American Elm

"Deviled eggs with pork belly, barbecue-spiced chicharrones, and whipped ricotta with fermented garlic honey and ciabatta are just some of the tasteful tidbits on offer during happy hour at this New American go-to in West Highland, which runs from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday — when classic cocktails clock in at $9 a pop and $7 covers select wines by the glass." - Ruth Tobias

"If choice is a luxury, this contemporary West Highland haunt’s plans for New Year’s Eve are automatically luxurious. It’s offering not one but two six-course menus ($125 per person), one for omnivores and one for vegetarians. Several of those courses include more than one option — for instance, beef tartare with grilled ciabatta, Parmesan crisps, and egg yolk gel or red snapper crudo in citrus-tamarind aguachile; and finally, there are three supplemental beverage pairings to consider — wine ($75), reserve wine ($125), or cocktails ($75). (Strong decision-making skills will come in handy here.)" - Ruth Tobias

"Per the name, a stately tree indeed graces the twinkling patio at this West Highland haunt, providing ample shade for guests who find equal comfort in a menu that straddles the line between approachability and elegance: Think burrata fritters with charred lemon, steak frites with bone marrow butter, and a brilliant buttermilk pie. The bar follows suit via cocktails like the Trompo, a mezcal-based drink with pineapple-jalapeño shrub, chili oil, and sal de gusano (worm salt). A well-priced wine list featuring such off-the-beaten path stuff as Chenin Blanc from Amador County and Valtellina Superiore." - Gigi Sukin, Ruth Tobias

"The centerpiece of this West Highland haunt’s takeout package for six ($245) is a 14-pound spatchcocked turkey, accompanied by gravy, biscuit stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green-bean casserole; customize it with a la carte add-ons such as mac-and-cheese, buttermilk pie, and Chatham Artillery Punch (pictured) by November 20." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff

"The centerpiece of this West Highland haunt’s takeout package for six ($245) is a 14-pound spatchcocked turkey, accompanied by gravy, biscuit stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green-bean casserole; customize it with a la carte add-ons such as mac-and-cheese, buttermilk pie, and Chatham Artillery Punch (pictured) by November 20." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff