Bars

Al Di La is an Italian restaurant in Park Slope, known for their amazing food (usually ranked as one of Brooklyn's best restaurants) and seriously long waits (no reservations). Their wine bar, next door, is well-stocked and can be used to help ease the pain of having to wait forever.

A quintessential New York steakhouse, The Bull and Bear was the first restaurant on the East Coast serving USDA Certified Angus Beef Prime, the highest quality grade of beef available in the U.S.  In this clubby, classic steakhouse, Chef de Cuisine Marc Melillo serves hearty portions of steaks, chops and seafood to an international set including business travelers, hotel guests and devotees.

Opened in 1994, Gramercy Tavern is a renewal of the classic American Tavern offering refined, contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality and unparalleled service in an historic landmark building.

The restaurant, designed by Bentel & Bentel, is wrapped with murals by artist Robert Kushner, decorated with vibrant floral arrangements by Roberta Bendavid and lit by the glow of candles and copper sconces. Early American antiques are found throughout the room and bricks for the wood burning oven come from last existing American foundry to cut bricks by hand.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.