Hart's

"Quarters are tight at Hart’s but that’s precisely what helps make this restaurant one of the sexiest date spots around. Light and breezy, coastal-focused dishes like the popular clam toast are what’s highlighted on the menu here. Daily-changing specials offer something new to find with each visit — making it a date spot that never gets old. Just be sure to stop by a little early, as it can be hard to snag a seat during peak dinner hours." - Melissa McCart

"A cozy and warm restaurant in Crown Heights with an inviting counter bar, friendly staff, and famous clam toast."

"Let’s face it: Hart’s is better at grocery shopping than you are. If you’d like evidence, stock your fridge with their ready-to-roast chicken, tinned mackerel, sourdough from Shewolf bakery, fresh ricotta, and booze. Their goods are only available for pick-up on Sundays from 11am to 4pm, and you have to place your order between noon on Friday and noon on Saturday. Check out their website for more details." - hannah albertine

"Hart’s is a pretty ideal neighborhood restaurant with very good, unpretentious food and an atmosphere similar to dinner party at friend’s house (where there’s good music on the stereo). So if you forgot that it exists, you should head over to Bed-Stuy and remind yourself. Get some clam toast and a piece of grilled fish, or if you aren’t concerned about your breath, order a burger with anchovies on top. The space is pretty small, so be sure to make a reservation, and see if you can convince someone to be your date." - bryan kim, hillary reinsberg

"Cervos and The Fly are two of our favorite spots in the city - but before those places existed, there was Hart’s. It’s from the same people, and it’s just one tiny room in the shadow of some subway tracks in Bed-Stuy. The menu changes frequently, but it pretty much always has some type of ricotta dip and their signature clam toast. Get both of these things, and try the lamb burger on a Portuguese bun with the optional anchovies." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, matt tervooren