Fodor's Expert Review Tinderbox Kitchen

This deservedly popular downtown spot serves modern comfort food to local professionals and visiting foodies. Signature entrées include pesto-coated salmon and a grown-up, Southwestern take on mac 'n' cheese with spicy jalapeños and duck-leg confit. For cocktails and lighter fare (or if the wait is too long), check out the sister bar next door, The Annex—it's just as hip and delicious, and the patio is a great venue for live local music.