You probably never thought you'd be uplifted by reports of increased rat activity in the city, but such are the times we're living in. The uptick in rodent complaints reflects an increasingly bouncing back city. In more pleasant indicators, subway ridership just had its first 2 million-plus rider day in eons; nationally Uber saw rides spike almost 10% in March. There's much more on the opening front, too.

If you’re like us, any interaction with a wine list is like walking the West Village without a map: completely disorienting unless we’re near a familiar landmark. If you’d like to up your game on Chablis, Chardonnay, and Chianti, check out New York’s best wine classes.

Let’s celebrate women chefs! These New York City kitchens are led by a lineup of talented women. They offer a variety of cuisines, ranging from Italian to Venezuelan-inspired to Chinese, and beyond. When you’re finished indulging, raise a glass at Bar Belly where you can pay tribute with the Wonder Woman cocktail. Drink up!

Wondering what's the best gluten-free pasta in NYC? Luckily, more and more Italian restaurants in the city have stepped up and offer gluten-free versions of spaghetti noodles, penne, rigatoni, and more. Here are our picks for the 8 best!