A bunch of recent culinary school grads wanted to throw a super-exclusive, invite-only dinner party called “The Wolf’s Den,” featuring some of their boldest nouveau cuisine creations. They stressed that the setting really mattered. So I got to work finding just the right space.

Sexy loft: Check. Intimate and non-fussy: Check. Copious taxidermy: Eew, but check. Vibes: Duh! Successful culinary debut: Absolutely!