The Cool List: 17 Restaurants That Aren’t “Hot” But Are Definitely Still Cool

"Kiki’s has been open for a while now, so it technically isn’t “hot” - but it still gets busy just about every night. They also don’t take reservations, so you might have to wait for your table. This wait might be anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, but there are plenty of places to drink nearby (like Forgtmenot next door), and a meal here is worth it. The Greek food is both very good and reasonably priced, and you can get a $24 liter of wine to go with your lamb chops and octopus (both of which you need to order)." - bryan kim, hillary reinsberg