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Jeez it's a weekly thing for you huh
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****Steak, Steakhouse, Side Dish Thread**** (1 Viewer)
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Koya
Footballguy
How was the bone-in filet?Jeez it's a weekly thing for you huh
Also, what are the non-steak options for my girl. It's been a while since I've been there, and I think she'd dig the vibe.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Did it on your reco, it was the special of the night... It was very goodHow was the bone-in filet?Jeez it's a weekly thing for you huh
Also, what are the non-steak options for my girl. It's been a while since I've been there, and I think she'd dig the vibe.
I don't think they have a huge nonsteak selection, I think it's just tuna and salmon, but I'd have to check the menu. They have a good raw bar too.
Koya
Footballguy
Glad you liked.Did it on your reco, it was the special of the night... It was very goodHow was the bone-in filet?Jeez it's a weekly thing for you huh
Also, what are the non-steak options for my girl. It's been a while since I've been there, and I think she'd dig the vibe.
I don't think they have a huge nonsteak selection, I think it's just tuna and salmon, but I'd have to check the menu. They have a good raw bar too.
Salmon could do it, she's a big fan. Now I'm jonesing again.
RUSF18
Footballguy
otello
Footballguy
There are so many to choose from. I like Mastro's, gibsons, capital grill, chicago cut, but there are ten more that I would have no problem going to.
That same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
RUSF18
Footballguy
I've actually never been to Gibson's and will likely check it out when I have a night in Chicago for work in a few weeks. I'm normally a Joe's Stone Crab guy but with those being out of season, will be looking to try something new.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Koya
Footballguy
Where would that meal be to be comparable in terms of quality and experience? Not being flippant, but it's better than the chains other than perhaps Palm, and those high end chains are no less in the south. Not but much at leastThat same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
Well, Naples, Florida is close to where I work and they were just voted one of the best cities in the country for food. Along with mom and pop restaurants, I know Naples has CG, Fleming's, Shulas, Ruth Chris, etc.Where would that meal be to be comparable in terms of quality and experience? Not being flippant, but it's better than the chains other than perhaps Palm, and those high end chains are no less in the south. Not but much at leastThat same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
I'm sure the quality is quite ccomparable.
metoo
Footballguy
Yes sir. Spent a little over 3 bills(including tip) at Rathbun's but we had way more drinks. Paid $6 for 3 slices of tasty bacon.That same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
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RUSF18
Footballguy
I've been to all of those places in either Florida or other parts of the country. Cheaper than NYC? Sure. "A lot less"? No. We're talking a $50 NYC steak costing $40 down there.Well, Naples, Florida is close to where I work and they were just voted one of the best cities in the country for food. Along with mom and pop restaurants, I know Naples has CG, Fleming's, Shulas, Ruth Chris, etc.Where would that meal be to be comparable in terms of quality and experience? Not being flippant, but it's better than the chains other than perhaps Palm, and those high end chains are no less in the south. Not but much at leastThat same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
I'm sure the quality is quite ccomparable.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
This is wrong on so many levels... His first choice is Luger's and mine is Strip House (although yesterday my meal was slightly below par with what I have come to expect there, maybe just an off day... It was still delicious though). Either of these places blow any of the listed out of the water and it isn't close.Well, Naples, Florida is close to where I work and they were just voted one of the best cities in the country for food. Along with mom and pop restaurants, I know Naples has CG, Fleming's, Shulas, Ruth Chris, etc.Where would that meal be to be comparable in terms of quality and experience? Not being flippant, but it's better than the chains other than perhaps Palm, and those high end chains are no less in the south. Not but much at leastThat same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
I'm sure the quality is quite ccomparable.
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RUSF18
Footballguy
The $18 bacon app is at least 4 massive pieces of thick cut and comes with a salad I believe. I'm impressed him and his wife could put that away between the two of them.Yes sir. Spent over 3 bills at Rathbun's but we had way more drinks. Paid $6 for 3 slices of tasty bacon.That same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
I'd need to see at least a pic to determine if you have a good deal or not. Wolfgang's/Luger's charges $5/slice (and I think those are even larger than SH).
