Fodor's Expert Review Alden & Harlow

This boisterous subterranean restaurant with a 30-seat bar and industrial-chic design specializes in rustic, seasonal snacks and small plates layered with flavor. Whether it's brunch or dinner, start with an expertly made cocktail before you dig into a menu that includes little dishes like seared bluefin crudo, chicken-fried local rabbit, and sweet corn pancakes. Desserts are limited, but brunch is hearty with options like New York strip steak and eggs Benedict and pickled corn biscuit and gravy with Thai sausage. For a quieter spot best for easy conversing, ask for a table in the Greenhouse, a small space to the right of the entrance with a foliage-filled wall.