It's almost a decade in, but this spot from Top Chef contestant Chef Kevin Gillespie is firing on all cylinders. It's fun and lively, making it ideal for groups, while the multicourse menu served family-style gives the place a dinner party vibe. The cooking here is experimental and creative—you'll always discover something new.
A mini tart filled with green garlic and strawberry, then topped with radicchio whipped cream and strawberry pop rocks shows off an ingenious sweet-savory blend and is proof positive that this meal is far from standard. Melting-off-the-bone pork ribs with a tamarind and rose glaze are tangy and tender, while a scoop of salted grapefruit sorbet on a Camembert cheese foam with parsnip olive oil cake is another inventive twist.