ask the bartender what they're proud of right now, that's usually the move

ask the server what they'd order on their day off — that's always the right call

a safe order at almost any place — if this is bad, the menu has bigger problems

medium-rare, ask for the chimichurri or peppercorn sauce — fries should be thin and crispy

ask if it's house-made and warm, vanilla ice cream is the right pairing