Ida's Nearabout is a neighborhood bar in Sunnyside with taxidermy, brick walls, dim lights, and lots of whiskey. They serve plenty of food like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and tater tots, and the cocktails—such as the passionfruit daiquiri and the lemon-basil-vodka drink—are surprisingly delicious here.

LONDON (Reuters) - Royal portraits and dazzling tiaras go on display at Sotheby's in London this weekend as part of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. The auction house is holding a month-long programme of events, exhibitions and auctions to mark the occasion. Four days of official celebrations for the historic occasion begin on June 2.

The glittery live shows have long been a staple in many cities, but the fast-food chain is taking that a step further. The drag queen Kay Sedia partying with guests at a Taco Bell Cantina in Chicago, the second stop on the chain’s five-city drag brunch tour, which kicked off in May. Anjali Pinto for The New York Times

Started by a Top Chef alum, this first NYC location of PLNT Burger is ideal for vegans who don't have a lot of time to eat. They use Beyond Meat, dairy-free cheeses, and Schmidt's potato buns to make their burgers, and they also offer plant-based chicken, chili, and soft serve. The Beyond patties are slightly crispy and have a nice charred and smoky flavor, and, while PLNT Burger's salty herb potato wedges are a little mushy, you'll like them when paired with one of the dipping sauces.

Four Larchmont restaurants have plans to go green starting next week. Turquoise, La Taqueria, The Grange and Apiary will all steer clear of single-use plastic items. It's part of a pilot project three Mamaroneck High School students came up with. The students conducted research, collected data and made their pitch to 15 restaurants.

If you live on the Lower East Side, you’re probably always on the lookout for spots where you can get a relatively cheap (under $10) lunch. Dominican grocery store El Colmado on Houston should be on your radar. You can stop by to pick up cans of Campbell soup, eggs, and any flavor of Gatorade—but the Dominican buffet is the real draw.