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1. Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar

8.5
11 W 31st St (btwn 5th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Koreatown · 176 tips and reviews

Ra G.Ra Guynes: The food was incredible, both the dessert and main dishes. Extensive wine list, trendy atmosphere....

2. The Chocolate Library

111 Saint Marks Pl (btw 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 4 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The chocolate librarian will school you on the best in chocolate - especially their devine dark hot chocolate.

3. Good Beer NYC

422 E 9th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Beer Store · East Village · 105 tips and reviews

Sharone K.Sharone Katz: The $6 sampler is a great way to try lots of new things.

4. Desnuda

122 E 7th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Village · 94 tips and reviews

Luis I.Luis Iglesias: $1 oysters on Sundays and Mondays. yum.

5. Mark

33 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 207 tips and reviews

Carlos M.Carlos Matias: Must have the Guinness shake!

6. Pegu Club

77 W Houston St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 302 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Go to Pegu Club and order any drink with their housemade ginger beer.

7. Little Branch

8.9
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The best cocktails in Manhattan! Hidden down a dark staircase, it's great for a date, or just for after work unwinding. Amazing mint juleps. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters

8. Boqueria Flatiron

8.9
53 W 19th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Flatiron District · 296 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Tapas and a glass of sangria? Yes, please. We swear by the blistered shishito peppers and pan con tomate.

9. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: My absolute favorite bar. They mix the drinks in the old style using different size ice cubes and raw eggs. Bartenders are very experienced and awesome. -Susie Brunet, Launch My Line

10. Mary Queen of Scots

115 Allen St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Lower East Side · 47 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A Scottish brasserie, identifable as such by a menu of boudin noir, house-smoked Scottish salmon & a signiture MQS burger made with Piedmontese beef & cheddar. Read more.

11. Jules Bistro

65 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · East Village · 103 tips and reviews

Jonathan R.Jonathan Rod: Try the Bellini and the Mojito

12. Madison Bistro

7.2
238 Madison Ave (at 37th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Garment District · 11 tips and reviews

KateKate: Great menu and wine list; definitely an unexpected culinary find in the neighborhood.

13. Maharlika Filipino Moderno

111 1st Ave (btwn E 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · East Village · 212 tips and reviews

Hilque D.Hilque Dairo: Try the pacquiao drink ang sarap and they have wifi too!!!!

14. The Beagle

162 Avenue A (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 65 tips and reviews

Selene L.Selene Liszka: Try the V.O.C. drink

15. The Pint of No Return

504 Avenue of the Americas (13th Street), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 11 tips and reviews

Selene L.Selene Liszka: New place with typical bar fare