"Williamsburg is full of excellent first date spots. Layla, a cocktail bar with seasonal small plates on Bedford, is the best of them. It’s got all you need for a lovely night with someone you don’t know too well—dim lighting, funky jazz, and an excellent cocktail list anchored by the Layla’s Juice, a sultry, summery mixture of tequila, Aperol, and a bunch of fruit juices. Don’t skip the food here—snacks like grilled peas, stracciatella, and the jonah crab pasta are all worth an order." - willa moore, bryan kim, will hartman, sonal shah, arden shore