The Brew Inn, New York

With the rapid rise of craft beers, it can be overwhelming for a beer-centered eatery to know what to put on tap. Luckily, The Brew Inn has a solution: to feature New York beers exclusively. Here, pints from Brooklyn Brewery and other regional businesses complement gourmet pub food, including pierogies, burgers, and shrimp po' boys. This approach goes hand-in-hand with the restaurant's commitment to the community of Greenpoint, as the staff gathers local ingredients and hires neighborhood residents. The result: a laid-back, homey haven dedicated to local purveyors and citizens that has received accolades from Zagat, Time Out New York, and the Village Voice.