"Ever had a meal that was cooked entirely over a live fire? No? Head to Osito. The fine dining restaurant stands out for doing just that—and serving it to one large communal table. Open flames are fanned all night long, and used to make every dish on the eclectic tasting menu ($215 per person). Depending on the month’s theme—like “Growing Up,” which focused on nostalgic dishes for the team, or “Old World Techniques”—you might see antelope alongside cantaloupe and cottage cheese, potatoes cooked in ash, or smoked salmon served with mushrooms and fennel. Watching the action go down in the open kitchen is all part of the fun. " - julia chen 1, lani conway