"No one has ever been upset when the work dinner is at Nobu, and that’s comforting when you’re in charge of picking the spot. The private wine room holds 16 to 20 behind closed doors, and the semi-private sake table, located just off the bar, offers views of the restaurant from an elevated perch. Ask the team to customize a nigiri board to get everyone started, then let your group order their own entrees. Heavy hitters like Nobu’s famous black cod with miso are still good after all these years, and the incredibly marbled A5 wagyu comes with a quick-sear pyrotechnics show at your table." - kevin gray