Carne RiNo

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"As prolific as she is beloved, chef Dana “Loca” Rodriguez strikes again with this RiNo steakhouse for the cool kids. The groovy retro-mod atmosphere is nearly as big a draw as the globally influenced menu — but not quite, as it’s hard to outshine such bangers as grilled achiote-rubbed octopus with cannellini bean salad and olive tapenade, an Argentinian-style duo of tri-tip and chorizo with red chimichurri, and confit duck legs in cardamom-scented orange glaze. Tableside martini service and a buzzing mezzanine-level lounge up the glam factor that much more." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff