The Best Walk-In Only Restaurants For Date Night (When You Didn’t Make A Reservation)

"Let’s say one or both of you has the kind of job where you never know until 7pm whether you’re going to be at work until 9pm, or 1am. If it turns out it’s going to be a 9pm night, and you need to celebrate that fact, go to Vini E Fritti. It’s a wine and cocktail bar that feels a bit more special than most wine and cocktail bars, and also serves excellent small plates. This place is Roman-style, which translates to lots of spritzes on the menu, black and white photos of Italy on the wall, and the reminder that you always have the option to quit your job and move to a place where there’s a designated time of day called “aperitivo hour.”" - matt tervooren