Lapis

Hurricane lamps and Afghan antiques make for a date-night-friendly vibe. Spot-on cocktails—we love the Viceroy (basil-and-cucumber-infused gin, elder-flower, and lime)—and stellar cooking clinch the deal. To start, you can’t go wrong with one of the Afghan flatbreads, such as the potato-and-onion-filled version and the ever-popular dumplings, stuffed with either meat or leeks. There’s a stellar qabili palow—a riot of carrots, raisins, basmati, and tender lamb—and the kitchen has a way with fish. Meanwhile, vegetables like melty eggplant and savory-sweet pumpkin are a vegan’s dream.