"Before catching an indie film at Broadway Centre Cinemas, head to The Copper Onion for dinner. They first opened in 2010, and this brasserie-style restaurant that’s often loud and lively is still going strong. The menu changes occasionally, but the ricotta dumplings topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano have been around since day one—just like that childhood friend who remembers your first AIM screen name. Always start with the dumplings, then move on to the pastas like the bucatini marinara or the wagyu beef stroganoff. The classic cocktails are great, but their La Rosa negroni with tequila and campari is worth breaking your martini streak." - jenny willden
Blake Bellet