Food Scene
Pure Thai Cookhouse
766 9th AveMore creative dishes than your typical Thai place
El Rancho Burritos
359 W 45th StSuper close, cheap, and delicious
OBAO
647 9th AveGood Asian fusion
Trattoria Trecolori
254 W 47th StCozy homestyle Italian
Briciola
370 W 51st StWine bar with modern European small plates
Turco
604 9th AveThe best homemade bread for gyro sandwiches
Lali
630 10th AvenueHomestyle Dominican cooking with huge portions and low prices
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveAwesome outdoor food-fest with popular restaurants (Saturdays)
Drinks & Nightlife
Reunion
544 Union AveCool surfer drinks
Rudy's Bar & Grill
627 9th AveFree hot dogs with beer purchase
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StClassy hidden cocktail bar (4 people max)