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/strip-house-new-york-5?select=mvOOyltAHYzDa06qv82pGQ#IM14TzrdA9hlsgTpXC8AQAThe $18 bacon app is at least 4 massive pieces of thick cut and comes with a salad I believe. I'm impressed him and his wife could put that away between the two of them.Yes sir. Spent over 3 bills at Rathbun's but we had way more drinks. Paid $6 for 3 slices of tasty bacon.That same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
I'd need to see at least a pic to determine if you have a good deal or not. Wolfgang's/Luger's charges $5/slice (and I think those are even larger than SH).
Prob not a great deal, but delicious.
Mr. Ected
Footballguy
Just to stick my nose in here, what about smaller places closer to the farms where they raised the cattle? I know that even when I eat a steak at my in-laws in Northern WI, it tastes better that the steaks I can get here in DC. And I am comparing regular store to regular store, not some sort of specialty butcher.
I would guess as you went further west in that part of the country the steaks would get better.
I would guess as you went further west in that part of the country the steaks would get better.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Weekend shtick potential. Try to approximate one of these meals at home and post the cost.
I can get a dry aged bone-in prime ribeye cut right off the side from my local butcher. He can also cut me the bacon off the slab however thick I want it. I'd probably chill on the sides and deserts, because no way my wife and I would want to eat that much (and I'm not a fan of heavy **** like mac n cheese or even mashed potatoes with steak, but I could do some other side like mushrooms or creamed spinach.) I'd also omit the cocktails from the consideration as I've got my stuff at home already.
It wouldn't be cheap, but guessing 8oz steak for each of us, I think I could get us in at around $80 total for steak, shrimp cocktail, and two sides. And maybe it wouldn't be Luger's, but I bet I could come a lot closer to that (or at least, say Bourbon Steak in DC) than I could to something like Rasika or Little Serow in DC. I could make it cheaper using my own grass fed beef vendor at the local farmer's market, but it wouldn't be dry aged or bone-in.
ETA: Forgot the bacon. Maybe bump it up to $85 or $90.
I can get a dry aged bone-in prime ribeye cut right off the side from my local butcher. He can also cut me the bacon off the slab however thick I want it. I'd probably chill on the sides and deserts, because no way my wife and I would want to eat that much (and I'm not a fan of heavy **** like mac n cheese or even mashed potatoes with steak, but I could do some other side like mushrooms or creamed spinach.) I'd also omit the cocktails from the consideration as I've got my stuff at home already.
It wouldn't be cheap, but guessing 8oz steak for each of us, I think I could get us in at around $80 total for steak, shrimp cocktail, and two sides. And maybe it wouldn't be Luger's, but I bet I could come a lot closer to that (or at least, say Bourbon Steak in DC) than I could to something like Rasika or Little Serow in DC. I could make it cheaper using my own grass fed beef vendor at the local farmer's market, but it wouldn't be dry aged or bone-in.
ETA: Forgot the bacon. Maybe bump it up to $85 or $90.
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fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
It wouldn't be itemized. He just has a standard cash register up front. I'd have to post the label on the wrapped package.
Wife is pregnant, so it would be a bit of a waste to do this now as I'd have to cook it to medium. But maybe I'll price it out anyway with shots from the butcher. Then you can just call bull#### on my ability to execute it.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
I think my math here is correct, but someone can correct me if not:
Luger's is the innovator on this one... Everyone else just kinda copied. It is becoming more common across many steakhouses now.
RUSF18
Footballguy
I meant a pic of the "$6 for 3 slices" bacon.http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/strip-house-new-york-5?select=mvOOyltAHYzDa06qv82pGQ#IM14TzrdA9hlsgTpXC8AQAThe $18 bacon app is at least 4 massive pieces of thick cut and comes with a salad I believe. I'm impressed him and his wife could put that away between the two of them.Yes sir. Spent over 3 bills at Rathbun's but we had way more drinks. Paid $6 for 3 slices of tasty bacon.That same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
I'd need to see at least a pic to determine if you have a good deal or not. Wolfgang's/Luger's charges $5/slice (and I think those are even larger than SH).
Prob not a great deal, but delicious.
RUSF18
Footballguy
8oz of steak each isn't very much. I'm not sure how much actual meat you get out of let's say a 20oz dry aged bone-in ribeye but I don't think you're really saving much in that regard.
ETA: I just bought a buddy of mine a bunch of burgers and steaks from Pat Lafrieda as a groomsman gift. Excellent meat and two 14 oz 30day dry aged rib eyes were $92 (16oz with bone).
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Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/strip-house-new-york-5?select=mvOOyltAHYzDa06qv82pGQ#S53Fag16eVIKXJkmH2uBzAI meant a pic of the "$6 for 3 slices" bacon.http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/strip-house-new-york-5?select=mvOOyltAHYzDa06qv82pGQ#IM14TzrdA9hlsgTpXC8AQAThe $18 bacon app is at least 4 massive pieces of thick cut and comes with a salad I believe. I'm impressed him and his wife could put that away between the two of them.Yes sir. Spent over 3 bills at Rathbun's but we had way more drinks. Paid $6 for 3 slices of tasty bacon.That same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.
I'd need to see at least a pic to determine if you have a good deal or not. Wolfgang's/Luger's charges $5/slice (and I think those are even larger than SH).
Prob not a great deal, but delicious.
I think you misunderstood. I'm not saying the chains I mentioned are better than the two places you mentioned. I merely mentioned them to show that along with the great non-chain restaurants, the upper tier chains like CG, Fleming's, etc. are here too. Like I said, there are a ton of great places to eat here.fantasycurse42 said:This is wrong on so many levels... His first choice is Luger's and mine is Strip House (although yesterday my meal was slightly below par with what I have come to expect there, maybe just an off day... It was still delicious though). Either of these places blow any of the listed out of the water and it isn't close.eoMMan said:Well, Naples, Florida is close to where I work and they were just voted one of the best cities in the country for food. Along with mom and pop restaurants, I know Naples has CG, Fleming's, Shulas, Ruth Chris, etc.I'm sure the quality is quite ccomparable.Koya said:Where would that meal be to be comparable in terms of quality and experience? Not being flippant, but it's better than the chains other than perhaps Palm, and those high end chains are no less in the south. Not but much at leasteoMMan said:That same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.fantasycurse42 said:
My quality comment was in response to the other post about restaurants overall.
metoo
Footballguy
I don't take pictures of my food, I just eat it. Here's a link to Rathbun's menu. http://kevinrathbunsteak.com/menu.htmlRUSF18 said:I meant a pic of the "$6 for 3 slices" bacon.fantasycurse42 said:http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/strip-house-new-york-5?select=mvOOyltAHYzDa06qv82pGQ#IM14TzrdA9hlsgTpXC8AQARUSF18 said:The $18 bacon app is at least 4 massive pieces of thick cut and comes with a salad I believe. I'm impressed him and his wife could put that away between the two of them.metoo said:Yes sir. Spent over 3 bills at Rathbun's but we had way more drinks. Paid $6 for 3 slices of tasty bacon.eoMMan said:That same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.fantasycurse42 said:
I'd need to see at least a pic to determine if you have a good deal or not. Wolfgang's/Luger's charges $5/slice (and I think those are even larger than SH).
Prob not a great deal, but delicious.
EddieSpaghetti
Footballguy
I'll take a rare filet mignon from Charley's in Tampa.
