"Northern Virginia Magazine dining editor and restaurant critic Stefanie Gans heads to Tysons Corner’s new-ish steakhouse, calling it 'unremarkable' against the crowded backdrop of the area’s existing power spots. 'It’s not a foodie destination. It seems to exist to serve the moneyed of McLean,' she writes. American Prime is home of the private club, IX (pronounced 'nine'), which entails a fob and initiation fee, with dishes designed for regulars and high-roller spirits like Hennessy Richard (a half-ounce costing about $250)." - Tierney Plumb