I’m predicting we’ll likely start to see butter candles everywhere, so maybe they won’t stick around at Erba forever. Because everything here, from chef Niven Patel’s Italian-inspired creations to the restaurant’s luxurious, handcrafted aesthetic, has been specially designed to feel, well, special. The menu is an homage to the time Patel spent in Florence. Like at all his restaurants, the acclaimed chef uses vegetables grown at his own farm here and flavors them with a deft hand. To find Erba, look for the glass doors painted with cherubs riding hounds (there’s no sign out front). Inside, the moody vibe comes courtesy of warm lighting, elaborate mosaic tile floors, richly hued textiles and dark wood paneling layered throughout.