"For a cozy meal inside a yurt, head to Jibek Jolu in Lincoln Square. OK, it’s not a literal yurt, but when you’re hanging out in the small tan dining room complete with lattice decorations and a fake smoke hole, it’s easy to believe the illusion. And while there might not be an actual fire pit here, the Kyrgyz food is a comforting substitute. From juicy pieces of kuurdak to saucy hand-pulled noodles in their boso lagman, everything is hearty and delicious. Plus, it’s BYOB, so your favorite bottle of wine or housemade spiked eggnog is welcome." - adrian kane, john ringor
Jack Li
