Farra is a wine bar in Tribeca from the people behind (temporarily closed) Atera. Order the scallop fried rice.

Cafe Paulette is a French bistro where you can drink natural wine across the street from Fort Greene Park.

Fradei is an Italian wine bar in Fort Greene that's a good option for date night.

Vinum is an Italian wine bar on Staten Island with a big, covered backyard.

& Sons is a wine bar in Prospect Lefferts Gardens with a rotating list of country hams.

Peoples is a wine shop and bar in the bottom of Essex Street Market on the LES.

Pomp & Circumstance is a small Mediterranean spot in Williamsburg that’s a good place to get drinks and a light bite with a date.

Kindred serves natural wines and Mediterranean food in a small East Village space that’s great for casual dates.

La Cafette is a small French bistro in Williamsburg where you should get drinks and snacks during Happy Hour.

Tannat is a great natural wine bar in Inwood with Happy Hour everyday.

Wine Escape is a small wine bar that works for a low-key drink near Port Authority or Times Square

LaLou is a wine bar in Prospect Heights that’s one of our favorite spots in the city to drink natural wine.

Tailfeather is a natural wine bar in Clinton Hill where you can drink something like a chilled red from Georgia. Try it for a casual date.

BLVD is a wine bar in Long Island City with a big selection of wines from all over the world and good Happy Hour deals.

Akrotiri is an upscale Greek spot in Astoria where you can get a whole fish, some lobster pasta, or a very good plate of octopus.

L’Accolade is a French spot in the West Village with a short list of natural wines.