"Locust and Bad Idea share a knack for serving food that’s as perplexing as it is delicious. Scallop crepes, wild boar pie with marmalade, and the daily fish selection with Lao spices and lime immediately curb any sting of not getting a table at Locust. This high-ceiling space—where you can pop by for late-night eats and order from an impressive wine selection (of about 3,000 bottles)—used to be a church. So, when you proclaim golden curry corndogs to be your new religion, you can say you have a legitimate house of worship. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - ann walczak