"Perfect For: Lunch, Dinner You just sat around for a few hours in Madison Square Garden while the dean of something gave a mostly-recycled speech, then handed out some slips of paper. Now it’s time to get some lunch or dinner with everyone who came to watch this strange ritual unfold, and you suspect that Italian food will go over well. Make a reservation at L’Amico. This place has high ceilings, big windows, and plenty of room for groups, and everyone can have a pizza or a plate of pasta here." - bryan kim, katherine lewin, matt tervooren