Paradox alert! Mischa’s has the most boring-sounding menu in the city….but is serving up some of the most dazzling food in any of the five boroughs. Created by Alex Stupak of Empellon, Mischa’s schtick is American classics—tuna tartare, Caesar salad, cheeseburger—but reimagined in deeply satisfying ways. Fried Chicken, for example, comes with a buttery Puerto Rican dipping gravy, and two hot sauces that dance on the tongue. A hot dog appetizer is big enough for four (they’ll pre-cut if for your group), and is crafted from the finest brisket, which makes it taste like the platonic ideal of this meaty ballpark snack (it comes with 5 fun condiments). And though I inwardly groaned when my daughter ordered the hummus, it turned out to be the finest I’d ever tasted, crafted from black chickpeas, and black sesame, with a flavor profile to match the inky depths of its color. Go with a group: each dish is shareably massive, but they’re so good you’re going to want to try several. And the space, with its cushy oversized booths, long bar, art filled walls and moody lighting, is perfect for groups and special occasions.