"Dara, a Thai place in Midtown Village, has such timely service that it feels like they’re also trying to make it by curtain time. And that’s exactly the fast, 10-minutes-until-showtime energy you need when you’re heading to the latest PHILADANCO! show at the Kimmel. Dishes like pad thai, crispy gui chai, and penang curry are all served in generous portions, so you’ll get a substantial sweet-spicy-sour meal that’ll have you considering a night on the couch rather than in row C." - candis mclean