"If you’re used to ignoring (or giving in to) dogs as they stare up at you during meals, then you’ll be comfortable eating food in the backyard at D.B.A. in the East Village. If you’d rather not give every fourth bite to a particularly manipulative golden retriever, just eat at the bar inside. Either way, take advantage of the excellent and unusual beer selection or huge whiskey list here." - bryan kim, matt tervooren