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.

Step into the vibrant and colorful world of Marseille. Inspired by its namesake French port city, a cultural melting pot that is France's gateway to the Mediterranean. Marseille, the restaurant, has been a proud and integral landmark of the thriving Hell's Kitchen neighborhood since 2001. Chef Andy D'Amico, also of the Upper West Side smash hit eatery Nice Matin, creates exciting, flavorful, and authentic cuisine celebrating Marseille's mix of French, Italian, Greek, and North African influences. Popular yet unique dishes such as Bouillabaisse, savory tagines, perfect steak frites, gourmet "five-napkin" burgers, succulent shortribs, fresh pastas, and a wide variety of tasty hors d'oeuvres are served in the dining room's

Located on the corner of 42nd and 800 Second Avenue, in New York City, just minutes from Time Square, McFadden's has come to be known as one of New York's premier bar/restaurants. Our resident DJs and friendly and fun bar staff deliver an experience you will not soon forget! Spread out over several different party rooms, McFadden's can suit your every desire. From food or football, to your Friday night with friends and friends-to-be, come and play at NYC's hottest establishment: McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon.

"Step beyond our atrium. Agave's serene, smart adobe scene provides a glowing setting for the fusion of tradition and Southwestern innovation of Chef Richard Pang. <br> Our menus are created with the greatest care to ensure an enchanted experience. Highlights include seared Ahi tuna tataki tostaditas, squash blossom tacos with smoked tomato and caciotta, puerco sabana and pepita crusted salmon."

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.

More than a supermarket with restaurants. It is an energetic marketplace, an opportunity to taste and take home the products of artisans who till, knead and press to bring you the highest quality products at fair price. Eataly has assembled the absolute best Italian producers from every region under one roof and the absolute best chefs to cook their wares; Eataly is the heartbeat of Italy.

Since 1997, this Midtown hotspot has been drawing crowds looking for a place where good food, cold drinks, and live entertainment all come together under one roof. The ground floor keeps things casual with burgers and wings paired alongside craft beers and wines, while 25 high-definition screens catch every big game moment. Winter evenings bring a particularly buzzy energy as people pile in from the cold streets outside—the upstairs level transforms into a full party zone with a towering 30-foot ceiling, cutting-edge sound setup, and live DJs spinning Wednesday through Saturday nights. It's the kind of place where you can settle in for a quiet dinner one night and dance until closing the next.

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.

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.