Midtown Evening

1. Blue Smoke

116 E 27th St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Rose Hill · 416 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Danny Meyer’s very tasty brisket sandwich, mounded neatly with pickles and slaw on a brioche bun, is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Read more.

3. Almond

12 E 22nd St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Flatiron District · 161 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this crowd-pleasing spot and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: don’t miss the well-priced seafood tasting. Read more.

4. Rye House

11 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Union Square · 231 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: This spot serves more than 70 bourbons and whiskeys (including Utah’s High West Rocky Mountain rye). Our favorite drink is the citrusy punch amped up with chai-infused Wild Turkey and Batavia Arrack ( Read more.

5. The Ginger Man

11 E 36th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Garment District · 323 tips and reviews

John J.John Jordan: Go to The Ginger Man. Great beers, good service!

6. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: You can try two Where to Eat 2011 picks under one roof; after dinner here head across the Ace lobby to the new John Dory for a dessert of the excellent eccles cake. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Birreria is one of Midtown Evening.

7. Birreria

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the smoky Maitake con Pecorino Sardo. Tender roasted maitake mushrooms rest on a rich bed of Sardinian smoked sheep’s-milk cheese. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Ace Hotel Lobby Bar is one of Midtown Evening.

8. Ace Hotel Lobby Bar

8.7
16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 236 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: You'll need a nap after the Breslin Burger, a griddled LaFrieda patty covered with a blanket of assertive, mature English cheddar & topped off with supple slabs of house-cured Berkshire pork belly. Read more.

9. Rattle N Hum

14 E 33rd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · NoMad · 230 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: In its short history, this bar has hosted more visiting brewers than you can count. Rarities, weekly special events, and a huge cask and bottle list make this one of the most lauded beer bars in NYC.

10. Cask Bar & Kitchen

8.5
167 E 33rd St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Rose Hill · 188 tips and reviews

AmyAmy: Allegash White

11. Banc Cafe

7.6
431 3rd Ave (btwn 30th & 31st St.), New York, NY
Bar · Rose Hill · 108 tips and reviews

Lacey S.Lacey Stone: $6 regular and specialty martinis during happy hour until 10pm Mon-Wed and 8pm Thurs-Fri

12. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended dishes: Boudin blanc, smoked bluefish rillettes, curried egg toast, corned beef tongue. Read more.

13. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Skip the pizza and go straight to the dessert. The best gelato in NYC! -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef