"If you find yourself longing to break out of the work-from-home routine, Gufo, from the team behind SRV, Salty Pig, and Baelia, is a great excuse to put on real pants. The expansive space has two dining areas, and a cheery, pink horseshoe bar canopied with plants. The restaurant is (rightfully) well-known for their wood-fired pizzas and fresh pastas—a classic margherita pie, and squid ink bucatini with baby clams and spicy ‘nduja butter are favorites for dinner with friends—but here’s the thing: we love a midday, midweek table for one. Get the turkey sandwich stuffed with cherry peppers, bacon, and provolone, or the dill-and lemon-spiked snap pea caesar, plus a savory Beauregarde spritz, and enjoy a leisurely working lunch. Open from 11am on weekdays, it’s totally acceptable to bring your laptop, linger with an espresso, and plot your return for weekend brunch or a dinner of shareable small plates." - Catherine Smart