Drawing inspiration from the crossroads of cultures in the U.S., the menu at this Arden-Arcade restaurant—an upscale sibling of Bennett’s Kitchen in Roseville—reflects a melting pot of culinary customs, from chicken enchiladas to banh mi to lasagna Bolognese. But it’s the great American steakhouse tradition that gives this buzzy eatery its beefy gastronomical foundation. For a quintessential experience, grab a seat at the dramatic centerpiece bar—a holdover from the old Bandera restaurant, which formerly occupied the space—that anchors the moody, low-lit dining room (for an alfresco experience, there’s also a small outdoor patio). Order the New York strip, which arrives on a wooden board, slices glistening from a knob of melting herb butter. A variety of veggie-forward sides like Caesar salad or roasted asparagus may help atone for the meaty main, but we recommend going full-tilt carpe diem with bacon mac and cheese and a “pound of fries.” Since you’ll probably need more than one Southern-inspired Afternoon Delight (cucumber-mint vodka, peach schnapps, lime) to tackle the meal, just tell the bartender to keep ’em coming.