Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern's Steak House   

In 1977, Harry Waugh, a prestigious British wine buyer and author of several books on the art of wine-tasting, invited the proprietor of Bern's Steakhouse to dinner in his London home. After the meal, Mr. and Mrs. Waugh invited their guests to retire to a cozier drawing room for dessert, and the idea for the Harry Waugh Dessert Room at Bern's was born. Draped in red velvet and privacy curtains, the Harry Waugh Room is a slice of English gentility in one of America's finest-rated steakhouses. The concept of dessert here is broad: bubbling champagnes, still dessert wines, and sipping whiskies are as likely to fulfill the course as fresh fruit arrangements and sweet, aged cheese concoctions. You'll have to go elsewhere for your ice-cream brownie sundae. Traditional couples dancing is also encouraged, but don't be surprised if you prefer to nuzzle romantically and feed each other grapes in the secluded booth. Formal attire and reservations are a must. - Rachel Moran