The Scene
A blasting '80s soundtrack and lively conversations color this bi-level space, framed by beige walls and dark wood. At the bar, grown-up frat guys and sorority girls flirt over classic cocktails with a twist. Behind them sits a carnivore's dream, a glass-walled dry-aging room, and a table piled with confections, like thickly iced strawberry shortcake and carrot cake. The upstairs dining area is as business-casual as the bustling ground-level seating room.

The Draw
Incredibly tender dry-aged beef, broiled at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, calls in herds of businessmen like a siren song. The marbled and flavorful New York strip can be dressed up with a choice of nine sauces; the five-pepper American Kobe packs some heat; and a killer BLT sandwich is embellished with strips of skirt steak and foie gras. Skip the run-of-the-mill cold seafood platter, but savor the meltingly fresh swordfish steak, marinated in herbs and crusted with whole cumin and coriander seeds.