The Kitchen Table
This two-story foodie's dream come true opened July 10th, and it's just as beautiful as it is tasty. The rooftop is open and breezy to ward off concrete heat, and ceiling paintings of angels meet you upon entrance. The menu's short and sweet, but it was crafted by Fernando Darin of The Foundry and .ink, so you know there's strategy behind every bite. We recommend asking for the rib-eye with potato and onion, paired with a glass of the Phil Collins-inspired "Sussudio" (we're always such suckers for a creatively named 'tail!).
410 South Main Street (near East 4th Street); 213-617-3000.

Other Notables:
Pete’s Cafe, 400 South Main Street (near West 1st Street); 213-617-1000.
Cole’s French Dip, 118 East 6th Street (near South Spring Street); 213-622-4090.