"The FiDi Mediterranean place, just a block or two from many of the biggest downtown office buildings, is great for an intimate business lunch. Barcha is the smallest restaurant on this list, but they’ve maximized every square inch to feel inviting and warm with large chandeliers, hanging lanterns, and comfy banquettes. Due to its size, head here with smaller groups, and ask for a corner table for a little more privacy while you chat business and share warm pita and hummus, boquerones with crostini, and a few orders of kebabs. Thankfully, meals here are light, and likely won’t have you reserving a conference room an hour later for a nap." - ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1, patrick wong