Claire's Michigan Stars of Brooklyn

You're feasting on Ethiopian—specifically Ras Special Tibs and Shiro, with lots of extra injera and rice. In case it matters to you: It's all vegan.

Every neighborhood needs and deserves a slice shop, and this one just happens to be excellent.

You're asking for a summer roll and classic bánh mì, please and thank you.

You're going slightly off-menu here, by which I mean: You're ordering off the kids' menu. You want the spaghetti al pomodoro, which is one of those so-simple-it's-perfect dishes. Get the anchovies on buttered bread as your starter to help you feel more like an adult—and an Aperol spritz too, just to drive home the point.

Order the nachos (that somehow feel...healthy-ish? health-adjacent?) and the excellent burger, too.

Most people come for the pizza, but you're here for the wings—KC BBQ style—and the charming jazz trio that hangs around on the weekends.

You're getting the queso—maybe two orders of it?—a frozen margarita, and the avocado and al pastor tacos.

You're starting with the kale salad, main course-ing with the mezzi rigatoni, and dessert-ing with the tartufo. If they have the soft-shell crab on the menu, you're throwing that in the mix too.

You're asking for the vegetarian platter and a side of yucca fries, probably some extra plantains, too. After the meal you're swinging by the bakery next door to grab some pastries for tomorrow morning's breakfast.