The Ride-Along Report: First Takes From Last Night’s Dinner

"What It Is: A new Taiwanese spot on St. Marks Perfect For: Casual Weeknight Dinner The first time we tried to go to 886, we were given a 45-minute wait estimate, so we decided to go to across the street instead. We tried again last week, and got in around 6:45pm on a Tuesday - although the narrow room was already packed with people eating things like stir-fried pork lettuce cups, sausage fried rice, and a spicy fried chicken sandwich. All our food was very tasty, and for such a new restaurant, the place is already running smoothly. The Verdict: Come here when you want to eat well without spending too much money. We’re adding 886 to the Hit List." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren