"When you think of Thai food in Midtown Village, more than a few places come to mind. But none of them are better than celestially-themed Dara. The warm and friendly atmosphere and fantastic food—especially the fried branzino—is a great option for lunch or dinner. We're obsessed with the juicy fish for good reason—it's fried until golden, crispy, and served with a pickled mango salad and peppery sauce. Perfection." - alison kessler, candis mclean