The Cool List: 17 Restaurants That Aren’t “Hot” But Are Definitely Still Cool - New York - The Infatuation

"Casa Mono is over a decade old, but it still gets busy. And there are two reasons for that: 1) the food is still great, and 2) the space is pretty small. That’s why, even on a weeknight, it can be tough to get a seat here. But it’s pretty easy to book in advance, so go ahead and do that for date night or any other occasion when you want some wine and tapas. Which is always, probably. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - bryan kim, hillary reinsberg