smoked over red oak and sugar maple in a huge barbecue pit En savoir plus .
New. Chef Ken Corrow. Mains include a skirt steak with latkes, roasted chicken with sausage, pappardelle with olives, and risotto with duck confit (Menu - http://goo.gl/xmldr | short-and-sweet) En savoir plus .
"Kale with apples and bacon was such a treat it was hard to remember that it was (mostly) healthy." En savoir plus .
THE go-to spot for bagels you can't find anywhere else. The French Toast Bagel is amazing, but nothing beats the Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Cheese Bagel. Great lox cream cheese too!
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On 4/7 and 4/8, Louro will be hosting a Game of Thrones themed dinner inspired by characters from the show, including something with that TOTALLY REAL dragon egg* you see in the picture. En savoir plus .
