Jazz & Drinks: New York City's Sultry Vibes

• The Club Room at Soho Grand: An all-in-one spot for drinks, bites, and live music, featuring both emerging and established artists alongside a menu of classic cocktails, including the signature Club Room Martini Service, plus dishes like Steak Tartare and The Club Burger.

• Buvette and Arthur's Tavern: Start with dinner at Buvette, a charming French gastrothèque that turns romantic and softly lit come evening (don't miss the Moules au Curry or the Dirty Martini), then head to Arthur's Tavern for legendary jazz, swing, and blues since 1937. Reservations are now available, and this Village institution has become even more popular in recent years.

• Dante and Village Vanguard: Kick off the evening at Dante's Hudson Square location for their martini hour from 3 to 5pm (ten dollar martinis), then head to Village Vanguard, the world's oldest continuously operating jazz club, for an intimate night of legendary jazz (tickets around $40, plus a one drink minimum).

• Monkey Bar or Quality Bistro and a Broadway Show: For a Theater District evening, start with dinner at Monkey Bar, a Midtown institution since 1936 with old-school jazz-age glamour (reservations open on Resy 21 days out at 9am ET and go fast, though walk-ins can grab a seat at the bar), or Quality Bistro, a bustling French bistro with a whimsical dining room and a steak-and-martinis menu perfect for pre-theater energy, then head to a Broadway show for the perfect finish to the night.

If you're just looking for my favorite places to nosh and have a cocktail, this list is for you.

• The Commerce Inn: My personal favorite in the West Village; get the crab cakes, carrots, and pork chop, and honestly, any dessert on the menu.

• Rubirosa: Order the Tie Dye pizza (sold whole, so bring someone to share) and the Lumache alla Vodka; they also have a full dedicated gluten-free menu for both pasta and pizza.

• Thai Diner: The Thai Diner Egg Sandwich here is a must, seriously, don't skip it.

• Bleecker Street Pizza: Get the Nonna slice; just don't confuse it with John's of Bleecker, a different spot nearby.

• The Dead Rabbit: A historic cocktail bar that becomes especially magical during the holidays with its annual Jingle Jangle pop up and seasonal cocktail menu; don't skip the bread pudding.

• Monkey Bar: A Midtown institution since 1936 with old school jazz age glamour, a zebra print staircase, and monkey bread and Smoked Whitefish Caesar Salad are worth the trip alone; make a reservation.

• The Corner Store: A buzzy SoHo spot with a nostalgic, old school New York dining room and a menu of elevated comfort classics like the Wagyu French Dip and Five Cheese Pizza Rolls; the tableside martini service, including their signature Oli's Dirty, is the move.

• The Swan Room at Nine Orchard: A glamorous cocktail lounge set inside a beautifully restored century old bank, with vaulted ceilings, pink marble walls, and a martini service designed for small groups; perfect for a dressed up night out.