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Wolfgang Puck Creates First London Restaurant

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Wolfgang Puck, is known for being the king of California cuisine but the Austrian chef famous for restaurants like Sago and Cut is taking his food to a new restaurant in London. The latest version of Cut (a Luxist Awards' Readers Choice Nominee), Puck's lavishly modern twist on the steakhouse category, will on the ground floor of the Dorchester Collection's new 45 Park Lane hotel. Bloomberg News reports that the menu will be based on Cut in the Beverly Wilshire. Puck is also opening a Cut in Singapore and there is already a Las Vegas location. The London venue will open next year.

Although Puck has restaurants scattered around the U.S., branded Wolfang Puck Express locations in many airports and several food lines he has never done a restaurant in London or New York. He will operate the London Cut rather than own it. The head chef in London will be David McIntyre, who helped open Spago and Cut in Beverly Hills before starting his own restaurant in San Diego.

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Strip House Wins the Luxist Award for Best Steakhouse

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Strip House in New York is nominated for a Luxist Award for Best Steakhouse

Strip House, the famed New York steakhouse that opened in 2000 on East 12th Street just off of Fifth Avenue, is the winner of the Luxsit Awards' Readers' Choice Award for Best Steakhouse.

The restaurant's name is a double entendre that relates to both the delectable strip steaks as well as its seductive, yet sophisticated decor. The interior was designed by David Rockwell and offers a clubby yet striking atmosphere with deep red leather booths. The walls are adorned with black and white images of women that pays homage to the female form. The collection was photographed by Studio Manasse in Vienna in the early 1900's.

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The Best Steakhouses in the U.S.

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Luxist readers nominated for the steakhouses that they believe are the best-of-breed around the world. Here are their favorite places to go for juicy, mouthwatering steaks cooked to perfection:

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Wolfgang Puck is credited with redefining fine dining in America. Indeed, the award-winning Austrian-born chef and celebrated restaurateur has built a vast restaurant empire with locations around the world, beginning with his flagship Spago, which opened in 1982 (famous for its haute cuisine pizzas), and later Chinois and Postrio Bar & Grill, among many others. His trademark dishes have revolutionized the culinary industry.

In 2006, Puck opened Cut, a sleek, innovative and contemporary steakhouse complete with a lounge called "sidecar", located in the Richard Meier-designed Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons' Hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills. After only one year in operation, the restaurant earned a coveted one star ranking from the Michelin Guide--no small accomplishment.

Gallery: Cut in Los Angeles

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Peter Luger Steak House: Serving the Finest Steaks Since 1887

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Peter Luger steakhouse is nominated for a Luxist Award for Best Steakhouse

Since 1887, Peter Luger Steak House, a bonafied New York institution, has served the finest of steaks. For 26 consecutive years, Peter Luger has been the number one steak house in New York, according to Zagat's, and its customers have included a host of celebrities, from Alfred Hitchcock to James Cagney and Robert De Niro. It is easy to understand why Peter Luger is nominated for a Readers' Choice Award for Best Steakhouse.

Peter Luger Steak House offers only the finest USDA PRIME meat available. The selection process is crucial and is done only by members of the family who visit the wholesale markets on a daily basis. Just as famous as its steaks are Peter Luger's side dishes. Be sure to order the sliced tomato topped with Luger's own sauce, creamed spinach, onion rings and the special German fried potatoes. The Peter Luger Steak House Old Fashioned Sauce is delicious and available for purchase. Keep in mind that most of Peter Luger's dishes are large enough to serve several people.

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Be sure to bring cash as Peter Luger does not accept any credit cards except the Peter Luger Card.

Peter Luger has two locations in the greater New York City area: the original, which is located in Brooklyn while the other is on Long Island in Great Neck. Hours of operation are from 11:45 am to 9:45 pm (last seating) Monday through Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, the last seating is at 10:45 pm and on Sunday, seating is available from 12:45 pm to 9:45 pm. Banquet facilities are available for up to 45 people. Reservations for 10 or fewer guests can be made by calling the Brooklyn location at (718) 387-7400. Reservations for the Great Neck restaurant can be made by calling (516) 487-8800.

