Sterling had been right about our private dining area. Much like the club last week, the hostess greeted us with excessive enthusiasm, forgoing other customers as she personally escorted us up the modern-looking stairs to our private dining area.

In shades of gray, the interior was chic and subtle. Through a larger dining area and off a hallway we were led to the private room. One wall was covered in gray tile as water flowed over the surface. The other walls were ...