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"I’m in love with the space — extremely photogenic, as if it’s a stage set for an intimate downtown drink in New York — and the staff is super-welcoming, introducing my table to a slew of pours including a Catalan wine made from the less-common Malvasia de Sitges (Pardas Blau Cru). I like the tight menu of simple snacks like the funky Lady Edison Jin Hua ham with Asian pears ($21), perfect for a warm night, with more substantive options like the cat’s ear noodle with lamb, cumin, and tomato ($27)." - Bettina Makalintal