"In every neighborhood, you should know a place where you can sit with a group, and share a few small plates while you have a medium-to-large amount of drinks. Near the Garment District, one such spot is Izakaya Mew, and it will help you out in numerous scenarios. This place is an izakaya in a basement with brick walls and light bulbs hanging from the ceiling, and you can stop by after a game at MSG or come for a team bonding thing with coworkers. You’ll find plenty of ramen and sushi here, and they also serve frozen beer that has the texture of a slurpy." - bryan kim