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America’s 50 Best Steakhouses

Food site the Daily Meal, helmed by former head of Saveur Magazine (and quoted contributor to the Cafes of San Francisco), Colman Andrews, has released its annual list of America’s 50 Best Steakhouses.

Of the steakhouses that made it into the ranking this year, 12 are in the West, 12 are in the South, 10 are in the Midwest, 9 are in the Southwest, and 7 are in the Northeast. New York and Las Vegas share top honors with 6 steakhouses apiece; 5 are in Los Angeles; and Dallas, Chicago, and San Francisco each have 3 entries.

The Daily Meal judges scrutinized the steakhouses according to strict criteria: Is the meat sourced reputably and USDA Choice or Prime? Is it dry-aged, and if not, is it as high-quality as can be? Is it served at the proper doneness without fail and with a touch of ceremony? And is it revered by locals and out-of-towners alike?

The results (in order, of course):

Rank	Steakhouse	Location
1	Cut	Beverly Hills
2	Keens	New York City
3	Bern’s	Tampa
4	Peter Luger	New York City
5	Barclay Prime	Philadelphia
6	CarneVino	Las Vegas
7	Craftsteak	Las Vegas
8	Red	Miami
9	Pappas Bros. Steakhouse	Dallas and Houston
10	Cattlemen’s Steakhouse	Oklahoma City
11	Bazaar Meat	Las Vegas
12	Cattleman’s Steakhouse	Fabens, TX
13	Killen’s Steakhouse	Pearland, TX
14	Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse	Chicago
15	Perini Ranch	Buffalo Gap, TX
16	Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf	Chicago
17	Harris’	San Francisco
18	Metropolitan Grill	Seattle
19	Pacific Dining Car	Los Angeles
20	Murray’s	Minneapolis
21	Plaza III	Kansas City
22	John Howie Steak	Seattle
23	BOA	Los Angeles
24	Stripsteak	Las Vegas
25	Sparks	New York City
26	Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse	New Orleans
27	Porter House	New York City
28	Gorat’s	Omaha
29	St. Elmo Steak House	Indianapolis
30	Gallaghers	New York City
31	Osso Steakhouse	San Francisco
32	Mr. B’s	Milwaukee
33	Duane’s Prime	Riverside, CA
34	Jar	Los Angeles
35	Gene & Georgetti	Chicago
36	Prime	Las Vegas
37	Golden Steer	Las Vegas
38	The Hitching Post II	Buellton, CA
39	Kevin Rathbun Steak	Atlanta
40	Oak Steakhouse	Charleston
41	Alexander’s Steakhouse	San Francisco
42	Al Biernat’s	Dallas
43	Brother Sebastian’s	Omaha
44	Old Homestead	New York City
45	Jess & Jim’s	Kansas City, MO
46	Red Prime	Oklahoma City
47	Chamberlain’s	Dallas
48	Oliver’s Prime	Los Angeles
49	The Buckhorn Exchange	Denver
50	Taste of Texas	Houston, TX

For more related to this topic, here are a few of our picks:

Turner Classic Movies launches Wine Club

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) loves movies, and many movie lovers, and movie makers, love wine. TCB announced recently the launch of the TCM Wine Club, which will help consumers discover wine through the lens of movies.

The TCM Wine Club, a new venture which curates originally produced wines inspired by classic films as well as expertly selected varietals from renowned vineyards around the globe – all with the convenience of home delivery. TCM has partnered with Direct Wines, specialists in direct-to-consumer wine partnerships, as well as Wines That Rock, the pop culture wine company behind classic Rock ‘n’ Roll-influenced wines and more, to create an exclusive club for film buffs and wine enthusiasts alike.

As part of the offer, new members will receive 15 special bottles including the first-ever release of Café Zoetrope, a custom-crafted red from the Francis Ford Coppola Winery.

Members will also receive True Grit Limited Edition Zinfandel along with The Essentials Cabernet Sauvignon – the first in a series of single-varietal wines, specifically curated for TCM Wine Club members.

“We are always looking for new and exciting brand extension opportunities and are thrilled to partner with Direct Wines and Wines that Rock to bring our fans additional classic film lifestyle experiences,” said Jennifer Dorian, General Manager at TCM. “TCM at its core is a curator of movies, and with the TCM Wine Club we can be an authentic source for wine and movie pairings.”

“The TCM Wine Club puts a fresh and fun spin on wine clubs – creating a totally unique experience of exploration. TCM has a great tradition of curating the best cinema for us all to enjoy. Now the TCM Wine Club will extend that tradition by bringing together a formidable team of wine experts to guide its members through the world of wine, but always through the lens of film. Pairing expertly sourced wines together with must-see cinema will highlight the joy of discovery for both movie and wine lovers alike,” added Howard Jackowitz, Co-Founder of Wines That Rock, LLC.

TCMWineClub.com

Best Artisan Jerky of 2015

Artisan Jerky is growing around the world, and here are some this year’s top picks by the TasteTV invited Panel of Judges and Food Experts.

Bulleit Whiskey Woody Tailgate Trailer has popup style and lasting flavor

Bulleit Whiskey has launched a national tour of lunch, cocktails and tastings, and they are doing it from their own pop-up tailgate trailer.

The trailer was originally designed for the Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gift Guide and retails at more than $150,000. Created by iconic designer Brad Ford, the Woody was created from repurposed Bulleit barrels and features a fully stocked bar of Bulleit Bourbon, Rye and 10-Year. It’s been featured on The Today Show, CNN and more.

The Bulleit Whiskey Woody Tailgate Trailer experience varies depending on the event. For example, in Oakland they hosted the event at Peoples Barber Shop. During the popup event, Bulleit offered free haircuts and shaves to selected participants members. They also had complimentary Bulleit Bourbon cocktails as well as snacks. (All attendees must be 21+)

To track the tour, go to Instagram page @BulleitUS

Discovering The New York Craft Spirits Boom with Heather Dolland

Heather Dolland has been very busy lately, especially in her new book uncovering the trends and stories behind the emerging New York cocktail and spirits scene.

Top 6 Gourmet Olive Oils from California

The best gourmet olive oil is as collectible as the best artisan wine. That’s why we have a list of some of California’s best.

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