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121 Fulton St., New York 10038
646-545-6647

The Fulton

Finally a gastropub for the FiDi. Ainsworth, Hill, and Dune crew upgrade the bar food options on Wall Street's fringe. Lobster Cobb salads, free-range chickens, black angus sliders with truffled Th... read more

501 Grand St., New York 11211
347-889-7793

Burnside Brooklyn

Fried. Cheese. Curds. ’Nuff said? Midwestern-inspired neighborhood hang brings Beecher’s to Billyburg. Adds other flyover state faves like Juicy Lucy burgers, brats, Milwaukee’s B... read more

708 Fifth Ave., New York 11232
718-499-2175

Mary's Bar

Former Polish dive reconstituted as retro corner bar. Some love for former tenant in salvaged “S” from the old sign, well-preserved brick walls. Tin ceilings and pendant lamps complete ... read more

793 Ninth Ave., New York 10019
212-713-0481

Flaming Saddles

Gay cowboy kitsch? We are so there. Move over Rawhide, there's a new spot to get your Brokeback on. Club crossed with saloon has booted studs working the bar, and dancing on it as well. Drink speci... read more

140 2nd Ave., New York 10003
212-614-3283

Sly Fox

Hidden under the Ukrainian National Home, a complex that also includes a restaurant and an optometrist, the Sly Fox is simply a basement for Ukrainians to get drunk in. Winding down the indoor whee... read more

20 W. 39th St., New York 10018
212-921-1999

Culture Club

All about early Hüsker Dü and the intricacies of Iran-Contra. Well, no, '80s themepark concentrates on the most accessible parts of everybody's favorite throwback decade. Floor after fl... read more

439 Third Ave., New York 10016

Terroir

Hearth and Insieme peeps land a third jewel for their wine bar crown. Similar vibe to downtown spots, combining under-control prices and top bites. Menu sounds an "old-school salute" to fried scall... read more

502 Lorimer St., New York 11211
347-227-7133

Walden

Petite nabe spot keeps it simple. Understated but spot-on décor, as to be expected from the owner of the design shop Matter. White-walled room, intimate bar lit by dangling globe lamps. Snac... read more

425 W. 15th St. , New York 10011
212-206-0000

The Tippler

Swankiest way to wait out the Apocalypse. Long-concealed basement bunker below the factory where the Oreo was invented. Ancient brick and steel, vintage fixtures, Oriental rugs. Cocktail program ta... read more

420 Park Ave. So., New York 10016
212-929-9070

Winston's Champagne Bar

As much champagne as a Yankee locker room in October, although more for sipping than spraying. Also, not so many sweatpants. Posh bubbly spot glams it up at the Gansevoort. Two levels of cork-poppi... read more

355 W. 16th St., New York 10011

The Electric Room

Cool Britannia under the Dream. Former electrical subspace gets its wattage upped by Nur Khan and the party pros at the Strategic Group. Follow the black carpet down to high-ceilinged nook accented... read more

613 Grand St., New York 11211
718-388-0012

The Saint Austere

Not out for beatification, just looking to be a neighborly place for a casual drink or four. Sizable wine list plucks faves from Greece to Italy to Spain. Small plates keep to the Euro theme. Charc... read more

63 Gansevoort St., New York 10014
212-981-9099

The Double Seven

Doubling up: after four-year hiatus, nightlife legend reborn in former Rhone space. Crocodile banquettes and Norman Mooney glass art carry over from the original, with more room for quality loungin... read more

74 Orchard St., New York 10002
212-260-5317

Interstate Food & Liquor

A roadhouse for the modern LES. Los Feliz partner drops a two-story slot of distressed steel and wood. Iconic stencils set a roadtrip mood, enhanced by comfort food menu. Sloppy Joes, franks and be... read more

11 Doyers St., New York 10038
212-227-3099

Pulqueria

Apothéke peeps (sans pyro Albert Trummer) double their presence on “the Bloody Angle.” Old gang ambush corner keeps it clandestine, with low-key entry. Aztec-accented basement na... read more

609 Grand St., New York 11211
347-384-2526

Noorman's Kil

Former Art Land Bar space now with surfaces you don’t regret touching. Ornate wood bar culled from Amish country, complemented by vintage lights, whitewashed ceiling. Sweet backyard for chill... read more

225 Wythe Ave., New York 11211
718-393-5500

Café de La Esquina

Landmark 1952 Wythe Diner gets the Esquina treatment. Like downtown original, varies from tacos at the window to formal surrounds in the dark back room. Chrome-trimmed dining car dispenses a cool h... read more

55 W. 21st St., New York 10011
212-776-1997

Bounce Sporting Club

Massive sports bar replaces Porky's, with thirty flatscreen TVs tuned into one testosterone-fueled event or another. Seats at horseshoe-shaped leather banquettes provide clear HD views. Skirt steak... read more

36-10 30th Ave., New York 11105
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William Hallet

Rock ‘tude bistro. Local duo drops creative takes on American classics. Signature Cobb salad upgrades bacon to slow-braised pork belly, pairs it with a poached and then fried egg. Turducken a... read more

75 Murray St., New York 10007
212-513-1234

Silver Lining

Cast-iron wedding cake on the lower west side hosting Sascha Petraske cocktail extravaganza. Drink menu and staff carried over from Little Branch, as is the music, with familiar mugs working throug... read more

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