Charlie Bird - 5 King St, New York

"We love Charlie Bird. We love it a lot. This place already ranks among our favorite restaurants in town, and they haven't been open for very long. Yes the food is excellent, and more on that soon. But what's really got our attention are two things that these people already do better than almost anyone else: service and wine. On those fronts, Charlie Bird gets a 10.0. This is a somewhat casual restaurant with a five-star staff who are professional, nice, and really good at what they do. There are no white tablecloths here, but you will be attended to like there are. The wine list is similarly excellent and extensive, but treated informally. Want to try something? Cool. There happens to be a half bottle behind the bar they'll pour from for you. Finished your glass before you finished your oysters? Before you even realize it, they'll come top you off so you've got something left for the last few bites. That stuff goes a long way for us, and it will for you too. It's amazing how much good service matters." - THE INFATUATION 

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