"What It Is: A casual neighborhood Italian restaurant in Gowanus Perfect For: Eating At The Bar, Date Night, Casual Weeknight Dinner Most neighborhoods in NYC have a casual Italian place like Bar Tano, but Gowanus just happens to be the one lucky enough to have this particular version. It’s a great spot for just about any situation. When we came here around 7pm on a Monday, the bar was completely full of people drinking Happy Hour specials and sharing pastas and bruschetta. There were people on dates, a woman from the bartender’s yoga class, and groups of friends catching up over some drinks and burrata. And it just happens to be very close to The Bell House, if you need a place to eat or drink before the comedy podcast show you have tickets for. The Verdict: A good option to know about if you’re spending time in Gowanus." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren