"So you need a cool place with impressive food and a crowd that’ll make you feel like you’re in a busy-but-not-terrible part of Manhattan. Go with Llama Inn. The food is a modern take on Peruvian, it stays pretty busy (but it isn’t impossible to get into), and the space is extremely well-designed. The dishes here can add up to not insubstantial tab, however, so plan on spending a decent amount." - bryan kim