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Steakhouse for BF's Birthday - Primehouse, Quality Meats, Old Homestead?
Minetta Tavern actually sounds really good. The only problem is that they have no available reservations other than at 5:30pm or 10pm and after. I guess there is always the option of ordering from the bar.
Steakhouse for BF's Birthday - Primehouse, Quality Meats, Old Homestead?
Thanks for all the feedback! We've both been to Peter Luger's (though separately) and neither of us are fans. We recognize that their food can be quite delicious when cooked right (my steak unfortunately was served medium when I had ordered medium rare) but the service is enough of a turn off that we wouldn't particularly wish to return to for a special occasion. I think Primehouse is out now based on the reviews, so I'm trying to decide between Quality Meats and Old Homestead. Old Homestead seems like a safer bet in terms of the food, but Quality Meats has bone marrow!! =) Decisions, decisions.
Steakhouse for BF's Birthday - Primehouse, Quality Meats, Old Homestead?
I am trying to decide on a steakhouse for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and was hoping to get some help! We both love dry-aged steaks - preferably the rib-eye or new york strip cuts. Neither of us like filet mignons. We've been to the following steakhouses in the past:
Del Frisco - Amazing ribeye, quite possibly our favorite steakhouse in NY
Keens - One of our top 3 steakhouses for great steak and atmosphere
Strip House - Great interior and great strip steaks - one of our top 3.
Uncle Jack's - Tasty and often well cooked.
Sparks - Have been there a handful of times and thought the steaks were good but not amazing.
BLT Prime - Maybe because of high expectations, but experience there was underwhelming.
Ben & Jack's - Not very memorable though I think the porterhouse was pretty good. Decor felt outdated.
Frankie & Johnnie's - Inconsistent. Can be very good at times but also quite mediocre other times.
Capital Grille - Fine steakhouse but not one that I would return to when there are better options.
Craftsteak and Porter House - Both were mediocre at best when we went.
The BF has also been to Wolfgang's, Shula's, and Robert's.
We like to try a different steakhouse for his birthday each year so I'm considering Primehouse, Quality Meats, and Old Homestead. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated! And if there are other places that I missed, please let me know!
Help with food itinerary for LA visit this week
Thanks all for the info on the traffic situation and alternate sugguestions. Based on your input, I agree that Tuesday morning will probably be too tight for dim sum. So I think we'll try to do dim sum on Saturday morning instead. If we do trek out to Sea Harbour, are there other goodies nearby that we can pick up to snack on later (I think there is a Bahn Mi Che Cali in SGV also)? I figure if we're going to make the trip there, we might as well make the most out of it =).
Help with food itinerary for LA visit this week
Thanks all for the suggestions and advice! Based on what you've suggested, I think the revised plan would be as follows:
Night 1 - Korean BBQ at Soot Bull Jeep (mainly bc of the charcoal)
Day 1 - Start day with Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Omakase lunch at either Kiriko or Sushi Zo. I've read that the lunch omakase at Kiriko is a good deal. Would you suggest going to Kiriko for the quality for the price or would you suggest Sushi Zo for the better quality fish (we really enjoy fresh fish and don't care for cooked dishes)?
Night 2 - Beverly Soon Tofu before Dodger's game. Carnitas Michaocan after the game.
Day 2 (Sat) - Head down to SD from Century City at 9am ish and stop in Westminster for pho (pho thanh lich?) and banh mi (banh mi che cali).
Night 3 (Monday) - After Angels game, late dinner at Monte Alban.
Day 3 (Tuesday) - Before 1:15pm flight back to NY, per exilekiss's dim sum recommendations, i was thinking of dim sum at Seafood Harbour at 9:45am. Do you think 45 min each way to and from Seafood Harbour and LAX on a Tuesday morning (9am-11am) is doable? Otherwise, should I try NBC seafood instead since it is slightly closer and has ready to eat dim sum in carts?
Help with food itinerary for LA visit this week
Thanks Diana. Haha, just the thought of garlic fries already have me salivating! I will definitely look for the Gordon Biersch stands when we're at the Dodger Stadium. Thanks!
Help with food itinerary for LA visit this week
Thanks glutton for your suggestions! I am now leaning towards Kiriko over Asanebo as it is closer to the areas we'll be visiting. I actually really like the reviews I've read on Sushi Zo on this board but it seems they only serve sushi (no sashimi?). While I prefer nigiri, BF actually prefers sashimi. Do you know if Sushi Zo serves sashimi?
Ah yes, taco trucks =). Also one of our food goals that I forgot to mention. Besides the one on Lincoln Blvd, is Taco Zone Truck a good one? Thinking it might be a good post-Dodger game snack since it's pretty close to the stadium.
For drinks, we're into the more laid-back bar/lounge type places that offer a good selection of beer and fun crowd (we're in our late twenties). We're not into scenes or lines or celebrities.
Also thanks for the idea of stopping in OC on our way to SD! I've been trying to figure out a way to get pho on our list! Do you have any favorites for pho in OC? I've read that Pho 54 and Pho 79 is pretty good.
Help with food itinerary for LA visit this week
Hi, my BF and I are visiting LA and San Diego from NY over Memorial Day weekend and want to squeeze in as many great meals in our few days/nights as possible! We'll be staying at the Intercontinental in Century City for 2 nights before driving down to SD. We'll also have one more late night in the LAX area (after Angels game) when we return from SD. I've read so many posts on the great ethnic eats in LA and am now torn between the many choices. If fellow chowhounders can help me in narrowing my choices, that would be so very appreciated!
Night 1 (around 9:30pm): For Korean BBQ - Soot Bull Jeep vs. AYCE at Gui Rim/Mu Dung San. BF can eat A LOT and loves the idea of endless amounts of meat =). However, if Soot Bull Jeep is decidedly better in taste and quality, I think we would go with that over the AYCE.
Day 1: Thinking of visiting Santa Monica, Beverly Hills (Rodeo Drive), Hollywood, and Chinatown (Olvera St). Would lunch at Asanebo be out of the way? Would you recommend another sushi restaurant (e.g. Sushi Zo, Sushi Mori??) that is logistically closer and as good/comparable in quality? We love fattier/oily sushi - toro, aji, salmon, yellowtail, anago, and scallop are amongst some of our favorites. We are not as crazy about cooked dishes. Our budget is around $75-100 pp (no alcohol as he will be driving).
Also, do you think it's possible to squeeze in Taco's Baja Ensenada for a midday snack? Not sure what the traffic is like at around 3.
Night 2: Early dinner at Beverly Soon Tofu before Dodgers game at 7:40pm. BF is also intent on saving room for a grilled dodger dog and beers =). Is Sunset Blvd a good place to stop by for drinks after the game?
Day 2: Thinking of leaving Century City for SD at around 9 or 10am. Is there a good place for breakfast in the area or along the way? Would love to do dim sum (in SGV or Chinatown) but it seems most restaurants are not open until 10/11am.
Night 3: After Angels game (around 9:30pm/10pm on night of Memorial Day) - Any good restaurants still open at this time around the area (from Anaheim to, and around Westin LAX)? Was hoping to try good pho but not sure any are open late. If not in the area, is Father's Office or Monte Alban worth driving up to from LAX?
Thank you all for your help!!
