Nat’s On Bank is a restaurant in the West Village that’s perfect for both a big night out and a casual weeknight dinner.

Harana Market is an incredible Asian grocery store and Filipino deli about ten minutes outside of Woodstock, NY.

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.

Dr. Clark is a sceney Japanese spot in Chinatown with excellent Hokkaido speciality dishes.

Sunny’s is a historic saloon in Red Hook with live music and a nice backyard.

Hummus Kitchen is a casual Middle Eastern spot in Kips Bay serving great hummus, along with about 10 other delicious things.

High-quality sushi, a garden patio, and an omakase for under $100 make Sushi Nonaka one of the best secrets on the Upper West Side.

Cozy Royale in Williamsburg is somewhere you should come the next time you’re in the mood for a burger and a beer.

This Caribbean rooftop spot in the South Bronx has live salsa, palm trees and chandeliers, and a booth made from the back of an old-school Chevy.

The Honeywell is a fun cocktail bar in West Harlem with a backyard that's perfect for dates.

Like its East Village location, Somtum Der in Red Hook makes consistently good Thai food. Plus they have a backyard.

La Lanterna di Vittorio is an Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village that's best feature is its surprisingly spacious backyard.

Brooklyn Ice House is a divey neighborhood bar in Red Hook with a spacious backyard, pool tables, and Frito pie.

Troost is a neighborhood bar in Greenpoint with cocktails, natural wine, and a great backyard.

Cafe Luluc is a classic, cash-only French restaurant in Cobble Hill with a great garden patio and discounted Happy Hour wine.

The Raines Law Room At The William works well for a drink near Grand Central (especially if you sit on their rooftop terrace).