Brooklyn Bowl

Beer, bowling, and rock n' roll. You'll find all that and more at the newly-opened Brooklyn Bowl. Located at 61 Wythe Ave. in Brooklyn, NY, this ultimate hang out spot sports a 16-lane bowling alley, a 600-capacity performance venue for concerts, and niceties like a custom-designed JBL Vertec sound system, a nine-screen high-definition digital video projection system overtop the lanes, cushy black Chesterfield couches, a bar that resembles a 19th century Coney Island shooting gallery serving up no less than 10 Brooklyn-brewed draughts, tables crafted from old bowling lanes, and an eclectic food menu created by local favorite Blue Ribbon. If The Dude were a non-broke New Yorker, this would be his hangout.

The Clam Shack

Get some authentic east coast seafood at The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, Maine. Voted by Epicurious as one of the top 10 seafood shacks in America, this tiny place is known for fried clams, but Lobster Rolls are their true specialty. And if the long lines deter you, The Clam Shack makes it easy to order a Maine Lobster Roll Kit, which includes a pound of fresh picked lobster meat, 6 traditional Maine rolls, 3oz of Clam Shack mayonnaise, and a recipe card.

Raoul's

The only real testimonial that Raoul's needs is that it's been operational in SoHo, an area known for its ephemeral dining landscape, since the the mid-70s, when two brothers from Alsace, France mustered enough scratch to buy a small restaurant and setup shop. At the time, the brothers were so poor that they had to use all of the previous establishment's materials, a factor of little consequence when held against a stellar menu. Stand out dishes include: Crab Ravioli ($14), Organic Chicken ($24) and Steak au Poivre ($37). Call ahead and ask for a table in the garden room, a low key speakeasy sort of space requiring a brisk walk through the kitchen.

CBS Scene

Despite the knee snap heard round the world, there is one bright spot for the Patriot's season. CBS Scene, located next to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, is a just-opened restaurant and bar designed around the common goal of watching TV while eating. In addition to some pretty great food, the three-story complex features over 135 Sony HD displays, showcasing current and classic CBS content in between Patriots games.

Behold the awesome old school goodness of these vintage-printed, buttery-soft Homage T-Shirts. They turn back the clock with shout outs to eclectic moments and personalities in sports, music, politics and popular culture. From Bruce Lee to Larry Bird, the tees tell stories of triumph, individualism and hustle. Pay Homage.

Smoque BBQ

Started by five regular guys with a love for all things smoked, Smoque BBQ is a must-eat for anyone heading to Chicago. We haven't read much that's as beautiful as the Smoque BBQ Manifesto. From the rub to the sauce, every detail is just how we like it. Succulent St. Louis-style ribs, perfect pulled pork, superb slaw, and a beautiful Brisket sandwich. Located at 3800 N. Pulaski. Oh, and Smoque is BYOB — pack a couple Buds before you come.

Khan Toke Thai House

The next time you're in San Francisco, do yourself a favor and head out to the Richmond district for the city's best Thai food, served in a terrific atmosphere. The Khan Toke Thai House sits in between 23rd and 24th at 5937 Geary Boulevard, a solid 20-30 minute cab ride from downtown and worth every penny. The reasonably priced, wonderfully prepared fare includes standouts both spicy and savory, with a nice selection of chicken, seafood, and pork-based dishes. Uncrate favorites include the delicious satay, "Thai spicy" prawns with hot chiles, and fried pineapple topped with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. [Read More]

The Cub Room

At the corner of Sullivan and Prince in SoHo sits The Cub Room, a subtly elegant restaurant noted for its romantic vibe. The eats skate between traditional and American Nouveau with all of its most promising dishes containing some sort of meat. Among them, the $32 Cub steak and the $27 Fennel Dusted Akami Tuna are particularly fine. That said, The Cub Room ain't cheap and it isn't for people who use the word "ain't" on any regular basis. Those people will have better luck at the adjacent Cub Cafe where entrees don't exceed $20 and the napkins aren't made out of money.