"Locust is the ultimate date night trump card. Why? Because there are few other places where you can brag about liking someone so much that you jumped through some serious hoops to score a reservation. Having said that, you’ll need to be prepared when dinner reservations open up the month ahead of time. When you finally score a date and time, you’ll find that the food at this intimate 12 South spot is an exciting experience. Like the delicate sheets of egg folded so precisely, they look like one of Martha Stewart’s fitted sheets, and a DIY beef tartar hand roll that’s the perfect excuse to swap expert wrapping techniques. Throw some pours of housemade horseradish vodka into the mix, and pretty soon you’ll realize what everyone else does: the work to score the reservation was totally worth it. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak