"Getting slightly jostled by a friendly server or a neighboring diner is all part of the experience at Le Bouchon, one of the city’s best French restaurants. But that also makes it ideal for meeting new people. This tightly packed Bucktown bistro feels less like a room full of strangers and more like a big communal dinner, whether you’re crammed into a booth with friends and a juicy canard roti, or having a solo meal at the tiny bar with wine and trout wrapped in delicate puff pastry. Possible Conversation Topics: Their current jostle count, favorite piece of artwork in the restaurant, “Did you know that Le Bouchon has half-off wine night on Mondays?”" - john ringor