New York · West Village
Buvette
Croque-monsieur and a glass of Sancerre
A tiny French gastrothèque that feels like Paris before brunch was a verb.
Cozy· Solo· Date· With Mother
Restaurants
Where we'd actually go.
A short list of restaurants across the US that we love — places that are good for a date, a girls' night, lunch with your mom, or just dinner that doesn't require a month of planning.
City
St. Petersburg here means St. Pete, Florida — your Tampa Bay home base, not the one in Russia. Type "Tampa" and it'll work too.
Chicago · West Loop
Avec
Chorizo-stuffed bacon-wrapped dates
Communal cedar bench, Mediterranean small plates, one of the best wine-by-the-glass lists in the Midwest.
Cozy· Date· With Friends· Business
Austin · South Lamar
Uchi
Machi cure, hama chili
The Tyson Cole sushi temple that put Austin on the food map. Sit at the bar.
Cozy· Date· Celebration· Business
Nashville · Germantown
Rolf and Daughters
Squid ink chitarra, sourdough with cultured butter
Communal tables, low light, and the pasta program that anchored modern Nashville dining.
Cozy· Date· With Friends· Business
St. Petersburg, FL · Downtown St. Pete (Tampa Bay)
Annata Wine Bar
Cheese & charcuterie board, by-the-glass flights
A small, warm room downtown for a glass before dinner or instead of it.
Cozy· Date· With Friends· Solo
St. Petersburg, FL · Edge District (Tampa Bay)
Brick & Mortar Kitchen
House-made pastas, chef's tasting
The small, chef-driven dinner spot St. Pete locals send their visiting friends to first.
Cozy· Date· With Friends· Celebration