Oh, come on. You knew it was still Tony’s, right? The Post Oak institution is the white-glove, cork-waving place to dine if you want to really be waited on. And it’s not just about being surrounded by help — it’s the feeling that you’re somebody. If Cheers is the place where everybody knows your name, then Tony’s is the place where everyone is someone special. It doesn’t matter if you’re a bricklayer or a captain of industry — you always get superb treatment. It’s the philosophy that made Texas famous: If you can afford the prices, you deserve the service.
This article appears in Sep 25 – Oct 1, 2003.