Tired of staring in the mirror at my dumb, single face last week, I decided to do what any rational adult would do: I went on Tinder, matched with 100 possible girls, and immediately asked them where they wanted to go on a first date.

Industry drink-stravaganza Tales of the Cocktail wrapped up on Saturday, and those who made it through the whole week without being 86'd weren't the only winners to walk away from the New Orleans-based boozing conference: four New York establishments made it home with hardware (... or certificates?

The latest and greatest badass thing someone is doing with Google Maps, the interactive NYC Music Map drops pins on alllllll the spots that famous artists have sung/rapped/nasally shout-talked (looking at you, Dylan) about for the better part of the last century.

You'll feel like you just entered a warm and fuzzy time warp after walking into Lala's, one where it's always Christmas thanks to plenty of colorful twinkle lights and a jukebox that plays a festive mix of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.

People who live in Canton have a microbrewery to call their own, and it's nothing to snort at -- a sweet mug club, frequently rotating taps, and even soda and coffee make this a great stop for locals.

Frank Fejeran, who was former chef at the Raven's Club, opened this Pacific Island-style barbecue trailer in Ann Arbor alongside his brother Gabe Golub.

Benstein Grille is a welcome gift to the tucked-away lake community of Wolverine Lake, because instead of being the sort of dimly lit town bar with crusty pool tables and live rock/country bands on weekends found in most other northwestern Oakland County lake communities, this upscale American comfort foodery would feel right at home in Birmingham.

Wine and "casual fine dining" take center stage inside this historic, Vieux Carre building constructed in 1809.

This Magazine spot is a cozy place to explore your palate and relax over a glass with a friend.

If you're looking for some peace and quiet in LA, then the Japanese garden atop the Hilton DoubleTree in Little Tokyo is your answer.

This serious momo specialist is tucked in the back room of cell phone store Tibet Mobile, and from there they dole out basket after basket of Himalayan dumplings made from hand-rolled wrappers and fillings like spiced beef or wild chives.

On North 6th St in Williamsburg, since before the high rises rolled in, this prime example of first-wave new Brooklyn bistros has a distressed, old-school, Euro feel, a damn good burger served on an English muffin with cheddar and caramelized onions, and other eats like salt & chili calamari or pork tenderloin wrapped in prosciutto.