"Bistro Monadnock's entrance is on a tiny, easy-to-miss street that feels more like an alley. But definitely be on the lookout for this lowkey spot since their French dishes are some of the best things in the neighborhood. The charming wooden space doesn't normally get crowded, so stopping by and grabbing a last-minute table or seat at the bar has a 98.4% success rate. The croque madame comes with perfectly crusty baguette while the garlicky escargot and french onion soup are both comfortingly rich. Just make sure to bring a few mints along if you're returning to the office after." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru