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95-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd (at Beach 96th St), Queens, NY
Taco Restaurant · Hammels · 135 tips and reviews
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!
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!
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!
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).
159 E 125th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Government Building · East Harlem · 44 tips and reviews
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.
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 111 tips and reviews
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.
106-01 Shore Front Pkwy (Beach 106th Street), Queens, NY
Arepa Restaurant · Seaside · 49 tips and reviews
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.
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!
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 43 tips and reviews
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.
Home (private) · Hell's Kitchen · 2 tips and reviews
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.
145 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), New York, NY
Pub · Greenwich Village · 112 tips and reviews
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!
430 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 80th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Upper West Side · 134 tips and reviews
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!
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!
158 Bleecker St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Greenwich Village · 165 tips and reviews
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
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.