"The clubby vibe is central to the appeal of Saxon + Parole, where groups at brunch go for the food as much as being seen. But the thoughtfully composed, if pricey at $30 on average, American dishes deliver, as does the bar headed by Maxime Belfand, which has its own whiskey brand. Certain cocktails can be batched up and housed in a personalized bottle to drink whenever." - Paul Schrodt