"What To Expect: Even if you’ve never stepped foot in a clubstaurant in your life, chances are you’ve heard of Tao. The sprawling, multi-level Asian-themed behemoth in River North has locations in NYC, Vegas, LA, and (inexplicably) central Connecticut. What’s Up With The Food: Most dishes are expensive and lean overly sweet or oily, and are slightly worse than what you’d get at a chain. The fruity, watery cocktails aren’t much better. And thanks to the work dinner that decided to do bottle service on a Wednesday at 7:30pm, you’ll probably have to wait a while for a refill as the staff halfheartedly parades around with sparklers and an LED sign. Verdict: A weekend visit to the club is perfectly fine, but dinner in the completely separate dining room isn’t good enough for a dedicated visit (and doesn’t guarantee entry into the main club anyway)." - veda kilaru, adrian kane
