ask for extra dressing on the side, house croutons should be fresh and crispy

underrated dish, often a tell for whether the kitchen actually knows what it's doing

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

crispy outside, sticky-sweet sauce — Americanized but unapologetic and genuinely good

griddled crispy edges and juicy middle — ask for medium-rare, fries non-negotiable