The Marina Cafe

Perched at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 73rd Street on the Upper East Side, this spot takes the traditional sports bar concept and flips it on its head. The corner location catches plenty of foot traffic year-round, and winter evenings bring a cozy energy as locals duck inside from the cold for food, drinks, and all the action on the screens. Whether you're stopping by during a playoff run or catching up with friends on a snowy night, the atmosphere keeps things lively and engaging well beyond what you'd find at your standard neighborhood watering hole.

Walk in during the quiet afternoon hours and you'll discover a welcoming spot for a laid-back meal, but return after dark and you'd barely recognize the transformation that unfolds. The dining setup disappears, that impressive 44-foot bar comes alive with energy, and the whole vibe shifts toward live music and good times. Winter evenings especially bring a cozy warmth to the place as crowds gather around the bar's glow. Whether you're looking for a casual winter lunch escape or planning to ring in the evening with friends, this place pivots effortlessly to match whatever you're celebrating.

Remember, while you're patronizing the bustling stands of the green market, that Heartland Brewery is right across the street. Come on in, put down those shopping bags and stay for a bite and a pint...or two...

Tucked into the W Times Square, this seafood destination has earned widespread critical acclaim with accolades from major New York publications. The sleek, modern dining room designed by Yabu Pushelberg creates an energetic backdrop for Chef Eric Woods' seafood-forward vision. Winter evenings here feel especially inviting—the polished interior and warm lighting offer a sophisticated escape from the cold streets outside. Raw selections shine at the oyster and shellfish counter, where you'll find pristine shrimp, lobster, clams and oysters prepared with precision. The sushi offerings showcase creative combinations like the Chilean Sea Bass Roll draped in Sweet Miso Glaze and the Sesame Crusted Shrimp Roll finished with Orange Curry Sauce. The buzz around this restaurant has only grown since opening, drawing crowds who come hungry and leave impressed.

The Main Course - by Paul Wein<br> "I've eaten at hundreds of restaurants throughout my life, but I've never had a dining experience like the one I had at Notaro Restaurant. <br> Specializing in authentic Tuscan cuisine, Notaro offers a type of food found nowhere else. That's because Angelo, the restaurant's owner, grew up with this wonderful cuisine his entire life. So his Tuscan tenure, combined with the experience of his chef, promise his customers a culinary compilation of cosmic proportions."

Great place for breakfast meetings, lunch, happy hour and events!

Watching the winter crowds filter in from Lincoln Center performances, you'll find yourself in a dining room that's welcomed guests through three decades of New York's cultural seasons. The real draw pulls you toward the bar—a generous stretch lined with more than fifty varieties of antipasti that span both hot and cold preparations, from vegetables to seafood. The space wraps around you with rich wood paneling, mirrored walls, and polished brass that gleam softly on cold evenings. The kitchen leans into Italian tradition with Roman specialties alongside contemporary takes on familiar dishes, while the broader menu spans generous cuts of steak, tender veal preparations, handmade pasta, and a deep selection of fresh seafood. It's the kind of place where you might linger between courses while the winter night settles outside.

This sprawling 5,000 square foot gathering spot in Park Slope brings together dining, drinks, and live performances under one roof, with enough nooks and activities to keep you occupied for hours. Settle by one of the fireplaces on a cold winter evening, browse the shelves of the library lounge, or head downstairs to catch touring musicians while nursing a drink. If you're in the mood for bocce, there are two indoor courts ready to go, and when warmer months arrive, the outdoor garden becomes an extension of the scene. The whole vibe walks that particular line between polished and approachable that somehow feels uniquely Brooklyn.

Umberto’s full menu of Italian seafood specialties, traditional ocean fare, pastas, steaks and chops, is available by clicking here. Umberto’s original offerings of red and white clam sauces, in hot, medium or sweet varieties over an assortment of pastas are still among its most requested dishes.

The Marrow is a contemporary German and Italian restaurant located amidst picturesque brownstones and cobblestone streets in the West Village. Run by Chef Harold Dieterle and Alicia Nosenzo, owners of nearby Perilla and Kin Shop, the restaurant aims to be a neighborhood restaurant as much as a destination. The food is inspired by the ethnic heritage of Harold’s parents, reflecting his father’s German ancestry and mother’s Italian lineage. To complement The Marrow’s menu, Alicia Nosenzo and Beverage Director Jill Roberts, have created an extensive, yet approachable beverage program that includes nearly 400 wines, with a strong emphasis on Italian, German, and Austrian producers. Specialty cocktails and a curated selection of craft beers will also be available. The refined, yet casual dining room brings together the regional spirit that is featured on the menu and features a large L-shaped granite bar, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a soon to open 20-seat private dining room.

Tea and Sympathy is a quintessential corner of England in the heart of Greenwich Village. The menu includes such favourites as bangers ‘n mash, shepherd’s pie, welsh rarebit, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding. Finish off with a treacle pudding or rhubarb and custard.

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Welcome to Shopsins, the classic NYC diner owned by legendary chef/owner Kenny Shopsin. The restaurant and its owner were the subject of of the 2004 documentary "I Like Killing Flies". Shopsins offers experimental, unorthodox dishes that you are guaranteed to remember for a long time.

Located at the South Street Seaport. Evoking the spirit of the Southwest. Hopping bar and fantastic Mexican meals.