View Poll Results: How do you like your steak?
Rare
13
13.68%
Medium rare
61
64.21%
Medium
14
14.74%
Medium well
5
5.26%
Well done
1
1.05%
I don't eat steak
1
1.05%
Voters: 95. You may not vote on this poll
How do you like your steak? Doneness? How prepared? Etc.
Apr 5, 2012, 2:29 pm
#452
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Laguna Beach, CA
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Bull. A business doesn't "feel" anything, and if they can't get it right, it's either a matter of unprofessionality or laziness on the part of the kitchen staff. Either way, it will really come down to a matter of not getting enough of those requests from customers who CARE about a good well-done steak for it to be in the management's interest to make sure they get it right.
Well, if they've fouled it up badly enough, you can get a new steak and start over...
I haven't tried Alfred's; thanks for the recommendation.
Well, if they've fouled it up badly enough, you can get a new steak and start over...
I haven't tried Alfred's; thanks for the recommendation.
I would not send back an overcooked steak because I come from that generation that was exhorted to "clean our plates because of starving children in India". I hate wasting food, so I would eat it, but maybe not go back to the restaurant depending on previous experiences.
I am not sure "good" and "well done steak" go together since cooking that long cooks out a lot of the fat, which is where a lot of the flavor comes from.
Apr 5, 2012, 3:20 pm
#453
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Medium was perfection at Merrimans at Waimea, Big Island last night. Probably the best NY I've ever tasted.. accompanied with two different type of fish dishes. Fabulous.^
Apr 9, 2012, 8:39 am
#455
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: USA - HNL, SEA, DEN, ORD, MCO, and all points inbetween
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Posts: 1,188
While Hawaii is not known for great steaks, one of my favorite steak houses in the world happens to be on Oahu. See your PM. I'll expand on my fave...
Hy's Steak House in Waikiki. YOW! Awesome.
Apr 11, 2012, 1:26 am
#456
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,438
Mortons
Rays the Steaks
Ruth Chris
Capitol Grille
Clydes
Only one I would probably make the effort to go back to would be Morton's.
Apr 11, 2012, 1:44 am
#457
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,438
I agree. Some people just can't get over that stigma of seeing any red in their steak at all so insist upon cooking it to death.
Apr 11, 2012, 3:40 pm
#459
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 225
Wow, I LOVE it rare. Blue, or even raw. It really depends where I am though. I don't think I would go for raw or blue in the US because I'm paranoid, but in Japan, I'm good.
Or I was until the accident...
There is Taijuen which is a chain yaki niku joint and they had beef sushi. Raw beef on rice with wasabi. TO. DIE. FOR.
Or I was until the accident...
There is Taijuen which is a chain yaki niku joint and they had beef sushi. Raw beef on rice with wasabi. TO. DIE. FOR.
Apr 12, 2012, 2:57 pm
#460
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Wow, I LOVE it rare. Blue, or even raw. It really depends where I am though. I don't think I would go for raw or blue in the US because I'm paranoid, but in Japan, I'm good.
Or I was until the accident...
There is Taijuen which is a chain yaki niku joint and they had beef sushi. Raw beef on rice with wasabi. TO. DIE. FOR.
Or I was until the accident...
There is Taijuen which is a chain yaki niku joint and they had beef sushi. Raw beef on rice with wasabi. TO. DIE. FOR.
Apr 26, 2012, 8:48 am
#461
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Posts: 388
I'm blowing my own trumpet a tad 
but if you're looking to cook a fantastic steak at home, this is a great way...
but if you're looking to cook a fantastic steak at home, this is a great way...
Only Way To Order It Is…
Apr 26, 2012, 11:22 am
#463
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A friend of mine is coming in from out of town next week so we're planning a cook out to celebrate his arrival. The usual suspects will be present:
- My Father, the grill-master himself
- Tons of beer (IPAs and hop-heavy brews)
- New York Strip steaks from Whole Foods with choice marinades and seasoning
- Post dinner cigars
Should be a great night!
- My Father, the grill-master himself
- Tons of beer (IPAs and hop-heavy brews)
- New York Strip steaks from Whole Foods with choice marinades and seasoning
- Post dinner cigars
Should be a great night!
Apr 27, 2012, 4:36 pm
#464
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: USA - HNL, SEA, DEN, ORD, MCO, and all points inbetween
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A friend of mine is coming in from out of town next week so we're planning a cook out to celebrate his arrival. The usual suspects will be present:
- My Father, the grill-master himself
- Tons of beer (IPAs and hop-heavy brews)
- New York Strip steaks from Whole Foods with choice marinades and seasoning
- Post dinner cigars
Should be a great night!
- My Father, the grill-master himself
- Tons of beer (IPAs and hop-heavy brews)
- New York Strip steaks from Whole Foods with choice marinades and seasoning
- Post dinner cigars
Should be a great night!
Add some Scotch and you're in the record books.
Apr 27, 2012, 5:49 pm
#465
Join Date: Apr 2010
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