"The midtown outpost of Strip House has the same cheeky, burlesque-inspired decor as its Greenwich Village location, and it’s one of the better options in the neighborhood for food. There’s a sandwich board outside, advertising their “famous” 24-layer chocolate cake. Save some room, because this tall cake lives up to its reputation. The lunch scene is sleepy, but being able to sit alone at the quiet bar with just our thoughts and an 8-ounce strip steak is actually a rare joy in this area. It’s a livelier spot at dinnertime. " - carina finn koeppicus, bryan kim, neha talreja