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Rockaway Taco is one of Dave's recs.

1. Rockaway Taco

95-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd (at Beach 96th St), Queens, NY
Taco Restaurant · Hammels · 135 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Go during the last weekend of September. No lines to speak of and it is your last chance to get fish taco goodness before they close for the season!

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of Dave's recs.

2. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

6.2
10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, IL
International Airport · 3946 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Long Layover? See if you can walk up and down ALL of the terminals and concourses - pretty decent walk. I have never seen more McDonald's in one facility before in my life!

The Bavarian Lodge is one of Dave's recs.

3. The Bavarian Lodge

9.1
1800 Ogden Ave (at Devon Ave), Lisle, IL
German Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Important place for beer lovers. Yes, great German beers offered, but they don't stop there. American craft brews are present as well. Make sure to chat up your server as they know their stuff!

4. The Big Country Homestead

Lombard, IL
Home (private) · 1 tip

Dave O.Dave Olverson: A large friendly guy lives here - and soon, his lovely wife will as well.

Funkadelic Studios is one of Dave's recs.

5. Funkadelic Studios

6.2
209 W 40th St Fl 5 (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Garment District · 5 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Probably the best deal for midtown Manhattan band practice. Book 3 hours of time - they charge for 2 and the third one is free!

Motor City Bar is one of Dave's recs.

6. Motor City Bar

127 Ludlow St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 52 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: The "bartender's choice" shot was surprisingly amazing. These ladies know what they are doing!

7. TADTOY

New York, NY
Moving Target · Hudson Square · 3 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: It's how they know that they're special.

Donnybrook is one of Dave's recs.

8. Donnybrook

7.2
35 Clinton St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Pub · Lower East Side · 58 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Nicest bar staff in the city. Dustin and Island Chris will take good care of you for sure!

Mad River Bar & Grille is one of Dave's recs.

9. Mad River Bar & Grille

1442 3rd Ave (at E 82nd St), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 42 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Ask about "renting" their upstairs area. Great place to throw a party for inexpensive/free with alcohol commitment (especially if you book it during the day).

Outback Steakhouse is one of Dave's recs.

10. Outback Steakhouse

919 3rd Ave (btwn E 55th & E 56th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Don't get the Outback Special 12oz steak. Get TWO orders of the 6oz steak for the same price and enjoy DOUBLE the sides!

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is one of Dave's recs.

11. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

159 E 125th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Government Building · East Harlem · 44 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Try not to get stuck in line behind crazy! A 10-15 minute line can take 30-45 minutes if one or more people are upset because they don't have the appropriate documents and need to come back later.

Mother Burger is one of Dave's recs.

12. Mother Burger

329 W 49th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 111 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Head to the bar inside during the winter for $3 beers and a surprisingly fun atmosphere without the LOOOOOOONG waits of the outdoor area during the summer.

Caracas Arepa Bar is one of Dave's recs.

13. Caracas Arepa Bar

8.9
106-01 Shore Front Pkwy (Beach 106th Street), Queens, NY
Arepa Restaurant · Seaside · 49 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Booze is a littler pricier than I would have liked, so grab some delicious arepas and plantains here and then head to drinks afterwards.

Marina 59 is one of Dave's recs.

14. Marina 59

59-14 Beach Channel Dr (59th St.), Far Rockaway, NY
Harbor or Marina · 6 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Make sure to hang out in the "common area" on Pier A - the other boatelers are usually friendly!

Bar Nine is one of Dave's recs.

15. Bar Nine

6.9
807 9th Ave (btwn 53rd & 54th St.), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 67 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: This place mixes it up! On various nights I have seen it as a: Karaoke Bar, Sports Bar, Live Music Bar, Art Gallery, Stand-up Comedy Bar, Gay Bar, DJ/Dance Bar, Singles Date Night Bar, and more!

Tulcingo Del Valle Restaurant is one of Dave's recs.

16. Tulcingo Del Valle Restaurant

7.5
665 10th Ave, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 43 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Don't listen to other reviews. Tulcingo beats Tehuitzingo by a MILE. Tacos are just as good, plus, get their Enchiladas Combinadas and you WILL understand why Tulcingo wins.

HopStop HQ is one of Dave's recs.

17. HopStop HQ

10 E 33rd St Fl 6 (5th Ave), New York, NY
Tech Startup · NoMad · 5 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Couch is too small. It's best to just crawl into one of the two beds here.

Olverrated is one of Dave's recs.

18. Olverrated

New York, NY
Home (private) · Hell's Kitchen · 2 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: The end of an era. For future historians: this is where epic jam sessions, amazing games of pong, power hours, group hugs, dog piles, beer brewing, and great friendships thrived.

Peculier Pub is one of Dave's recs.

19. Peculier Pub

7.6
145 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), New York, NY
Pub · Greenwich Village · 112 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Great beers. MUCH wider selection in bottles, so don't hesitate to grab a menu rather than just looking at the taps. If you are lucky, a beer rep will buy you a round!

Jake's Dilemma is one of Dave's recs.

20. Jake's Dilemma

6.5
430 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 80th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Upper West Side · 134 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Are the beer pong tables all filled up? Why not try the Gin Mill just a few steps north? All the way in the back are some tables that usually have shorter lines than Jake's!

NYC Taxi Cab is one of Dave's recs.

21. NYC Taxi Cab

New York, NY
Taxi · Greenwich Village · 74 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Guess the Smell is the best way to pass the time in one of these! B.O.? Vomit? Spilled Chinese Food? Worn Down Brake Pads? The possibilities are endless!

Le Poisson Rouge is one of Dave's recs.

22. Le Poisson Rouge

8.4
158 Bleecker St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Greenwich Village · 165 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Here's to hoping that Macaulay Culkin keeps throwing his iPod parties. If so, you can meet him on the first Thursday night of every month at Le Poisson Rouge

Otto's Shrunken Head is one of Dave's recs.

23. Otto's Shrunken Head

7.4
538 E 14th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Bar · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 127 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Can you handle the sugar challenge? Spend a day and go through every single specialty drink on the menu and level up with +3 diabetes!

24. Rally Sex Den

New York, NY
Home (private) · Gramercy Park · 1 tip

Dave O.Dave Olverson: Always be on the lookout for a spontaneous game of Quincy to break out.

Highland Brewing Company is one of Dave's recs.

25. Highland Brewing Company

9.2
12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC
Brewery · 37 tips and reviews

Dave O.Dave Olverson: In the winter, their Cold Mountain seasonal brew cannot be beat! They have the whole brewery give their input on what spices to use each year, so it is always different, and always delicious.