"Barnacle is definitely a holding area for people anxiously waiting on a table at The Walrus And The Carpenter next door. But even if you aren’t strapping in for a night of slurping oysters, Barnacle is worth a visit on its own. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that pretty much everyone here is anticipating one of the best seafood meals of their lives, but sitting at this big wooden counter (or even better, the big table wedged in the corner) always feels exciting. They specialize in amaro, so sip on a spritz and take advantage of the small snack menu involving cured meats, ricotta toast, and tinned fish." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley