Lazy Bear

Chef-owner David Barzelay started it underground a few years ago and now it’s official – with two Michelin stars to prove it. Lazy Bear is a dinner party, albeit dishing out more rarefied creations than at your typical friend's house. The decor leans into a vintage camp feel, with woodsy centerpieces, plaid accents, and menus presented as "field guides." On the night of your arrival, you’ll greet your host and enjoy cocktails and appetizers, hopefully chatting with the other guests, thanks to the communal nature of the restaurant's seating. The vibe is decidedly un-stuffy for a fine dining establishment. The host will also arrange the seating for the modern tasting menu that follows, and you’ll hear directly from the cooks about each dish. Tickets are sold mid-month for the entire following month, with buyers paying for their dinner and tip up front, and get snapped up within hours. Those unable to scoop up a reservation, or unwilling to commit to an entire meal, should check out Lazy Bear's cocktail bar with snacks just a few blocks away, True Laurel.