Falcon

The Scene
The stunning Dodd Mitchell-designed space teems with striking blondes in stiletto heels and boyish men wearing shaggy haircuts and the latest trends. The huge polished-concrete patio with outdoor bar and fireplace provides posing opportunities, while the dining room and lounge amp up the glamour with dark wood, pillows and faux fur.

The Food
Gourmet comfort fare is the result of combining fresh market ingredients with Cal-Euro accents. The roasted beet salad with aged goat cheese, or poached pears with endive and blue cheese, get the flavor combos just right. Velvety heirloom tomato gazpacho tastes fresh from the garden. Some sides overshadow entrees, like irresistible grilled corn and fava bean succotash served with meat loaf, and unbeatable grits alongside bland flattened chicken. One exception is citrusy spice-rubbed salmon with pearl barley and asparagus. Rare-meat fans should consider ordering steak ''black and blue''--charred on the outside, rare on the inside.