"Matsunori on the Lower East Side is a casual BYOB spot with reasonable pricing. For $68, you’ll get 12 pieces of high-quality and decently-varied fish, plus an appetizer, a handroll, and homemade mochi for dessert. Past highlights have included soft-then-crunchy needlefish and a crispy piece of eel with a tiny square of melted foie gras on top. Bring a date to one of their five nightly seatings, and make sure to stop at September Wine & Spirits nearby for wine or sake." - neha talreja, bryan kim, kenny yang, hannah albertine, will hartman