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2018 Bucket List
Japan Village is one of 2018 Bucket List.

1. Japan Village

7.5
934 3rd Ave (btwn 35th & 36th St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Sunset Park · 16 tips and reviews
Electric Room is one of 2018 Bucket List.

2. Electric Room

8.4
355 W 16th St (in Dream Downtown), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 47 tips and reviews
The Cobra Club is one of 2018 Bucket List.

3. The Cobra Club

8.1
6 Wyckoff Ave (btwn Jefferson & Troutman St.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bushwick · 58 tips and reviews
Sanitorium is one of 2018 Bucket List.

4. Sanitorium

14 Avenue C, New York, NY
Lounge · Alphabet City · 9 tips and reviews
2nd Floor Bar & Essen is one of 2018 Bucket List.

5. 2nd Floor Bar & Essen

8.9
East 75th street (1st avenue), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club is one of 2018 Bucket List.

6. Smoke Jazz & Supper Club

8.7
2751 Broadway (btwn W 105th & W 106th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · Upper West Side · 77 tips and reviews
Buvette is one of 2018 Bucket List.

7. Buvette

9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 534 tips and reviews
Dear Irving is one of 2018 Bucket List.

8. Dear Irving

9.0
55 Irving Pl (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 244 tips and reviews
Rue B is one of 2018 Bucket List.

9. Rue B

188 Avenue B (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Alphabet City · 77 tips and reviews
Holiday Cocktail Lounge is one of 2018 Bucket List.

10. Holiday Cocktail Lounge

7.9
75 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 67 tips and reviews
Essex Street Market is one of 2018 Bucket List.

11. Essex Street Market

120 Essex St (at Delancey St.), New York, NY
Market · Lower East Side · 102 tips and reviews
L&B Spumoni Gardens is one of 2018 Bucket List.

12. L&B Spumoni Gardens

9.1
2725 86th St (at W 10th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Gravesend · 432 tips and reviews
Four & Twenty Blackbirds is one of 2018 Bucket List.

13. Four & Twenty Blackbirds

9.1
439 3rd Ave (at 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pie Shop · Gowanus · 224 tips and reviews
Butter & Scotch is one of 2018 Bucket List.

14. Butter & Scotch

818 Franklin Ave (at Union St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Crown Heights · 86 tips and reviews
Paulie Gee's is one of 2018 Bucket List.

15. Paulie Gee's

9.3
60 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Franklin & West St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Greenpoint · 401 tips and reviews
Partners Coffee is one of 2018 Bucket List.

16. Partners Coffee

8.8
125 N 6th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 408 tips and reviews
Hotel Delmano is one of 2018 Bucket List.

17. Hotel Delmano

9.4
128 N 9th St. (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 236 tips and reviews
Diner is one of 2018 Bucket List.

18. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews
Surf Bar is one of 2018 Bucket List.

19. Surf Bar

7.6
139 N 6th St (btwn Bedford & Berry St.), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 157 tips and reviews
Lucky Dog is one of 2018 Bucket List.

20. Lucky Dog

8.8
303 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Williamsburg · 166 tips and reviews
Pies 'n' Thighs is one of 2018 Bucket List.

21. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews
Tørst is one of 2018 Bucket List.

22. Tørst

9.1
615 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · Greenpoint · 256 tips and reviews
Little Choc Apothecary is one of 2018 Bucket List.

23. Little Choc Apothecary

8.0
141 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY
Creperie · Williamsburg · 39 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Diner is one of 2018 Bucket List.

24. Jimmy's Diner

577 Union Ave (btwn N 10th & N 11th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 206 tips and reviews
Shalom Japan is one of 2018 Bucket List.

25. Shalom Japan

8.3
310 S 4th St (at Rodney St), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 100 tips and reviews
The Blue Stove is one of 2018 Bucket List.

26. The Blue Stove

415 Graham Ave (btwn Withers and Frost St), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Williamsburg · 128 tips and reviews
Osakana is one of 2018 Bucket List.

27. Osakana

290 Graham Ave (btwn Powers St & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Fish Market · East Williamsburg · 9 tips and reviews
Lupa is one of 2018 Bucket List.

28. Lupa

8.6
170 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 232 tips and reviews
Mani in Pasta is one of 2018 Bucket List.

29. Mani in Pasta

245 E 14th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 8 tips and reviews
Via Della Pace is one of 2018 Bucket List.

30. Via Della Pace

48 E 7th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 103 tips and reviews

31. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

Alexandre M.Alexandre Munhoz: Great authentic Italian food. Elegant but not too formal. Serious wine list. Try the little pig, any fresh pasta. Try their private room where they serve family style meal (shared plates).

32. McCarren Park Greenmarket

9.1
631-641 Union Ave (btwn Driggs Ave & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Farmers Market · Williamsburg · 43 tips and reviews

Alexandra d.Alexandra d'Archangelo: Supposedly open until for, but get there well before 3pm to be safe.

Maison Premiere is one of 2018 Bucket List.

33. Maison Premiere

9.1
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 447 tips and reviews

EaterEater: After a sturdy night of drinking in Williamsburg, this New Orleans-themed restaurant and cocktail bar is where you go for more drinking – and oystering as they are served until 1 a.m on weeknights. Read more.

Skinny Dennis is one of 2018 Bucket List.

34. Skinny Dennis

8.5
152 Metropolitan Ave (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Williamsburg · 148 tips and reviews

Arash N.Arash Narchi: Really well priced drinks. And who doesn't love live music and peanuts all over the floor! Great spot

Westlight is one of 2018 Bucket List.

35. Westlight

8.9
111 N 12th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 120 tips and reviews

Ayelet A.Ayelet A: Absolutely the best rooftop views in NY. And the food is awesome too. Expect a line outside thought.

36. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
445 Albee Sq (at Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Downtown Brooklyn · 133 tips and reviews

Chips R.Chips R: This is my go-to for a Saturday or Sunday brunch. The selection of movies can be limited but the theater and food/drink service is great. No late seating so arrive on time!

37. Fawkner

191 Smith St (at Warren St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 53 tips and reviews

Leah H.Leah Hammerschlag: Come here for the fun and cozy layout and drinks. Go elsewhere for food.

38. Attaboy

9.2
134 Eldridge St (btwn Delancey & Broome St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 241 tips and reviews

Marissa S.Marissa Stuart: A magical place for indecisive drinkers. Low lighting and intimate booths make it an ideal date spot.

39. Charleston

7.3
174 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 108 tips and reviews

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Close to the Bedford L stop and $1 pizzas for every drink you buy! Curb your hangover.

40. The Sampler BK

8.9
234 Starr St (Wyckoff & Irving Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bushwick · 44 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Bushwick gets a craft beer retail shop and bar, with 100 bottles, 16 taps, and a "cantina-like" vibe that's fitting for the neighborhood.

41. The Roost

8.7
222 Avenue B (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 105 tips and reviews

Vic C.Vic C.: Great coffee..cool speakeasy

42. Tokyo Record Bar

6.5
127 Macdougal St, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 21 tips and reviews

Honghui Y.Honghui Yu: A ticket will get you a multi-course tasting menu and a chance to pick you own song to be played at their vinyl jukebox. Drinks cost extra but their sake selection is quite good.