"From the moment you walk into Lasita, you’re at the center of the party. That might sound intimidating on paper, but this colorful, Filipino rotisserie/wine bar in Chinatown has created a space where everyone is allowed to have fun, eat great food, and hang out for hours. The menu focuses primarily on brined meat like pork belly lechon, but the star of the show is without question the inasal. This juicy rotisserie chicken is stuffed with lemongrass and garlic, giving it sweet and citrusy notes, with a slight acidic bite at the end. Lasita usually gets slammed during prime dinner hours, so although you can probably snag a walk-in spot on the 25-seat patio, you should book a reservation ahead of time for a sexy booth table." - nikko duren, garrett snyder
