"This wood-fired restaurant founded by a few Gramercy Tavern alums seems casual, with servers wearing precariously placed beanies, and a constant hum of something that sounds a lot like Khruangbin. But Rolo’s is actually a very serious restaurant that pumps out seriously tasty, detail-oriented food, like a two-sheet lasagna verde that’s rich with bechamel and deliciously charred. It also happens to be a very fun place to go out for dinner or weekend brunch. Get one polenta bread for every two people, and if you want to try their smashburger, go early because they’re normally sold out by 7pm." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, will hartman