Corner Kitchen

Simple wood tables, white panel walls and mismatched china plates set the mod-rustic tone at Corner Kitchen, a bustling diner-meets-French-cafe. Enjoy zingy cocktails alongside meals such as wine-steeped mussels, eggplant stew and gravy-laden poutine (though the menu changes often). The four-course tasting menu ($34; with wine pairings $60) is a fine way to go. It's located in the bohemian Oregon District.