The weather may be getting cooler, but the laid-back scene at Daddy's is still hot. Throw on that American Apparel hoodie and make your way over for amiable bartenders, moderately priced drinks, and a nice garden seating area. A [more...]

An offshoot of the 24-hour Ukranian food mecca on 2nd and 9th, this quaint outdoor cafe, nestled on the border between the East Village and the Lower East Side, serves up a few of Veselka's classic sandwiches, salads, breakfast and [more...]

With it's Soho location, this quasi-dive bar stands out for more than just its spectacular back garden. The drinks are moderately priced, the music well balanced, and the lighting low but not so dark that you-the drunk patron-are [more...]

For a little nature without leaving the city, head to the Loeb Boathouse on the east side of Central Park. A rowboat rental will cost you $12/hour, and $3 every fifteen minutes thereafter. There's a $20 refundable deposit, so don't [more...]