Best Presentation

Haute Dish

Category: American (new)
Price:$$
Menu: here
Pros: The most beautiful presentation: guacamole in the shape of a brick
Extremely flavorful dishes.
Great drink selection and new drink mixes.
Great for brunch.
Cons: Loud music, can be hard to find parking.
Favorite: Steak Tartare.

Best Variety

112 Eatery

Category: American (new)
Price:$$
Menu: here
Pros: Amazing food.
Lot of dishes under $12.
Small portion dishes.
Great dessert.
Cons: Tiny space, hard to get in without reservations, no drink menu.
Favorite: Cauliflower fritters.

Best Global Fusion

Bradstreet Crafthouse

Category: American (new)
Price:$$
Menu: here
Pros: Great atmosphere: red room is perfect for lounging.
Unique signature cocktails and drink concoctions
Perfect round giant ice cubes
Tasty twists on popular dishes
Great happy hour menu
Cons: Menu changes often, getting rid of some favorite dishes.
Favorite: Bradstreet BLT.

Best Italian

Bar La Grassa

Category: Italian
Price:$$$
Menu: here
Pros: Great food.
Outdoor seating.
Great drink selection.
Vegan friendly.
Food to go
Valet
Cons: Hard to get in without reservations, loud.
Favorite: Soft Egg and Lobster Bruschetta.

Best Happy Hour

D’Amico Kitchen

Category: Italian
Price:$$$
Menu: here
Pros: Great atmosphere: classy artsy crowd.
Amazing interior: modern minimal white furniture that’s super hip.
Large selection of local art.
Smells great: I tried to find the incense oR candle they use vainly.
Outdoor seating: great courtyard in the back minus the traffic noise.
Happy hour menu half price.
Loungy: if you don’t like crowds this is perfect.
DJ
Valet
Cons: pricey drinks.
Favorite: Lamb meatballs.