"When Ben Shenassafar was in the process of opening his art deco den, the Benjamin, he had a vision of patrons coming in, sipping on a cocktail or two at the bar, devouring a burger, and finishing with warm chocolate chip cookies. Part of that vision was offering an experience that solo diners could enjoy, just as much as those who come with a group. Grab a seat at the bar and start with the signature Ben’s Martini, which stands out from the pack with a careful balance of floral Monkey 47 Gin and dry vermouth accented with lemon oil. On the side, a small stack of Ruffles-style chips made in-house offers the ideal salty accompaniment." - Rebecca Roland