"We love this Parkside spot for their menu of Thai and Lao specialties. It’s easy to walk into on a weeknight (just note they close at 8:30pm), and it works well for small group dinners over rich curries, charred satay, and flaky roti that leaves behind a buttery sheen on your fingers. Yes, this is a Thai guide, but don’t leave without throwing in an order of nam kao tod—the crispy bits of rice walk the tightrope between salty, sour, and funky." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez