"Purbird is a counter-service spot where you can eat half a grilled chicken and a side of sauteed spinach, mac and cheese, or some mashed potatoes covered in a tennis-ball green jalapeno puree. There are also some sandwiches (mostly with chicken) and a couple of salads, and you’ll find it difficult to spend more than $20 on a dinner here. There are two locations (both in Brooklyn), and they make for excellent backup plans when you can’t or won’t make your own food." - bryan kim