"A lot of the best restaurants around Columbus Circle are very busy and pretty expensive, but if you’re just looking for a quiet, semi-casual meal in the area, head to Kashkaval. It’s a dimly-lit Mediterranean restaurant that’s generally quiet without being too romantic. Bring a date or parent here to share wine, Turkish flatbreads, and some skewered meats. There’s a fondue list with four different variations, and you can get your fondue portioned for one." - bryan kim, carina finn koeppicus, kenny yang, will hartman