"We’re never sure if we should call Lula Mae or a restaurant or a bar. On one hand, they serve Cambodian-inspired food—think lort cha noodles and crab fried rice—in a small but buzzy dining room with a long bar in the front. But hiding in the back, behind a curtain, is also one of Clinton Hill’s best lounges, a sultry, ’70s-style cocktail bar with chocolate leather, gold drapes, and a disco ball. Try the 50-50 chicken and then head to the back area for a couple of drinks before they close at 10pm." - willa moore, bryan kim, tiffany yannetta, neha talreja