steakhouse

NFL Quarterback Vince Young's New Austin Steakhouse

Last month NFL quarterback Vince Young became the latest football player to get into the restaurant business. Young currently plays for the Tennessee Titans but he played for the University of Texas and his new steakhouse is located in Austin. Young partnered with Laura McIngvale-Brown and her husband, chef Phillip Brown on the new venture, Vince Young Steakhouse. The steakhouse is located at 301 San Jacinto Blvd., a venue that already had its time in the spotlight as the home of MTV's "Real World: Austin."

The Longhorn spirit is in evidence in the decor. the lobby includes a Longhorn statue covered in copper pennies, with a large picture of Young behind it. The orangey/copper theme continues into the dining room and the walls also include images of Royal Memorial Stadium and photos of Young at the 2006 National Championship game. There is also a private area, the 10 Room which has a table shaped liked a football and a wall of wines signed by Young, some of which can be purchased and taken home.

Steaks are of course a specialty. The top of the line is the "Perfect Ten, a 10oz New York Strip of Strube Ranch Wagyu Beef, Pittsburg, Texas. Sides include bacon Mac and Cheese, brussels sprouts, sweet potato mash and haricots verts. For those not interested in steak there is a seared red snapper with a white wine and red pepper cream sauce; grilled salmon with sauteed sorrel, potato celery root hash, and grapefruit beurre blanc and pan-seared duck breast with winter vegetables and fingerling potatoes. Entrees range from $11 to $50. There is also a separate dessert menu that features the Forever Young chocolate cake, a warm chocolate cake with soft ganache center accompanied with vanilla bean ice cream and a honey crisp.

Young has said that he and his partners hope to expand the concept and open restaurants in other cities in the future.

Tags: austin, austin restaurants, celebrity restaurants, steakhouse, steakhouses, vince young, vince young steakhouse

Strip House Wins the Luxist Award for Best Steakhouse

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

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.

Gallery: Strip House in New York

Tags: awards-main, best restaurant, best restaurants, best steakhouse, David Rockwell, Fine Dining, fine dining new york city, Glazier Group, luxist-awards, New York, steakhouse, Strip House, Studio Manasse, winners-fine-dining

Continue reading “Strip House Wins the Luxist Award for Best Steakhouse”

The Best Steakhouses in the U.S.

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

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:

Cut
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

Tags: awards-main, best steakhouse, Cut, luxist-awards, Peter Luger, Peter Luger Steak House, Smith Wollensky, steakhouse, Strip House, The Prime Rib, Wolfgang Puck

Continue reading “The Best Steakhouses in the U.S.”

Smith & Wollensky: America's Quintessential Steakhouse

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

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.

Gallery: Smith & Wollensky

Tags: awards-main, Best Steakhouse, luxist-awards, Smith Wollensky, steakhouse

Continue reading “Smith & Wollensky: America's Quintessential Steakhouse”

Cut: A Classic Steakhouse with a Contemporary Twist

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

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

Tags: aards-main, Best Steakhouse, Beverly Wilshire, Cut, luxist-awards, Marina Bay Sands, Spago, Steakhouse, wolfgang puck

Continue reading “Cut: A Classic Steakhouse with a Contemporary Twist”

Strip House: The Seductive New York Steakhouse

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

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

Tags: awards-main, best steak, Best Steakhouse, Glazier Group, John Schenk, luxist-awards, steakhouse, Strip House, striphouse

Continue reading “Strip House: The Seductive New York Steakhouse”

The Prime Rib: The Civilized Steakhouse

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

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.

Tags: awards-main, Baltimore, best steakhouse, luxist-awards, steakhouse, The Prime Rib

Continue reading “The Prime Rib: The Civilized Steakhouse”

Peter Luger: A New York Institution since 1887

by Carrie Coolidge (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Services

Since 1887, Peter Luger Steak House 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.

Fans of the New York institution rejoiced when the esteemed steakhouse entered the cyberworld of online meat purveying with the launch of PeterLuger.com. It is easy to understand why Peter Luger is nominated for a Readers' Choice Award for Best Online Meat Company.

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.

Gallery: Peter Luger Steak House

A new online ordering service allows Peter Luger customers to order its famous USDA Prime Dry Aged Steaks, including its famous Porterhouse cuts. All meat packages are shipped via FedEx Overnight. Shipping rates are calculated upon check out after the shipping destination has been entered. All shipping is done Monday through Thursday. Meat orders received by 11AM will be shipped that same day for next day delivery. All orders received after 11AM Thursday will be shipped overnight the following Monday.

Peter Luger Steak Sauce is world-famous and can be ordered online. It is available in boxes of six ($34.20 a box, plus shipping) or twelve bottles ($57.90 plus shipping). The online butcher shop also offers steak knives and cutting boards.

Vote for the Online Meat Company that you believe is the best of breed. The voting period runs through July 31 and winners will be announced on August 1.

Tags: awards-main, best online meat, best steaks, luxist-awards, online shopping, Peter Luger, Peter Luger Steak House, steak, steakhouse, steaks

Jean-Georges Steakhouse Opening In Washington DC

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining

Starting this month, Washington DC denizens will have an new place to enjoy a steak. The new W Hotel in Washington DC opens on July 8th and it will be home to the J&G Steakhouse by Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges, the brand created by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

The J&G Steakhouse will offer steakhouse classics using premium meats and a global selection of fresh fish with side dishes of vegetables, potatoes and grains/pasta and sauces. The restaurant will work with local organic farms to source sustainable products. The dining room has 20-foot ceiling with arched windows providing views of the White House Gardens and the Washington Monument. The interiors designed by Dianna Wong include murals of cherry blossoms and coins by San Francisco artist Julie Chang.

This is Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges' fourth restaurant opening this year and the 10th property in Culinary Concepts' restaurant portfolio, which includes Spice Markets in Atlanta, Doha, New York and Istanbul, Market by Jean-Georges at the new Shangri-La Vancouver, the One & Only in Palmilla and the W Buckhead, and J&G Steakhouse at the Phoenician Scottsdale. Next to debut will be the J&G Steakhouse at the St. Regis Mexico City opening in September.

Source

Tags: hotel, jean-georges vongerichten, Jean-georgesVongerichten, steakhouse, w washington dc, WWashingtonDc