This Mediterranean spot delivers wood-fired entrées, housemade pastas, and small plates that don’t pull any punches. The tagliatelle is silky and deeply savory, and the brussels sprouts hit every mark: juicy, crispy, and just sweet enough from a drizzle of honey. The cocktail menu, however, manages to upstage the food. Expect inventive drinks like the herb-packed Licensed To Dill, which makes tzatziki sippable. And don’t worry about dessert—just get the Eye Of The Beholder cocktail, which is basically like treating yourself to an olive oil ice cream sundae in a glass. With a barely lit dining room and big glowing bar, plus an always-free seat, this place easily doubles as an effortless night out or a casual celebration spot that doesn’t require much pre-planning.