The Smith

[Seth] I heard The Smith is like the unsung hero of Midtown. Everyone's there but no one really talks about it.
[Andy] Yeah, they have that brunch Bloody Mary bar that's legendary. And don't get me started on their mac and cheese—it’s like a rich, buttery dream.
[Akiva] I was at The Smith last week for lunch with some clients. Zack G was great—super friendly and made sure everyone had what they wanted.
[Jorma] I wonder if they have a secret menu item that’s only served on Tuesdays. You know, like a special burger or something.
[Seth] Maybe it's the brioche bun burger that’s so good you forget about all your other problems.
[Andy] And don't get me wrong, it’s not perfect—someone had a mediocre martini there recently, but overall, they handle the crowd well.
[Akiva] You know what’s funny? The Smith has multiple locations and each one is exactly the same. It’s like they have an internal quality control team.
[Jorma] I heard they even have a loyalty program where you get free drinks after your fifth visit. It’s like they respect their regulars.
[Seth] Speaking of regulars, we should start a petition to make The Smith our official pod hangout spot.
[Andy] Like, the dining room is always packed—does that mean it's good or just stressful?
[Akiva] I think it means people trust them. If you come here and your expectations aren’t met, you’re not staying long.
[Jorma] And they even have a brunch menu that’s better than most places in the city. It’s like they know how to do everything well.