"Really good barbecued meat on a stick is hard to beat. At Dhom, a Lao spot in the East Village, they've pretty much mastered the form. They have two types of skewers: hanger steak and chicken thigh, both marinated in a sweet-and-smoky sauce. Get them with a side of sticky rice—the garlicky chili sauce will make your lips buzz. Pad out your order with spring rolls and a crunchy coconut rice salad. The food here is snacky and designed for drinking, which we suspect you might be doing a bit of on New Year's." - Neha Talreja
Emily Schindler
