"The Williamsburg waterfront has a lot of restaurants that look and feel like Antidote. They’re spacious, airy, and could double as plant nurseries—but this is the only one that also serves great Sichuan food in a big, concrete bunker with skylights, a random terrarium, and a ton of foliage. Plan it right, and this is a solid date spot, especially when there's live music. Order some dim sum and the whole tea-smoked duck with candy-like crispy skin. If there are no tables at Antidote, try Birds of a Feather a few blocks away. It has a different, neighborhood restaurant vibe, but they also do some quality Sichuan." - willa moore, neha talreja, bryan kim, kenny yang, will hartman