The Rose Lounge

"If you ran the half marathon, there’s an 87% chance you will want a cheeseburger afterwards. And one of the best ones nearby is at Rose’s. Not that you need to worry about what your non-runner friends want - but there are other options for them, too. Need another reason? The back patio is awesome. Q Train - Opens at 12" - katherine lewin

"Rose’s is a restaurant in Prospect Heights that serves bar food for grown ups. It’s exactly what you want to eat when you watch sports, and the fact that it’s a little bit fancier than the average stuff you find at a bar somehow makes it seem healthier. The grilled cheese comes with kale, for example, but it isn’t going give you an eight pack. Our suggestion? Sit at the bar, eat a good burger, and watch whatever game is on." - bryan kim

"Rose Gold is a basement bar in Bushwick, and it has a fog machine, a disco ball, and several neon signs that don’t really provide much light. You’ll find this place under Cape House (a casual seafood spot off the Morgan stop of the L train), and it isn’t the sort of place where you go to have a conversation. You come to drink, dance, and watch other people drink while they dance. Different DJs play every night, but it doesn’t really get crowded until late. Stop by after 1am if you want to catch this place at its peak - just be aware that they start charging a cover at 10pm." - Bryan Kim