"When: Monday-Thursday 5-7pm, Friday-Sunday 4-6pm The Deal: $1.50 select oysters, $14 cocktails, $5 beers, $9 well drinks If you live anywhere near South Slope, you should know about Siren Oyster Bar. The business, named for the mythical creatures that drew in Odysseus with their song, lures us in with a huge variety of perfectly shucked fresh oysters. They rotate through about 10 different oyster varieties, and at Happy Hour, they are $1.50 each. Come after a day spent in Prospect Park—it’s worth the medium-distance walk." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman