NYCReview
Vella is a big Mediterranean spot on the Upper East Side serving tapas that range from patatas bravas to tuna tartare to a duck flatbread. It’s all pretty expensive, so we like this place best for wine and oyster Happy Hour at the long bar, or for brunch with a group at an outdoor table on 2nd Avenue.
East Harlem Botting Co. is a neighborhood brunch and burger spot to hang out with friends, your kids, or a TV.
PQR is a Roman-style pizza spot on the Upper East Side serving slices topped with everything from pumpkin to porchetta.
Heidi’s House is a good spot to drop in for a drink and some affordable bar food on the Upper East Side.
The East Pole is a restaurant where you should meet a friend for a martini in the east 60s.
