"This Richmond spot looks like an Airbnb in the Hamptons crossed with an HGTV-staged apartment, complete with lots of natural light and cozy booths. It’s also a date night restaurant that’s not too stressful to get a table at, plus they have great cocktails and small plates built for sharing. Definitely get the seasonal crudo with vinaigrette or roasted cauliflower with black tahini hummus as well as a couple of bigger dishes like the handkerchief pasta with rich white bolognese." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong