"You watched your friend selflessly bend over backwards for a coward who dumped them with a text. They deserve to be pampered, which is why you’re taking them to Cote. Unlike an ex, Cote knows how to pamper and take care of people. You don’t have to lift a finger at this Korean steakhouse—and they won’t let you. All of the meat flipping for the tabletop grill is done for you. They slice and sizzle everything. There’s something comforting about it, in an infantile sort of way. The only way you can go to Cote without a reservation is during their daily happy hour from 5-7pm. It's only available at the standing bar and is first come, first served. The menu is limited, but they have some tasty small plates exclusive to happy hour. Other than that, your best chance at a good weekend table is to book a month out. But they do lunch here now, and those tables are much easier to find (and the butcher’s feast is available for lunch)." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo