Abbe Lewis

Whether it be an after-work hang, a birthday party or a simply an opportunity to belt your little heart out, a karaoke bar can boost one’s mood. Lucky for all of us, New York City is chock-full of karaoke bars built for every performer's fancy, whether you’re into singing showtunes in a bear bar or crooning the best the ‘80s has to offer in a Koreatown private room filled with your closest friends. Here we dive into the best karaoke bars the city has to offer—get your vocal chords ready! RECOMMENDED: More of the best bars in NYC

While cupcakes are still very much alive and well these days, we’ve seen a recent boom in cookies, putting them in the spotlight and satisfying all of our sugar cravings. Some of New York’s best bakeries deliver cookies of all kinds right to your doorstep. From some of NYC's best desserts to cookies that can be delivered in the wee hours of the morning, these are the best cookie delivery services in NYC. RECOMMENDED: See the full list of best restaurants in NYC

Whether you're on a first date and looking for somewhere romantic or meeting up with friends to spill the tea, wine bars are a local obsession among New Yorkers. These days we’re finding more obscure lists bedecked with unfamiliar varietals and natural wines all for the taking, and we’re not mad about it. From a Michelin-starred haven run by a member of LCD Soundsystem to a staunch Tribeca hangout, these are the wine bars worth seeking out in New York City. RECOMMENDED: More of the best bars in NYC

Cocktail bars, wine bars, and dives, when it comes to local watering holes, New York City’s cup runneth over with countless options. The five boroughs are also home to the adorably quirky themed bar, so unique that it gets its own genre. From a vibrant tiki bar in Williamsburg to an East Village establishment completely devoting itself to all things Tim Burton, these 13 themed bars in New York City are worth seeking out. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best bars in NYC

Last year we saw a lot—a lot—of takeout, and luckily for us New Yorkers, our restaurants know how to do it right. When the going gets tough and the work week gets tougher, turning to one of your favorite neighborhood establishments for a tuna hand roll or a top-rate New York slice is so easy you don’t have to interrupt your Netflix binge. And if there was anything remotely good to come out of all that was 2020, it was that our trove of top restaurants offered knockout delivery services. Here are some of the very best. (And as a reminder, while there are plenty of delivery platforms out there, if you can order directly from a restaurant, it helps their bottom line. Don't forget to tip well!) RECOMMENDED: Find more of the best restaurants in NYC