"V. Mertz is the grandmother of Old Market dining, and it has been a popular choice for romantic nights out and special occasions since 1977. Under head chef Jonathan Miller, a Nebraska native, the kitchen focuses on seasonal and local flavors with interesting twists. A recent tasting menu featured a wagyu short rib dish with hominy, red pepper, huitlacoche, pork belly, scallion, and sauce espagnole. All this happens in one of the most beautiful dining rooms anywhere in the city." - Sarah Baker Hansen