"After shuttering Reeds, his reliably spot-on new American dinner spot in Maplewood, Matthew Daughaday took a year off before returning as executive chef of the 21C, the most aesthetic hotel in the city. He oversees banquet operations, a daytime cafe and coffee program, and the hotel’s heart: the chic, Spanish-rooted Idol Wolf. Built upon traditional pintxos, the menu is respectful in its refined, soulful execution of classic dishes. Items like pan con tomate and patatas bravas may not be revolutionary selections, but here they’re transportive. The bar program, led by the clever Dane Davis, features cocktails that are experimental and strikingly delicious, keeping the bar crowd loyal and lively, no matter what day of the week." - Holly Fann, Joel Crespo
