Q: All right, so I took your advice and met the boy/girl of my dreams over cocktails. Where’s the best place to impress them on our first date?

A: The swanky ambience and mind-blowingly delicious bites make Macao Trading Co. a buzzing hot spot that will have your object of affection thinking you’re pretty damn fly. Unfortunately, its trendy TriBeCa location might make snagging a reservation before 10pm on a Saturday rather unlikely. Try the Basement at Macao instead for the same delicious food and drinks with a more laid-back and intimate ambience (think cushioned corner booths, oriental flourishes and cozy candlelight).

You also can’t go wrong with FOUR at Yotel, Midtown West’s newest rooftop bar with breathtaking views of the city, impeccable small plates and a strawberry lychee mojito so good that you may not even die when you see the astronomical bill.

To show off for a craft beer lover (which, newsflash, seems to be every guy in Manhattan these days), check out the latest off-shoot of Pop Burger, Pop Pub in Greenwich village, and grab a corner booth in the back.