Cyprus Cafe

WHY WE LOVE IT: Inside can get crowded in that cozy Mediterranean way, where after a few ouzos, everyone’s an OK neighbor pal. But the real deal is the patio, which The patio opens when warm weather returns and is frequently filled with the mellow sounds of live jazz.

WHAT TO GET: The Salt-roasted duck with cranberry cardamom chutney or the wild salmon with goat cheese, grape leaves and olive-caper tapenade baked in parchment. Opa!