Rock & blues bands perform nightly while soccer games on satellite TV hold forth at other times.

Casual property near Herald Square, featuring warm rooms, a stylish lobby bar & a fitness room.

This chill Greenpoint bistro offers New American fare with an Aussie accent & brunch options.

High-end rooftop bar in the Peninsula Hotel with 1930s Shanghai decor & a small menu of nibbles.

Elaborately designed, Victorian-style bistro with a long marble bar for cocktails & American bites.

Skirt steak, fries & plenty of chimichurri sauce are washed down with wines, including many malbecs.

Branch of the Metropolitan, showcasing medieval art in a French monastery overlooking the Hudson.

Casual American bistro with a relaxed setting for thoughtfully sourced, seasonal brunch & dinner.

Classic counter-serve restaurant serving a variety of filled dough pockets, plus rice balls.

International plates & tropical cocktails served in a vast locale with colorful, fashionable decor.

Celebrated local sushi chain serving traditional rolls & sake in a chic, intimate space.

Cozy, hip spot featuring Chinese dry pot with a choice of spice level, plus appetizers and dim sum.

Circa-1890 bar, Brooklyn's oldest, featuring cocktails, beer, American dishes & outdoor tables.

Natural, biodynamic & small-production wines are paired with market-driven fare in a sleek setting.

Rustic-chic, casual hangout known for American craft beers & food served amid a funky tavern vibe.

Casual, stylish cafe with an arty vibe serving creative vegan fare, plus desserts & smoothies.

Easygoing roastery with limited seating offering classic thoughtfully sourced brews & light bites.

Cozy neighborhood gathering place featuring pints, a jukebox & an inviting atmosphere.

Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living.

Quick bites & entrees of American fare at this elegant venue with private rooms & a rooftop bar.

Retro-inspired rooms & suites in a sleek hotel featuring a colorful restaurant & a fitness center.

This stylish, open-air cocktail spot overlooking the East River features burgers & bar bites.

Oysters, wine & Provençal cooking in a setting with warm woods, large windows & an open kitchen.

Square pies named for streets in the neighborhood nourish & amuse at this NoLita pizzeria.

Supper club with an American menu & classic cocktails featuring 3 cabaret shows per night.

Modern Mexican joint putting a creative spin on traditional eats & drinks in a dark, funky interior.

Upscale gallery focusing on 18th- to 20th-century American & European art & 1800s decorative arts.

Scenic rooftop setting for elevated Italian cuisine, house brewed ales & high-end imported beer.

Tavern beaming international sporting events & offering a menu of American grub & Irish breakfast.

An extensive list of wines by the bottle & by the glass are available at this Village refuge.

These conjoined islands offer parks, trails & playgrounds, plus sports fields & a driving range.

Enduring Italian market offering housemade sausages & sauces plus meats, cheeses, oils & more.

A lantern-lit indoor garden & live jazz in the adjoining bar complement light Italian fare.

Beer pong, beverage deals & TVs tuned to sports sum up the scene at this popular watering hole.

White-tablecloth American bistro with a clubby feel, plus ample outdoor seating & a raw bar.

Contemporary American cooking in a '70s-style space with colorful furnishings & a downstairs bar.

Gallery showcasing emerging & internationally renowned artists including paintings & sculptures.

Bar from Danny Meyer offering Southern-inspired cocktails & small bites in a handsome space.

Small, casual restaurant pairing cheese-laden flights & mains with wines & craft beers.

Contemporary kitchen serving farm-to-table Italian dishes & wines by the glass in a sleek setting.

Bi-level bistro in a former flower shop offering modern Mediterranean fare & a hookah menu.

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

Elegant plates of vegan comfort food served in a charming cafe with modern-meets-retro decor.

Supper club with Jazz Age-themed decor, a long cocktail list & nightly live music performances.

Carefully sourced Colombian coffee served in a light-filled, brick-lined space with leather sofas.

DJs spin on weekends at this sleek, candle-lit nook attracting a varied crowd.