The esteemed steakhouse entered the cyberworld of online meat purveying with the launch of PeterLuger.com. The website was a nominee for a Luxist Awards' Readers' Choice Award for Best Online Meat Company in July.

Vote for the Steakhouse that you believe is the best of breed. The voting period runs through September 30 and winners will be announced on October 1.

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Smith & Wollensky: America's Quintessential Steakhouse

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Smith & Wollensky in New York is nominated for a Luxist Award for Best Steakhouse.

Since its founding more than 30 years ago, The landmark Smith & Wollensky steakhouse in New York City has beef as its cornerstone, concept and reputation. Top quality beef remains the cornerstone of its menu and it shouldn't be much of a surprise that Smith & Wollensky is a Luxist Award nominee for Best Steakhouse.

The iconic restaurant was founded by Alan Stillman in 1977. He and a friend named the restaurant from randomly selecting two names from the phone book. Today, the restaurant is well-known as the location where Warren Buffett often hosts his annual charity luncheon which raises millions of dollars.

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Cut: A Classic Steakhouse with a Contemporary Twist

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Wolfgang Puck is credited with redefining fine dining in America. Indeed, the award-winning Austrian-born chef and celebrated restaurateur has built a vast restaurant empire with locations around the world, beginning with his flagship Spago, which opened in 1982 (famous for its haute cuisine pizzas), and later Chinois and Postrio Bar & Grill, among many others. His trademark dishes have revolutionized the culinary industry.

In 2006, Puck opened Cut, a sleek, innovative and contemporary steakhouse complete with a lounge called "sidecar", located in the Richard Meier-designed Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons' Hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills. After only one year in operation, the restaurant earned a coveted one star ranking from the Michelin Guide--no small accomplishment. Beloved by its many patrons, Cut has been nominated for a Luxist Readers' Choice Award for Best Steakhouse.

Gallery: Cut in Los Angeles

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Strip House: The Seductive New York Steakhouse

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Strip House, the famed New York steakhouse that opened in 2000 on East 12th Street just off of Fifth Avenue, is a nominee for a Luxist Award for Best Steakhouse.

The restaurant's name is a double entendre that relates to both the delectable strip steaks as well as its seductive, yet sophisticated decor. The interior was designed by David Rockwell and offers a clubby yet striking atmosphere with deep red leather booths. The walls are adorned with black and white images of women that pays homage to the female form. The collection was photographed by Studio Manasse in Vienna in the early 1900's.

Executive Chef John Schenk is renowned for his culinary skills and is often seen on The Today Show among other national news programs. The menu, which Schenk keeps fresh, features select cuts of beef that are charred to perfection accompanied by decadent sides, an extensive wine list and delectable desserts. Be sure to try Strip House's signature New York Strip Steak accompanied by the delicious creamed spinach with black truffles followed up by its famous 24-layer chocolate cake.

Gallery: Strip House in New York

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The Prime Rib: The Civilized Steakhouse

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The Prime Rib in Baltimore is nominated for a Luxist Award for Best Steakhouse.

The Prime Rib was founded in 1965 in Baltimore, Md. by famed restaurateur Buzz Beler and his brother, Nick. The restaurant was designed to evoke the elegant supper clubs of 1940's Manhattan.

The restaurant is a throw-back to the good old days with its tuxedoed waitstaff, live music nightly, and convivial and romantic atmosphere. The restaurant, which is beautifully decorated with fine art and fresh flowers, is famous for its thick chops, fresh seafood and the plethora of delicious side dishes from which to choose. Its wine list is equally as extensive.

A nominee for a Luxist Readers' Choice Award for Best Steakhouse, The Prime Rib opened its second location in 1976 in Washington, D.C. The restaurant has become a power meeting spot for the who's who of Washington elite. The restaurant's third location was opened in Philadelphia in the city's historic Warwick Hotel in 1997.

Gallery: The Prime Rib in Baltimore, Md.