"Then there’s Columbian Country Club, which will open on Ross Ave. in East Dallas on December 22. Owners Brian Rutt, Justin Kallhoff, and Jonathan Rosenberg, partners in Alice, the Asian-fusion restaurant which is just around the corner, were inspired to create it in honor of a 19th-century Jewish country club of the same name. The mission on its website is also 'to capture the essence of New York City’s golden era and the timeless allure of the martini.' So, obviously, the martini menu rolls deep, with other classic cocktails and a curated array of Champagnes and wines featured. The bites also veer towards classic meets homey. There’s caviar served Texas style, a parmesan bagel, and Nonnie’s Doozie (a turkey pastrami sandwich on marbled rye)." - Courtney E. Smith