FIG

It’s increasingly difficult to score a table at FIG, but regulars know the best seats are at the bar, where the food—an effortless blend of Southern ingredients and French technique—is equally good, and the drinks are mixed with meticulous care. FIG never condescends to its guests: A significant portion of the cocktail list is devoted to a three-column “Build your own Manhattan” menu, featuring terrific vermouths and bitters, and the cheeky wine menu includes a section called “Uncategorizable & Outrageously Fun.”