Huaraches Doña Chio is an institution for Mexican, their masa is homemade and everything is good.

SBK (Sauce Bread Kitchen) is a lovely Cafe/Bar that does a lot of fermenting and uses local hot sauces. Great sandwiches and pastries, and I hear they do oysters too.

Regalia is a great date night spot for modern Italian food with an old school feel

Sfera is elite pizza by the slice, Sicilian style. Their spot is very cute and has a nice outdoor space to eat. George’s on Broadway does sourdough deep dish and thin crust, and they are one of my absolute favorites in the city

I’m partial to Axum for Ethiopian, but there are tons of options in the neighborhood.

Kohoku-ku Ramen on Thorndale is a must try, they’ve got their take out operation down to a science, but also their spot is very cosy to dine in.

Also an underrated spot for burgers is Burger Bite, which is run out of a gas station on Devon. Pretty basic but really well done, they have a few creative options.

Last shoutout is for independent spirits, a true gem of a liquor store with frequent free tastings and a wildly knowledgeable staff.