The Ride-Along Report: First Takes From Last Night’s Dinner

"What It Is: The bar on top of a new hotel in Long Island City Perfect For: Day Drinking We’ve been to a lot of rooftop bars recently, so we can confidently say that many of them are sh*tshows. That’s why we were excited to discover the bar at the top of the Boro Hotel in Long Island City. There was no wait to get in on a recent Saturday night, and the relatively small space - a few couches, tables, and counter seats - has great views of the East River and Manhattan. This hotel also has Beebe’s on its ground floor, so keep it in mind for a one-two punch with a date or small group. The Verdict: You don’t need to go out of your way to drink here, but it’s a good option next time you’re near LIC and want a rooftop where you can actually get in." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren