"Sure, you can have a fun time in Belltown by partaking in a debaucherous bar crawl. But if you require a full meal (and an earlier bedtime), there’s Lenox. This Afro-Latin soul food spot feels as electric as a night out at a luxe resort. Majesty palms and lively chatter are abundant. Crystal-clear clarified piña coladas look like ice water and taste like vacation. And lest we forget the phenomenal food—like braised beef wrapped in empanada pastry flakier than a third-tier friend, grilled chicken thighs on a swipe of guava BBQ sauce, and crackly lechon with coconutty greens. Go to this place for an exciting group dinner or date where it’s not imperative that you hear the other person’s ramblings." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
