From Dumplings to Daal: Chef Michael Rafidi’s Favorite Places to Eat and Drink

“Great Chinese food with great cocktails. I start off with a bourbon smash, then I’ll get the scallion lamb, and the dumplings that are so fire. It’s nice that the kitchen is open until 11 p.m. (midnight on Fridays and Saturdays).”

“Jeremiah is such a good cook. I just go sit at the bar and get some of the catfish sliders. I've loved those from the minute he put them on the menu back in the day.”

“It’s really soulful Indian cooking. I love sitting at the bar and ordering a cocktail and the black daal burrata.”

“This is the place I'm going with the lady for a special occasion. It’s a tasteful, stylish night out.”

“Lately, this has been my go-to. I love taking my girlfriend there. The fact they're open on Sunday and Monday is really nice. The pizza, the little lamb skewers, the service—everything's great about what they do.”