Not sure this is a ""hip"" place, even for Elmhurst, but it was a good steakhouse. Like Morton's, Ruth Chris etc they provide huge portions of everything for example sides and dessert..so order to share. Note just about everything is ala carte, including sauces. I have tried the cognac peppercorn which was good.
Steaks are usually well prepared, intersting wine list with multiple selections of Gaja which I did not expect. High corkage, $20 and unlike many other restaurants they don't waive it if you buy one of their bottles as well....not a deal breaker though.
Service was good, not as effecient as you would see at the aforementioned steak houses, although not as aloof either.
Bottom line: Good not great and similar in value to the chains
Pros: local, wine list, portions
Cons: wine list prices, BT Glass selection, staff professionalism
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