You know it's summer in NYC...

When you get awoken by the ice cream truck, meaning there's soft serve (or gourmet ice pops!) on every block.
Joy Ride Truck.

When Habana Outpost opens and you get to enjoy their Cuban sandwiches in the BK sun.
Habana Outpost, 757 Fulton Street, Brooklyn; 718-858-9500.

When the lines of models outside La Esquina and Cafe Gitane get even longer.
La Esquina, 114 Kenmare Street; 646-613-7100.

When the Shake Shack wait list is so long you need a snack before you start standing in it.
Shake Shack, 11 Madison Avenue (at 25th Street); 212-889-6600.

When NYC Icy makes up 90% of your diet.
NYC Icy, 100 Avenue A (at 7th Street); 212-555-1212.

When you can finally sip a margarita outside!
B. Bar, 40 E 4th Street (at Bowery); 212-475-2220.

Photo: Courtesy of Ammiel Rae, La Esquina