Do This And That

Alphabet City, MANHATTAN

Exquisite cocktails: The Garret East Music + poetry: Nuyorican Poets Cafe Fancy rum cocktails: Cienfuegos Quaint little restaurant: Virginia’s Jazz: Nublu

Astoria, QUEENS

24-hour hookah: Rotana Hookah Place Greek food: Taverna Kyclades Adult playground: Break Bar & Billiards Neighborhood cocktail bar: The Ditty Gastropub: Gastroteca

Bed-Stuy, BROOKLYN

Southern food: Peaches Hot House Live music: C’mon Everybody Music & Bohemian vibes: Lunatico Cozy neighborhood joint: Fancy Nancy Cuban spot: Pilar Cuban Eatery

Bushwick, BROOKLYN

Breakfast lovers: Tina’s Place Chill venue: Bossa Nova Civic Club Tiki-themed gay bar: Happyfun Hideaway Themed parties: House of Yes Dine & drink movie theater: Syndicated

Carroll Gardens, BROOKLYN

New comfort food: Buttermilk Channel Vintage vinyls/mags: Yesterday’s News Daring brews: Other Half Brewing Classic plays: Smith Street Stage Middle eastern food: Zaytoons

Chelsea, MANHATTAN

Tibetan/Bhutanese art: Rubin Museum Locavore’s delight: Westville Garden rooftop: Gallow Green Thursday Night Gallery Hop: Google it Fresh fish dishes: Seamore’s

Chinatown, MANHATTAN

Dim sum institution: Nom Wah Tui Na massage: Zu Yuan Spa Secret karaoke dive: Up Stairs Wacky mini museum: Mmuseumm Know thine aura: Magic Jewelry

Cobble Hill, BROOKLYN

Falconry-themed bar: Fawkner Eclectic films: Cobble Hill Cinemas Art: The Invisible Dog Art Center Dive bar: Angry Wade’s American cuisine: Battersby

Crown Heights, BROOKLYN

Awesome burgers: Boeuf & Bun Upscale Israeli cuisine: ALENBI Cave Music: Crown Finish Caves Cocktails: Two Saints Art museum: Brooklyn Museum

East Village, MANHATTAN

BOGO happy hour: Keybar Exotic cocktails: Angel’s Share Booze-free bar: Listen Bar at VON Vegan food: Peacefood Cafe Spicy noodles: Momofuku Noodle Bar

Greenpoint, BROOKLYN

Traditional Polish food: Karczma Chill Colombian cafe: Pueblo Querido Heavy metal bar: Saint Vitus Flea market & music: Brooklyn Bazaar Corner tavern with food: Achilles Heel

Harlem, MANHATTAN

Eclectic line-ups: Shrine World Music Bachata night: Harlem Nights Senegalese food: Pikine Landmark soul food: Sylvia’s Sports bar: At the Wallace

Hell’s Kitchen, MANHATTAN

Brazilian churrascaria: Plataforma Classy af French: Chez Josephine Historic cabaret: Don’t Tell Mama Mexican restaurant: El Centro Low-key gay bar: The Ritz

Hunts Point, BRONX

Under-the-radar tamales: City Tamale Latin record store: Casa Amadeo Kayaking & river views: Concrete Plant Fresh treats : Hunts Point Juice Bar Craft beers: Bronx Brewery

Jackson Heights, QUEENS

LGBTQAI+: Queens Pride House Street food: Roosevelt Ave. Poetry slams & world music: Terraza 7 Indian & Hindu products: Butala Tibetan fast food: Lhasa

Long Island City, QUEENS

Art w. a view: Socrates Sculpture Park Obie-winning theater: Chocolate Factory Warm Up party: MoMA PS1 Artists’ collective: Flux Factory Italian food: Bella Via

Lower East Side, MANHATTAN

Vegan Mex: Jajaja Plantas Mexicanas Punk rock club: Clockwork Bar Movies, drinks, food: Metrograph Secret art gallery bar: Fig. 19 Chicken & waffles: Sweet Chick

Morris Park, BRONX

Solid sit-down Italian: Patricia’s Salumi & sfogliatelle: Scaglione Bros. True espresso bar: La Casa del Caffè Bronx dive: Williamsbridge Tavern Bangin’ Cuban food: Havana Cafe

Nolita, MANHATTAN

Real Neapolitan pizza: Kesté Champagne & caviar: Air’s Thai rotisserie & grill: Uncle Boon’s Tapas & nightclub: Vandal South American vibes: Oficina Latina

Prospect Park, BROOKLYN

Rare books: Unnameable Books Vintage wares: Marché Rue Dix Brew your own beer: Bitter & Esters Korean restaurant: White Tiger Diner pancakes: Tom’s Restaurant

Soho, MANHATTAN

Fabulous French steaks: Raoul’s 250 cubic yards of dirt: The Earth Room Early Pop Art: Peter Freeman Gallery Influential mixology bar: Pegu Club Tiny karaoke bar: Baby Grand

South Williamsburg, BROOKLYN

Bukkake ramen: Samurai Papa Tropical drinks & live music: Donna Coffee & pastries: Butler Farm-fresh restaurant: Marlow & Sons Eclectic music venue: Baby’s All Right

Sunnyside, QUEENS

Classic Irish pub: Donovan’s Pub Mexican-fusion luncheonette: La Flor Vintage finds: Sunnyside Thrift Shop No-frills Turkish food: Mangal Kabob Performances: Thalia Hispanic Theatre

Tribeca, MANHATTAN

Immersive experience: Dream House Meat lovers: American Cut Steakhouse Upscale bathhouse: Aire Ancient Baths Townhouse restaurant: Tiny’s Laid-back pub: Puffy’s Tavern

Upper East, MANHATTAN

Ready, set, art!: Museum Mile Pastrami heaven: PJ Bernstein Ice cream speakeasy: UES. Japanese cuisine: Kappo Masa Art Deco cocktails: Bemelmans

Upper West, MANHATTAN

Happy hour oysters: Mermaid Inn Dive bar with games: E’s Bar Literary Irish pub: The Dead Poet Great happy hour: The Milling Room Speakeasy: Manhattan Cricket Club

West Village, MANHATTAN

Cheap, delicious burgers: Corner Bistro Chic tea house: Té Company Brussels sprouts taco: Empellon Taqueria Happy hour German: Lederhosen Upscale omakase sushi: Kosaka

Williamsburg, BROOKLYN

Membership nightclub: Black Flamingo Family-owned Peruvian joint: Chimu Cocktail & cigar bar: Velvet Food & wine: The Four Horsemen Speakeasy dining: St. Mazie