Here’s What’s Big, Bold and Sizzling In Our Kitchen
Instagram's year in review provided us a collage of the best steaks in recent memory. It came as no surprise that big steaks and sizzling grill marks rose to the top. Continue Reading
Virginia’s Blockbuster Brownies
Made with premium chocolate, walnuts and lots of love, these delightful desserts were so decadent and chocolaty that every board member always ate two or three. Fred Johnson, another of the brand's founders once said, "If it weren't for those brownies, the Certified Angus Beef ® program wouldn't have survived!" Continue Reading
Surf and Turf – classic, elegant, simple
In my mind, surf and turf — that classic pairing of steak and lobster — is reserved for a restaurant. (A swanky one, with an old-school cool factor.) It’s definitely not the kind of thing I’d whip up on a Thursday night for the kiddos before soccer and basketball practice. But Valentine’s Day or another special occasion with my better half? Hmmmm… bring on the cattle and crustaceans! Continue Reading
Ribeyes with Classic Steak Butter
Forced to choose one cut of beef, ribeye would be my steak of choice. It’s flavorful but not fussy. It’s one of the most tender cuts. A well-marbled ribeye is incredibly juicy. And let’s not forget that tasty morsel of meat at the end — the spinalis. When you’re looking at a traditional ribeye steak the spinalis, or ribeye cap, is the … Continue Reading
Step inside NYC’s Prime Grill
Among the concepts under Prime Hospitality Group, one that draws particular interest from diners is the Prime Grill, located in Midtown between the famed Broadway stretch and Central Park. It's known for serving premium Glatt Kosher cuisine. Continue Reading
The best of both worlds – Porterhouse for Two
One of the very few ongoing disagreements my husband and I have is over Valentine’s Day. He says he “doesn’t believe in it.” Whereas I, ever since I can remember, have been enchanted by the prospect of a day celebrating romance, love – and, it has to be said, candy. His position boils down to … Continue Reading
Seeing RED this Valentine’s Day
For the latter half of the last decade, diners around East Fourth Street in downtown Cleveland have enjoyed an embarrassment of riches when it came to their restaurant options. With one James Beard award winner and Iron Chef, another multiple-time James Beard finalist and a Food & Wine Best New Chef finalist all within a … Continue Reading
Step-by-step Steak Au Poivre
I love dining out: the elegant surroundings, courteous servers and of course, no dish duty. The thing is it’s cold — really cold! — here in Ohio and the thought of venturing out into the frigid, dark night on Valentine’s Day has me shivering in my wool sweater. So I thought this year we could … Continue Reading
Fine dining at Seattle’s El Gaucho
Celebrate love at first bite and join us on a journey to exquisite taste. Step inside the best restaurants in the country. Sharpen your chef knife and prepare an amazing meal at home. Whether your sweetheart prefers fine dining or homemade extravagance, you can make it a Valentine's Day to remember!
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