A nicely done BBQ joint in Park Slope. Named after a park in Washington, DC, where all the owners come from. The food is actually as good as the decor. All meat and vegetables are sustainable and local.

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 5 pm to 12 am, Sat. and Sun. Noon to 12 am

669 Union St nr 4th ave, Park Slope, 11215, tel. 347-227-7777

Opened in 1950, Donohue’s has fresh fish delivered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The steaks are always to die for. Having a drink at the bar will make you feel part of a Mad Men episode. Look for the elephant above the 1940′s cash register, it faces the door because it’s good luck.

Hours: Mon-Sun 12 pm to 12:30 am

845 Lexington Ave, nr 64th st. UES, New York 10065, tel. (212) 744-0938

An Epistrophy is when several successive sentences end with the same affirmation or word.

It’s also a cute (hate that word, but like what the word stands for) wine bar in Nolita, in which you won’t mind having several successive drinks at. Word.

Cash only.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 11:30am-12am; Sat-Sun, 11:30am-1am

200 Mott Street, nr. Spring St, Nolita, New York, NY 10012 tel. 212-966-0904

Ella is intended to be a throwback to the 20s. But its black walls and big chandeliers give it more of a 70s feel. Either way it’s a good option considering there is live music and half-off cocktails till 9 pm.

Happy Hour: 6 pm. to 9 pm

9 Avenue A, nr. Houston, New York, NY 10009, East Village, tel. 212-777-2233

A hidden gem and a well-kept secret. This is your go-to little semi private library-like bar, it’s never too full or pretentious.

Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm–1am; Fri-Sat 5pm–2am; Sun Closed

332 Lafayette Street, nr Houston, New York, NY 10012 tel: 212-925-4242

Opened since 1958 and named after its cozy size. Cliff’s specializes in steaks, but has good seafood too. A fun little bar in a cottage filled with sea-related chachkis. Great stop if you happen to find yourself in Suffolk County or after visiting the Barneys outlet.

1549 Main Rd. Jamesport, Long Island, NY 11947 tel. 631-722-32-92

Barneys Outlet: Tanger Dr. Riverhead, Long Island, NY, 11901 tel. 631 369 7700

A recently opened gastropub with a back patio, Normans specializes in grilled cheese and has over 220 whiskeys to choose from. A nice spot to sit at and actually be able to chat. Williamsburg is kinda sorta growing up.

Historical fun fact: Drick the Norman was a scandinavian sailor who managed to get himself a patent in 1645 that established him as the owner of all Greenpoint. He built the first house there a year later on what is known today as Calyer St. near Franklin St. right in front of a creek known then as Norman’s kill, which separated Williamsburg from Greenpoint and was later renamed Bushwick Creek.

609 Grand St. nr. Leonard St., Williamsburg, tel: 347-384-2526