Jue Lan Club, New York

Named for a group of 1930s Chinese ex-pat artists, Jue Lan Club seeks to channel its namesake's creativity and determination into a menu of inventive Chinese cuisine. The high end restaurant is a favorite of the many celebrities who frequent it. Get a feel for the menu below:

• Appetizer to try: duck salad with poached egg and sherry vinaigrette
• Dim sum to try: pan-fried pork-and-chive dumplings
• Entrée to try: Beijing chicken with red-bean sauce and walnuts