"For a dark, intimate, exceedingly cool celebratory dinner, go to Four Horsemen. You’re almost guaranteed to drink a glass of something from a wine region you’ve never heard of, poured by extremely knowledgeable and friendly servers. Couple that with decor that feels like being on the inside of a rockstar’s guitar amp, and some of the most inventive small plates this city has to offer, and this spot is perfect for a small birthday celebration, or anniversary. Just make sure to snag a table pretty far in advance—reservations go quickly once they’re released. Reservations are released online 30 days in advance at 7am, and they're usually snatched up right away. The good news: this place takes walk-ins. Arrive around opening at 5:30pm, and there's a very decent chance you'll be seated right away (maybe even at a table). If there's a wait, you can hang at the affiliated bar next door, Nightmoves." - bryan kim, kenny yang, will hartman