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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 |
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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.
Michelin Guide’s New Stars in San Francisco Bay Area
For the latest edition of their San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country Guide, a party was thrown at the Winery SF on Treasure Island in the middle of the Bay