"One of the city’s best French bistros is actually in Little Italy. Chez Joel is small, has white tablecloths, fresh roses on the tables, and is full of vintage posters that are cliche but still charming. The food here isn’t groundbreaking, but it's perfect when you’re looking for a great steak au poivre or coq au vin while you gently hold someone’s hand, reassuring them that “Of course, I don’t regret having kids” after the babysitter texts that one of them just ate a Lego. Come here for a quiet neighborhood date night, even if you don’t live nearby." - veda kilaru, adrian kane