Maple & Ash — Chicago, USA

The traditional American steakhouse has had a much-needed facelift, thanks to hospitality entrepreneur Brian O’Connor, whose latest venture Maple & Ash, has just launched in Chicago’s historic Gold Coast district.
Spread over two floors, an easy-going ground floor bar leads to a lounge and main dining room above, where a 12-foot wood-burning hearth takes centre stage, roasting the restaurant’s selection of grilled meats, seafood and vegetables to perfection.
Designed by local outfit Studio K, steel-framed glass doors, natural wood panels and rich leather and velvet seating in burnt orange, lime green and slate grey tones, encapsulates the warmth and sophistication of steakhouses from a bygone era.
Watch chef Danny Grant in action from the open kitchen, which churns out classics from chilled seafood platters, wedge salads and a variety of steak cuts, served with a choice of mouth-watering toppings such as truffle butter, blue paradise cheese or even roasted bone marrow. Top off the calorific indulgence with one of eight different interpretations of the classic martini or a seasonal cocktail.
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Pei-Ru Keh is a former US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru held various titles at Wallpaper* between 2007 and 2023. She reports on design, tech, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru took a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars, actively seeking out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.
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