Splosh Cafe, New York

The menu at Splosh Cafe specializes in both the familiar and far-out. On one end, it offers the classics, like pressed tuna melt sandwiches, Kobe beef burgers, and juicy steaks served with a side of hand-cut fries. But on the other, it's eclectic, with bison burgers, fried tofu, and kibbeh, a popular Middle Eastern dish. Despite its assorted nature, the spread at Splosh does carry a theme: it's all home-cooked, and each dish is created with the comforts of home in mind. To further drive home that point, Splosh welcomes visitors into a vibrant, care-free atmosphere, far from workday doldrums and routine lunches consisting of foraged acorns and rainwater.