"Sometimes, we dream that we’re in an old farmhouse in the Italian countryside. And we can come pretty close to recreating this dream IRL by heading to Il Buco. A night at this restaurant—which opened as an antique store in 1994—feels like a rustic escape from the city, and the mains here really shine. You can't go wrong with a medium-rare bistecca and lamb chops, but if you order just one thing, get what might be the best risotto in the city. Also, don't just order one thing here—that's a terrible idea." - bryan kim, kenny yang
Noah Devereaux