Huckleberry
588 Grand St., nr. Lorimer St., Williamsburg; 718-218-8555
Huckleberry makes up for its decidedly unromantic Williamsburg location by providing all the ingredients for a marathon date. Seasonal drinks feature conversation-starting ingredients like jalapeño-infused tequila or young-ginger juice. The kitchen, which stays open until 4 a.m., turns out tasty snacks like bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with Gouda. Dancing is encouraged in the sunken lounge area, which features good D.J.’s with a taste for sultry, obscure soul music.