Merakia, is what Greeks use to describe doing something in the manner that Millennials claim to be doing at whatever it is they call "work. That is with soul, creativity, and love. However the Greeks mean it, while the Millennials are sucking the soma of a technarati uber-class that rakes in the dough while convincing their workers that seltzer is free if you work 80 hour weeks. But this has little to do with what Merakia does, which grills meats or cooks them on spits int he Greek Psistaria style. The owners Andreas and Renee Typaldos, work with Tassos Ballas to provide a menu that is authentic and fresh.

Popular neighborhood restaurant serving an eclectic American cuisine in a casual laid-back atmosphere. Multiple locations around the city and Brooklyn

Located in an 1860’s warehouse building at the edge of the Williamsburg Bridge, Aska is a modern Brooklyn restaurant run by Michelin-starred chef Fredrik Berselius. Offering elevated multi-course dinners as well as a more casual bar and garden menu, all reflecting the best of what is available and in season. In the main dining room a $215 19-course menu or a $145 10-course menu. They would appreciate if you would indicate which menu you're interested in when making your reservation (in the special request box). They will also reach out to you prior to your reservation to confirm menu and all other details. If looking for a casual elegant meal without a reservatiuon their cellar bar and garden are walk-in friendly and offer an a la carte menu as well as house cocktails, wines, beer and non-alcoholic options.

Nordic gastro-pub with a strong focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.

A full service Japanese restaurant in the Financial District from the team behind the celebrated poke spot, Chikarassi. The menu features seasonal kappo cuisine, a multi-course meal that is left entirely up to the chef, which can include dishes like fried blowfish, Sasso chicken yakitori, and wok-fried lobster with soft-shell shrimp and chile.

Chinese expats in the city flock to this Manhattan Chinatown outpost for a taste of home. Friendship BBQ specializes in Chinese skewers, or chuan’er (??) in Mandarin. Open from 1 p.m. to 3 a.m. it makes for a great after hours option.