Confidant: Restaurant, Brooklyn, NYC

Chefs Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman run this venue, which features exposed brick and a tight kitchen layout. Booking a seat at the chefs counter puts you right next to the culinary action. Alongside the seasonal rotations, the menu features trout mousse, house bread, sunchokes, and pastas like funghi or spicy mezze rigatoni. Desserts are a major draw, featuring a banoffee sundae and a malted mille-feuille. Plan ahead, as reservations can be difficult to secure.