Seamlessly fusing oldschool steakhouse standbys (dramatic crimson drapery and banquettes, dark wood paneling) with modern, innovative details (iPads are used to view the wine list, allowing customers to see flyover panoramic views of each vineyard and photos of bottles), the recently opened Chicago Cut is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Owners David Flom and Matt Moore, seasoned veterans of the restaurant business (Flom is former owner of Rosebud Steakhouse, Moore of Rosebud Prime and Smith & Wollensky), know what people like—from tantalizing made-to-order cut steaks like their signature 35-day dry-aged bone-in rib eye, to a handsome 100-seat outdoor patio with unparalleled views of the Chicago River and surrounding skyline. The scene: very suit-friendly—mornings they serve their white tablecloth “power breakfast,” with warm, neighborly touches like a private entrance with its own maître d’ for nearby Merchandise Mart employees. How cutting-edge!
300 N. LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com
