Mo's A Place For Steaks   

Since 1999, owner Johnny Vassallo (Johnny V to those in the know) has managed to sanctify the late, great meal of the cosmopolitan elite -- steak. Everything about a good steak dinner is luxurious, and Vassallo and his professional staff make sure you enjoy yourself. The steaks themselves are deceptively simple looking, served on a plain white plate by themselves. But start piling on the a la carte items (mashed potatoes with white cheddar cheese, hand-breaded onion rings, steamed asparagus) and you've got a table of delight that Escoffier would drool over. Downtown concierges recommend Mo's foremost for the food, but the service comes in a close second. Tag team service is flawless, and won't bat an eye when you order a $650 bottle of Cristal with your $69 seafood appetizer, or even if you ask if refills on soda are free (they are). Wine is the elementary choice to complement your steak, and Mo's wine list boasts five different lists to choose from. Mo's Private Cellar is a treasure chest of fine vintage California Cabernets. Make a toast, eat some meat, and if you're still not satisfied, try one of Mo's classic ice cream drinks. A grasshopper never had it so good. -- Jessica Zierten