For sides, it would be Potatoes Au Gratin and Asparagus
For sides, it would be Potatoes Au Gratin and Asparagus
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:ihaveasteakboner:I don't take pictures of my food, I just eat it. Here's a link to Rathbun's menu. http://kevinrathbunsteak.com/menu.htmlRUSF18 said:I meant a pic of the "$6 for 3 slices" bacon.fantasycurse42 said:http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/strip-house-new-york-5?select=mvOOyltAHYzDa06qv82pGQ#IM14TzrdA9hlsgTpXC8AQAProb not a great deal, but delicious.RUSF18 said:The $18 bacon app is at least 4 massive pieces of thick cut and comes with a salad I believe. I'm impressed him and his wife could put that away between the two of them.I'd need to see at least a pic to determine if you have a good deal or not. Wolfgang's/Luger's charges $5/slice (and I think those are even larger than SH).metoo said:Yes sir. Spent over 3 bills at Rathbun's but we had way more drinks. Paid $6 for 3 slices of tasty bacon.eoMMan said:That same exact meal would cost a lot less down here in the south.fantasycurse42 said:
Jackstraw
Footballguy
Got a place here in Wichita called Scotch and Sirloin that consistently surprises east coast company. Probably coming in at 1/2-2/3 the cost of what I see out east.Mr. Ected said:
The steak prices I can live with but I still can't get over the liquor prices out there. $4.50 will get you a mean bourbon and coke here. Just a little splash of coke to keep up appearances.
Lots of great little places out here in cattle country.
RUSF18
Footballguy
Everything depends on how the farms run their operations. The high end steakhouses out here typically source from where you're talking about, at farms that sell exclusively to these same places and pay for that exclusivity/higher quality.
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otello
Footballguy
Joe's is great as well. There are probably 20+ within a five block area in chicago.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Agreed. Just way too heavy. I've tasted the mac and cheese at a lot of high end steak houses. I'll have one bite if someone at the table insists. But I'm more of a wedge, steak and veggie guy. Don't load up on the carbs. Asparagus or spinach and shrooms for me.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Went to Blue Water Grill yesterday... Wife doesn't eat fish, so she had the their steak - I took a few bites and it was surprisingly tasty, although I wouldn't recommend going there for the steak, but still very good.
fantasycurse42
Footballguy Jr.
Silver & Black
Footballguy
Getting ready to grill flat iron steaks. If you don't know what a flat iron cut is, I very strongly recommend you find it, it's my favorite cut of meat.
Anyway, took some extra virgin olive oil and mixed in a dash or 2 of liquid smoke. Rubbed it all over the steaks. Sprinkled on a generous amount of my homemade rub and rubbed it into the meat. It's been resting comfortably in my fridge for about an hour. Meanwhile, I have been soaking a bunch of hickory wood chips.
I have a 6 burner Webber grill and after that bad boy is nice and hot, I will turn throw the wood chips in the smoker boxes I got for father's day and put them in the grill over the lit burners. Once I see smoke, I will lower the burners and put the meat on the grill, away from the direct heat. Lid closed for about 75 minutes and then check for doneness. Meanwhile, I will be grilling up some onions and mushrooms on the side burner to serve with the steaks.
I can't freaking wait. Just thought I'd share.
Anyway, took some extra virgin olive oil and mixed in a dash or 2 of liquid smoke. Rubbed it all over the steaks. Sprinkled on a generous amount of my homemade rub and rubbed it into the meat. It's been resting comfortably in my fridge for about an hour. Meanwhile, I have been soaking a bunch of hickory wood chips.
I have a 6 burner Webber grill and after that bad boy is nice and hot, I will turn throw the wood chips in the smoker boxes I got for father's day and put them in the grill over the lit burners. Once I see smoke, I will lower the burners and put the meat on the grill, away from the direct heat. Lid closed for about 75 minutes and then check for doneness. Meanwhile, I will be grilling up some onions and mushrooms on the side burner to serve with the steaks.
I can't freaking wait. Just thought I'd share.
jamny
Footballguy
Silver & Black
Footballguy
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