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

Get a private room at karaoke bar Ms. Kim's in Flatiron for a night of dizzying fun. Perfect for your next birthday.

Sofrito is a lively Puerto Rican restaurant in Washington Heights that's great for dinner and a night out.

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

DaXi Sichuan in Flushing is a good spot to come for a fun group dinner.

Mountain Bird is a very pleasant French bistro in East Harlem.

Regina Bakery is a classic Italian bakery in Windsor Terrace with amazing cookies.

Choc NYC is an excellent bakery and dessert shop in Inwood.

Sushi On Me is a party sushi omakase spot in a basement in Jackson Heights where you can drink unlimited sake and eat delicious nigiri for under $100.

Michelada House II is a Mexican restaurant in Jackson Heights that’s fun for a group meal featuring chilaquiles tortas, tacos, and towering drinks.

Hit up this shop in Prospect Heights for your next birthday cake.

Hilltop Park Alehouse is a Washington Heights pub with great burgers, brunch, and beer.

Jeju-Island is a Korean restaurant in Murray Hill, Queens that specializes in sushi and sashimi.

Sarashina Horii is a high-end soba restaurant in Flatiron where you should take someone for an impressive dinner date.

CheLi is an excellent Shanghainese restaurant in the East Village where you should eat with a group.

When in the mood for exciting ceviche and other raw seafood dishes, consider Mexican spot Tacos Güey in Flatiron.