"The Anchovy Bar, the youngest sibling of State Bird and The Progress, is a seafood-centric spot that’s been specifically engineered for date nights. Dark tiles and wavy details on the ceiling set the mood for you and a crush to spoon-feed each other oysters and tinned fish in between sips of wine. And bigger dishes, like spiced tomato seafood stew and seasonal crudos, will make you want to find the nearest fish and kiss it on the forehead in gratitude. If you forget to make a reservation, it’s usually easy to slide up to a seat at the bar." - julia chen 1