The butcher board may be a starter but really it's the main event. A lovely selection of meat and cheeses that pairs very well with the cocktail menu.
Take your milky sugar bomb to-go and find the trail to the town duck pond for an afternoon stroll. You'll find the nearest access point 200 yards down Fithian Lane (next to what's currently Citarella)
Truly this is the only place currently in the South Fork that has credible third-wave coffee. Go for a Cortado if you feel like espresso. Order something on siphon if you have time to linger.
Once you get over the upscale Olive Garden vibe here, you'll find some delightful surf and turf. Skip the risotto.
Decisiveness pays in the (often interminable) line at this fine purveyor of macarons. When in doubt, go with your gut, or at least ask for a recommendation. There are few ways to go wrong here.
Surprisingly delightful staff and setup for what is basically a pokey coffee counter in a bank. Worth a stop en route to the South Fork.
Always wanted to do a classic Christmas vigilia with twelve types of fish? Order down the menu of smoked sea treats at the left hand counter and make your elves extra happy.
Possibly the last great bastion of BYOB in Bucktown, Irazu will reward your patience for a table.
Bring a big group of loud-talking friends with appetites, and order to share. Start with a carafe of the Nebbiolo.
