Dareshack

You'll find yourself climbing the stairs to this Ethiopian spot in the Vintry Building, wondering if you've got the right place until the smell of berbere spice hits you. The dining room feels intimate without being cramped, with low lighting that makes sharing a platter of injera feel like the evening's main event. The vegetarian combination platter is what converts most people – dollops of different lentil and vegetable stews arranged on spongy sourdough injera that doubles as your cutlery. The meat dishes pack serious heat, especially the doro wat if you're feeling brave. Service moves at Ethiopian pace, which means you'll actually have time to talk between courses. Book ahead because word's definitely out.