Sunday, September 2, 2012

Things To Look Out For When Trying To Find The Best Steak House NYC

By Madge Lindsay


New York City is perhaps the most exciting and most vibrant cities anywhere in the world. It is home to world class theaters, some of the most iconic buildings in the world and hundreds of top quality restaurants. Cuisines from many different countries and cultures from around the globe available in the city, all offering authentic tastes from overseas. For those who prefer American cuisine, there are a number of things to remember when looking for the best steak house NYC.

Eating out in New York is truly an event in itself. The quality of food served in the city rivals anything found in Paris or Rome and offers a chance to sample culinary delights from around the world. However, it is safe to say that the most popular dish of all is the classic American steak, served in steak houses all over the city.

There are so many establishments in New York to choose from, the choice can be a little overwhelming. Many steak houses serve very similar dishes and it can be hard to distinguish one from the other. However, anyone looking for an excellent American style dish should consider a few different criteria pertaining to what makes a great steak house.

Many Americans don't realize that their meat is graded, according to quality. There are many restaurants which won't even mention this on their menus. It is worth researching what grades of meat are used in certain eateries. If the information isn't freely available on menus or websites, it is well worth asking before making a reservation. Meat is divided into prime, choice or select.

For those diners who wish to consume dishes with only the very highest quality of meat used, prime meat is the category to look out for. Only 2% of meat produced in America at the moment falls into this category. Cuts of prime beef will have a perfect balance of fat content and texture. They are often visibly better looking cuts and provide the fullest flavors possible.

The vast majority of meat will usually be included in the choice category. For those diners on a budget, the best option may be select cuts. However, these cuts are often tougher than most, with high fat and gristle contents. Many restaurants use these cuts as standard in order to reduce costs to a minimum. Despite the relative lack of quality in such cuts, the best and most talented chefs will still be able to employ a number of cooking skills in order to make a great dish out of the select cut.

The cut usually refers to the area of the animal a particular piece of meat comes from. Many fine dining eateries prefer to use cuts from the tenderloin. They are by some way the most tender and allow talented chefs to wow customers with carefully crafted culinary masterpieces. Despite the quality, many people prefer the sirloin or rib cuts. Both these examples have much higher fat contents, so offer richer flavor while sacrificing a little in terms of texture.

Before making a decision on the best steak house NYC, people should first scour the internet for special offers. Most eating establishment in New York City will publish vouchers that can be printed off and used to get money of food bills. These vouchers either offer percentage discounts or free dishes, kids meals, drinks or desserts.




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