"While its 40-year-old sibling, Sweet Basil, might steal the spotlight, Mountain Standard offers a more laid-back, no-fuss gastropub energy nearby. Most items on the menu are made over an open and live fire to honor historic primal cooking methods. Think: sizzling bone marrow, wood-grilled pork chops, rotisserie chicken, and “Santa Maria”-style tri-tip. Plus, there’s plenty stocked in the raw bar, from fresh-shucked oysters to black sturgeon caviar. Make sure to match your meal with creative cocktails like the Cougar Country or Cindy Lou Hoo." - Katie Shapiro