Farra is a wine bar in Tribeca from the people behind (temporarily closed) Atera. Order the scallop fried rice.

Cafe Paulette is a French bistro where you can drink natural wine across the street from Fort Greene Park.

Skin Contact is an unpretentious natural wine bar on Orchard Street on the LES where you can drink something unusual without paying a ton.

& Sons is a wine bar in Prospect Lefferts Gardens with a rotating list of country hams.

Ernesto’s is a Basque-inspired restaurant on the Lower East Side where you’re going to want to hang out for a while.

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.

Quality Bistro is a big French spot in Midtown that’s a good place to impress clients or have dinner before a show.

Peoples is a wine shop and bar in the bottom of Essex Street Market on the LES.

Café Boulud is a casual sister restaurant to Daniel, but there’s not very much that’s casual about it.

Kindred serves natural wines and Mediterranean food in a small East Village space that’s great for casual dates.

Sauced is a Williamsburg wine bar that feels like a mildly hectic house party with cheese, charcuterie, and a disco ball.

Madame Claude Bis is a French bistro in Jersey City that's a great option for date night.

Frankie is an Australian spot in Jersey City where you should go for a burger and natural wine.

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

Plant Food + Wine is a great spot to drink wine and eat fancy vegan food in the East Village.

Portale is a big Italian spot serving housemade pastas near Union Square.