Black + Blue

Of the string of see-and-be-seen restaurants on Alberni Street, Black + Blue is a standout. The creation of the ever-inventive and cuisine-conscious Glowbal group, Black + Blue is a contemporary take on that old American classic, the Chicago steak house. The three-story restaurant evokes a glamorous version of the dark, mirrored, romantic style of the 1940s and 1950s, with subdued lighting, banquettes and crisp linens on the tables. This is a place where they know how to make a great martini and where waiters deftly assemble Caesar salads or flaming desserts right at your table. The steaks are sublime, aged in-house and featuring only the finest and most precious cuts. If you’re in the mood for meat, Black + Blue can’t be beat.