Cherry On Top in Bushwick has a funky list of wines at reasonable prices (with plenty of glasses under $15 and bottles under $50) and a large rooftop.

Maite serves seasonal food inspired by European and Colombian cuisine, and it works well for dates in Bushwick.

Sol Sips is a vegan cafe with Caribbean breakfast and lunch options, as well as good juices and smoothies.

Sea Wolf is a big Bushwick spot serving seafood where you should meet up with friends or a date for Happy Hour.

Falansai is a Vietnamese restaurant in Bushwick with excellent seasonal dishes, and a dining space that feels like your coolest friend’s living room.

A warehouse spot in Bushwick making seasonal American food with a focus on pasta. If you live in the neighborhood, bring your family or a nice date.

Roberta’s is a pizza place in Bushwick that kick-started the new Neapolitan pie movement in NYC.

The Ten Bells Brooklyn location is the second wine bar from the team, located in Bushwick right across from Maria Hernandez Park.

Calabrije’s Margaritas and Tacos is a bar in Bushwick that specializes in top-notch margaritas.

Runaway Roof’s charm is that it’s a rooftop in Bushwick without the annoying rooftop scene.

Outerspace is an outdoor-only spot in Bushwick that hosts pop-ups - most recently being the Vietnamese-Cambodian mashup of Ha’s Đặc Biệt and Kreung.

Paloma’s is a Mexican restaurant in Bushwick that regularly hosts drag brunches.

Mao Mao is a fun subterranean Thai restaurant in Bushwick that specializes in ya dong, a fermented, herb-based liquor.

Llohi is a rooftop bar in East Williamsburg with a ton of outdoor space for groups and nice views of Manhattan.

High Low Beverage Company is a Vietnamese-inspired cafe, bar, and bottle shop in Bushwick.

Nene’s is a Mexican spot specializing in quesabirria that’s set up in a bodega right next to Maria Hernandez Park in Bushwick.