"A meal at Barley Swine isn’t short (it’s tasting menu-only here), but is somehow manages to feel even longer than it is. And maybe that’s because you don’t want to leave. The dining room is warm and inviting, like a cozy lodge in a much colder city. It’s a place where you can peek into the open kitchen and see exactly what the team is working on at any point. And most importantly, it’s a meal you and your date won’t stop talking about until the next time you visit." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion