St. Marks Place and Avenue A

Cocktails at speakeasy-like PDT. (That’s a Salty Shores up front—think caramel and rum—with a bit of candy in the glass.) You can read about the recipes here. And take a look at the Yelp reviews for advice on how to get into this place and whether it’s worth the hassle. (I’d say yes. And Eater thinks it’s one of the best. Plus you can get a hot dog.)