"Amali isn’t Daniel-expensive, but your wallet will lose a little weight here, so save this place for when you’re at least 75% sure that you like the person you’re about to eat with. Order some duck that was raised within biking distance (probably) and have an heirloom something-or-other. This is a Mediterranean place that works with local farms, and the dining room is un-stuffy and modern - so you and your date can plausibly pretend that you’re both downtown." - bryan kim