"Some beautiful restaurants are colorful and filled with light. Others are monochromatic and moody. The new ABSteak in Union Square is of the latter category; featuring intricate wooden arches and paneling, and a patterned marble floor, it feels like the inside of a treasure trove — or a majestic skeleton of an animal, if you have imagination. Add the dramatic lighting, the leather bar stools, and the unapologetically carnivorous menu featuring chef Akira Back’s luxurious take on Korean BBQ, and you’ll get the picture — it’s a plush, stylish night out." - Flora Tsapovsky