ReThink Comedy, New York

It's a place to socialize, share a hookah, and have a secret rendezvous. But this flower-shop-turned-restaurant, which Downtown Magazine calls "a gorgeous multi-level, must-see-to-believe dining destination," is also one of the prime places in the city to indulge in bouquets of Mediterranean flavor. Amid the greenery and scenery of every room, Executive Chef Nestor Moina and his team (many from Midtown's Remi Restaurant and Neri) serve up zesty small plates of grilled octopus and warm stuffed grape leaves alongside full entrees such as the savory lamb burger. To pair with these flavors, former Mulberry Project–mixologist Scott Fitzgerald crafts elixirs such as the Jalisco Rose (Reposado tequila, shaken with amber agave, apples, rosemary, and lime juice). The hookah selection, meanwhile, follows these Mediterranean currents with sweet scents such as Sangria.