"Porchlight is a big space on 11th Avenue operated by Danny Meyer, and it’s great for when you need to gather a large group—of coworkers, say—in a fun, unpretentious environment. They have a solid booze selection, as well as some excellent takes on bar food, including everything from Texas chili to chocolate chip cookies. There are plenty of tables that wrap around the Southern-themed space (sort of like a barbecue joint meets a nice cocktail bar), and there’s a room in the back you can book for parties." - Bryan Kim, Matt Tervooren