"Lost Letter’s cool vibey dining room, expert service, and refined-yet-rustic Italian fare are three good reasons to get gussied up and make it a date night. Try the acciughe al verde — beautiful, plump anchovies swimming in an herbaceous sauce — and the zuppa di vongole — a masterpiece of brothy clams, and don’t skip co-owner and pastry chef Megan Phelan’s seasonal desserts. Looking for bivalves? Head over to sister restaurant, Lillian for oysters on the half shell." - Stephanie Ganz