Mani Niall’s bakery is worth singing about. Go early for delectable baked goods (apple gingerbread turnovers, banana chocolate fauxnuts) or wash down savory afternoon cuisine (ginger miso chicken salad; portobello mushroom, kale, and Manchego flatbread) with a glass of white wine from Paso Robles or a pint of Lost Coast Brewery brown ale. Move to outdoor seating when temps rise.

Elizabeth Isaacs’s decidedly retro bakery smells as sweet as it looks. Gobble fruit-filled pies, morning pastries, and cake truffles in inventive flavors (sweet corn, SunButter and jelly). She does custom treats, too.

The teensy dining attic is the curry-est, coziest way to fake a Caribbean sojourn. It’s BYOB, so visit nearby boutique vino schiller Wino(ot) before.

Our go-to stop in Fort Greene for fried chicken is also perfect for Friday night pre-games. Sit at the bar; order a Diablo and a dozen oysters (or spoil your appetite with artichoke dip and steamed duck buns).

Score a picnic table at for hyperlocal brews and shared honey ricotta toast with pistachio dust. Be sure to return for brunch for cinnamon tea and Bien Cuit pastries.

The Middle Eastern menu includes dishes such as red lentil soup with fried garlic‚ coriander‚ and cumin; minced lamb and pistachio kefta; and the best hummus plate in town.

Enter a world of pure imagination at the candy mega emporium equipped with a Ferrari-powered gum ball machine and the Wonka Boutique, where you’ll find snozzberry fudge and white chocolate pencils that actually write.

L.A.’s trifecta of cool makes your wish list come true with Cult Gaia flower crowns and turbands, handpicked artwork from The Tappan Collective, and clothing and decor from Crybaby Presents.

West Village clothing boutique L.bartlett opens a little sister shop next door that’s solely focused on trendy women’s shoes. 

At the warm, multi-room spot (with a patio in summer), Berta Navarro cooks Mexican and Cuban recipes that fuel the soul. Try the mojo-braised pork shoulder or jumbo sea scallops with a spicy tamarind glaze.

Executive chef Gray McNally (Spiaggia, BOKA, The Elysian) cuts loose with locally sourced ingredients and wild game at the classic clubhouse throwback decorated with Chicago artifacts.

The new blow-dry bar takes you down the path less frizzy with six different looks, ranging from beach waves to a pin-straight style. While you get styled, enjoy complimentary bubbly or wine and rom-coms on flat-screen TVs.

A skewer-centered menu proves everything tastes better on a stick, be it lime zest-seasoned tuna, honey mustard-marinated chicken, or citrusy shrimp. Dip enthusiasts choose from jalapeno hummus, tzatziki, eggplant, spicy cheese, and taramosalata (or go for a plate of all five).

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With a menu of pork schnitzel, lobster grilled cheese, and meatballs, Fish’s Mike Stollenwerk proves he has more up his sleeve than just seafood. And since the kitchen stays open until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, you’ll never have to make a run for pizza slices again.

Philly native Christopher Burch fills his boutique with preppy sweaters, home goods, and all things colorful and zany (many under $50).

Let the barkeep whip you up a drink at the W Buckhead’s gastropub or request a cocktail kit and shake things up at your own table. Nosh on shareable plates like crispy duck tacos, kale Caesar salad, and house-made meatballs.

Sample a vast menu of Pan-Asian favorites, sake-based cocktails, and sushi. You’ll be hard-pressed to share a bite of chef Susur Lee’s textured Singapore slaw (made with nineteen ingredients), caramelized black cod, and Mongolian rack of lamb. Zentan means “spy” in Mandarin, and true to form, the lighting is low and the mood intriguing. 

A pub serving 50 draft beers and another 500 (give or take a brew) in bottles, this tavern often hosts special tastings and beer dinners. 

Leather chairs and booths overlook the busy comings and goings around Dupont Circle; they also make the contemporary hotel bar a natural meeting place. Daily happy hour eases hotel prices. Sit outside when weather allows. 

The Roman trattoria seduces with a grand glass staircase, illuminated onyx bar, and classic comfort dishes like borlotti bean soup, wild boar gnocchi, and porchetta arrosto. Savor more than twenty Italian wines by the glass, copious Campari cocktails, and complimentary parking.