The University Club is a nice little place sandwiched between Madison and Spring on Boren. Parking is a real chore, and the entrance itself is on the Madison side, boggling the Boren address. But I digress.
Chef Tom runs a good kitchen and works hard to get the best quality possible. The building itself, I am convinced, is a former brothel. It just gives off that vibe. The doorman is usually a minority in a white jacket and white gloves while the rich older Caucasian crowd is ushered in. I only had a chance to sample a small bit of food and didn't get a full tour, but what I saw was promising.
The menu itself is off the charts. Very seasonal, very fresh. They even mix their own spring-mix here (for those in the industry, that's a major time occupying activity). The service, from what I saw, was almost regal.
Bear in mind, as a commonly lower-middleclass working man myself I wasn't allowed to enjoy myself in the restaurant proper or explore to much. But, what I saw was impressive. Lots of overstuffed leather furniture, cigars and brandy sniffers. read more