Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant opening soon

• The restaurant's goal is to bring a taste of Napa, Calif. to the Midwest by focusing heavily on its wines, including tastings, pairings with each dish and a monthly wine club.

Menu: It's a broad range of steakhouse-esque entrees, such as pretzel-crusted pork chops ($32.99), pan-roasted mahi mahi ($31.99) and baked parmesan shrimp scampi ($24.99).

• The menu also features gluten-free options.

First bite: The food is solid, but what stood out was the dining experience.

• The restaurant leans heavily on making visits feel special, such as bringing out a giant decanter for red wines and offering themed dinners throughout the year.

Where to find it: 11am-9pm, Sun.-Thurs.; 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat.; 12801 University Ave.