Tavern on Rush

Full of worn, brown-leather couches and dark, polished wood, this room exudes an Ivy League kind of pomp. Yet when there’s a football game on, it quickly becomes about as dignified as a locker room. Artichoke dip and pizzas appease the fans, but the real finds are old-school staples, such as juicy, mushroom-topped London broil. Those football fans may come in handy if you order the chocolate cake for dessert—it’s so ridiculously huge, you’ll need at least a few of them to help you finish it.