"If you know, you know. Vero Bistro Moderne has maintained a loyal following for over 10 years, quietly humming away in the Kensington neighborhood. Chef and owner Jenny Chan creates food rooted in Italy and her love for the European country. Her radicchio salad with honey thyme vinaigrette and crispy guanciale is a ridiculously delicious way to start dinner, followed promptly by her black truffle arancini. The signature sweet potato gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, sage butter, and toasted walnuts is (unofficially) dedicated to the blue cheese lovers of the world. [$$$]" - Dan Clapson