Bobby Van's Steakhouse & Grill: Non-tourists finally have a reason to go to Wall Street—and local traders and bankers have a new location for their power lunches. This elegant throwback (formerly Vine), boasts a mahogany-paneled bar, burgundy leather banquettes, and chandeliers that convey a sense of opulence, not to mention a soundtrack that’s heavy on the Sinatra and opera. If this screams “money,” just wait until you get an eyeful of the old bank vault, still outfitted with safety deposit boxes. Your cholesterol will be hitting highs as you dig into fried zucchini strips and the Porterhouse steak for two, but anyone who makes their living at the mercy of the volatile stock market shouldn’t be afraid to take a risk. This testosterone-friendly locale is perfectly situated for the moneyed world of finance, but works just as well for civilians more interested in the meat market than the stock market. |
