"Every visit to Pappas Bros. is a reminder of what a classic steakhouse should be. Friendly greetings and firm handshakes, leather seating and dim lighting, and a maniacal obsession with meat—it’s all butchered and dry-aged in house. The resulting steaks are simple and beefy in the best way, seasoned with just salt and pepper and finished with butter. The bar is well-stocked with whiskeys, and its famously lengthy wine list has nearly 4,000 distinct labels, so there’s always something new to drink. Save yourself some reading, and ask the sommelier to recommend a bottle that goes beyond the usual suspects." - kevin gray