Where To Eat Near NYC’s Music Venues

"Pig And Khao is an ideal spot for a fun dinner before the show at Mercury Lounge (or after if you can get here before they close around midnight). The music in this restaurant is always incredibly loud and upbeat - to the point where you might start to feel like you’re in a hidden-camera-type music video while you’re there. It’s best done with a group, since all of the Filipino/Thai dishes are served family-style. In particular, the pork sisig and whole fried fish are both delicious and salty, and exactly the kind of thing you want to eat if you’re drinking." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, matt tervooren