Forgtmenot

"Forgtmenot is a dive bar meets a surfer’s living room meets a Greek/Tex-Mex diner. In other words, it’s awesome. This is a great move if you’re waiting for a table at Kiki’s or Dimes or Mission Chinese nearby, but it’s also a worthy destination on its own. Your evening may start out innocently enough with just drinks, but once you see the ridiculously huge menu, you’re going to want to get in on the kebabs, nachos, and breakfast tacos (yes, even at night)." - katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg

"Forgtmenot is about as close to Kiki’s as you can get without actually going to Kiki’s. For one thing, it’s literally right next door - and it’s also owned by the same people. Plus, these are both both dark, crowded spots where you’ll almost definitely overhear at least one group of Australians arguing about whether Sydney or Melbourne is better. Everything on the menu at Forgtmenot is under $20, and the bar food - ranging from lamb meatballs to burgers to a platter of grilled shrimp, chicken, and steak - makes this a good option for drinks and something filling before a night out." - bryan kim, matt tervooren

"Forgtmenot is a cross between a dive bar, a surfer’s living room, and a Greek/Tex-Mex diner. In other words, it’s awesome. This is a great option if you’re waiting for a table at Kiki’s or Dimes, but it’s also a worthy destination on its own. You might just come here to drink, but once you see the ridiculously huge menu, you’re going to want to get some wings, dips, and breakfast burritos (yes, even at night)." - Bryan Kim, Hannah Albertine