"Use this pintxos restaurant (from the same owners of Mujo) to catch up with those friends you don’t get to see regularly. That's because Cooks and Soldiers' noisy but relaxed dining room sets the tone for a sit-down-and-stay-awhile meal. Pass around plates, like tender braised lamb shoulder, lightly charred piquillo relleno, stuffed with spicy beef and ham, and other dishes inspired by the Basque country in Spain and France. When the conversation rolls on, use it as an excuse to order another round of pintxos and uncork another bottle of Spanish wine." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder