Founder Michael Kornick is no longer preparing meals at his namesake restaurant (that falls to chef Erick Simmons), but there’s still a lot of substance beneath the style of this renowned loft-like spot with the brick walls and massive skylight. The chic lounge is a popular stop for a pre-dinner drink, while the spacious bi-level dining room provides a warm atmosphere for a classic contemporary American menu. Simmons doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel, but we’re not complaining: His specialties include grilled veal porterhouse with balsamic brown butter, and bison rib eye with a cabernet sauce. The dessert menu offers standbys like crème brûlée and sorbet, but you’ll be glad to step outside the box for the Cake & Shake, which features layers of buttermilk chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, bittersweet chocolate pavé and a vanilla malted milkshake. The buzz isn’t as deafening as it was a few years ago, but scoring a table is ten times easier.

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• Contemporary American menu. Dinner