"Nomad and the Flatiron District are full of expensive, hard-to-access restaurants. And then there’s Lola’s, where reservations are plentiful and walk-ins are encouraged. Don’t be fooled by the casual cafe-like look of this large space. Lola’s is a cool spot that excels at fresh, light cooking with surprisingly deep flavors—a contrast that’s tough to pull off. From crispy chicken thighs with hot honey and Filipino vinegar, to a buckwheat cookie with oolong-infused milk, there’s a little something for everyone, making this a great, convenient meet-up option." - bryan kim, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick