Once an overcrowded hotspot, this bar is still very popular. The large outdoor patio sets the mood for a quiet conversation or a moonlit martini. The drinks and food aren't anything special, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. The crowd is a broad mix from punk to yuppy.

If you love veal, this restaurant cannot be beat. The rest of the menu is more than adequate, but it's the veal that keeps patrons raving and returning for more. If you've got the cash and yen for veal, you may want to check it out.

This crowded highish-end Italian is known for its thin crust pizzas and long waits for a table. While many adore the pizza, others are done in for their decadent desserts. For what it's worth, Time Out gave them a special critics' award for outstanding cuisine

Who would have thought so many things could be done with peanut butter? This is an interesting, cheap alternative to the usual fast-food options. Aside from the usual PB&J, there are also desserts and several other entrées all somehow involving peanut butter.

Modest prices and better-than-average food are just part of what keeps the patrons lining up outside the door. Add to that a mellow atmosphere, a groovy hipster crowd and outdoor seating, and you've got yourself a long-time hit. From models and artist types to college kids and tourists, this place is always reliable for doling out a solid square, a frozen drink and a good old time.