"Open for: DinnerPrice range: $$At Zhug, chef Doug Katz combines a tempting menu of small plates with a buzzy lounge-like atmosphere. The menu veers from cold-smoked octopus and schmaltz-fried potatoes to curried lamb-topped hummus and eggplant moussaka. All meals include warm pita and fiery zhug. Creative cocktails and a global wine list round out the experience.Know before you go: Zhug does not accept reservations, so wait for your table next door at Parnell’s Pub, a stellar watering hole with great service, beer, booze, and craic." - Douglas Trattner