"Verdict: The people who brought you Diner and Roman's now have a spot in Manhattan (Gramercy, to be specific). Borgo is an upscale Italian spot in a borough with a thousand other upscale Italian spots, but it makes a convincing case for itself with crispy wood-fired chicken, cheese-stuffed focaccia, and dripping candlesticks that turn every table into an enchanting fire hazard. Reservations are released online 21 days in advance at 10am. Walk-ins are accepted at the 10-seat bar, as well as at the three tables in the bar area, starting at 5pm." - bryan kim