Originally Posted by
onobond
Speaking of behavior exhibited in restaurants, I would rather be seated facing my partner and a corner, not risking being witness to someone pouring mango/chipotle mustard on a perfectly grilled rib-eye, or ketchup in a bowl of bouillabaisse.

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But then wouldn’t your partner be stuck seeing these atrocities?? :-)
I grew up eating steak with zero sauce and just served with grain (rice) and vegetable. Always loved it. And a good carne asada burrito can be served with only rice & beans.
I think the real steak battle has to be medium rare / rare versus every other temperature :-)