Born and Raised

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"Born & Raised opened in 2017 after spending $6 million on renovations to make it look like something out of The Great Gatsby. But unlike most “see and be seen” spots, this Little Italy restaurant actually has great food. Dress up a little more than you normally would for dinner and order a really nice steak and a fancy cocktail or two. After you eat, head to the patio to take in the great view of the harbor. Born & Raised is a little over the top, but that’s exactly why we like it." - Team Infatuation

"If Frank Sinatra broke bread with Tupac, they’d probably meet at Born & Raised. No expense was spared making this wildly polished, upscale steakhouse that resembles a mid-century, art deco dream lined with black-and-white photos of old-school rap legends, like Eazy-E. There is a glassed-in meat cutting room in the back; and a lovely, open-air rooftop bar overlooking Little Italy.Waiters dressed in tuxedos and Converse shoes drift between tables, pushing nostalgic tableside carts where they whip up starters on the spot or pour a drink to order. Certainly, you’re here for the impeccably cooked steaks, but don’t miss the tartare, prepared tableside with quail egg, capers and cornichons (to name just a few embellishments) and served with herbed aïoli." - Michelin Inspector

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"This Little Italy steakhouse has firmly established its classic status. An ode to American steakhouses, decor includes luxe details and Italian marble tabletops. While the downstairs houses a more formal dining space, the upstairs area is a rooftop open-air space with views of the city skyline. Thrill to Caesar salads, omelets, and steak tartare made tableside, followed by luxurious cuts of dry-aged beef cut to order, prized Wagyu beef grilled on Japanese charcoal, and retro hits like Tournedos Rossini and steak Diane. Dry-aging takes place on the premises in a 40-square-foot glass-enclosed room, and a butcher shop occupies the kitchen. Dive into the award-winning wine list, boasting over 350 wines. Know before you go: While the steaks shine here, don’t forgo sides like hash browns with trout roe and crème fraiche." - Candice Woo

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"This retro-modern steakhouse features a delightful tableside cart service with dishes like Caesar salad, made the old-school way. The 40-square-foot dry-aging steak room and rooftop bar with enviable views help set the mood for its classic or dry-aged steaks, plus luxe add-ons like butter-poached lobster and shaved truffles (because romance). Don’t miss the dirty hash brown, piled with gem-like pearls of trout roe and lighter-than-air creme fraiche, or non-steak dishes like the lamb loin with mint chimichurri or the catch of the day with bouillabaisse and caviar." - Helen I. Hwang

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"This Little Italy steakhouse has firmly established its classic status. Thrill to Caesar salads, omelets, and steak tartare made tableside followed by luxurious cuts of dry aged beef cut to order, prized Wagyu beef grilled on Japanese charcoal, and retro hits like Tournedos Rossini and steak Diane." - Candice Woo, Helen I. Hwang