"The next time you're desperately searching for a restaurant to eat at in Midtown, just go to Pebble Bar instead. The semi-secret cocktail bar in a townhouse is great for escaping the crowds, and drinking something complex and delicious. There’s a standing room-only bar on the second floor, but if you’d like to eat some steak tartare with truffle aioli, head to the tiny dining room on the third floor. If you’re feeling particularly spendy, consider the two-tier seafood tower." - willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah