Aloha NYC, Astoria

Hawaii and New York may be almost as far away from each other as you can get while staying on American soil, and yet they somehow meet in Aloha NYC. A little piece of the Aloha spirit is alive in the bar and lounge, where palm trees line the bar and drinks are occasionally served in pineapples. Mai tais and signature cocktails such as Maui's Mango Rum flow freely from expert bartenders, while light Hawaiian ceviches and shrimp cocktails quell hunger pangs. On the weekends, however, the chill vibes give way to a more party-like spirit as hips shake to the beats of live DJs.