"Helm in Kensington is an American BYOB, and a majority of the people here are 100 dates in, still like each other, and talk about things like their mortgage or how to avoid another visit from the in-laws. Between the dim lighting and candles on the table, it does the job of a cozy space where you can split your favorite bottle and stare at the twinkling lights surrounding the chalkboard menu. The food here changes often, but the interesting small plates are easy to share—like rhubarb and soppressata wontons and chicken with a sunchoke confit." - candis mclean