Peter Luger: Simply the Best

Last night I had the pleasure of once again having dinner at Peter Luger's In Brooklyn and all I can say is that place is the best, no ifs ands or butts about it. I 've heard people complain it's overrated, the servers are rude, etc., but when it comes to steak they are second to none.

After enduring an awful two hour ride over to Brooklyn and missing our reservation, we were forced to wait and enjoy a few cocktails at the bar. By the way they also make a mean drink, where else can you get a Dewars and water in a glass that is about the size of a pint glass. After about an hour wait we finally got to sit down and the feast was on. The best thing about Luger's is you don't even need a menu. You either get the standards such as shrimp cocktail tomato and onion and the bacon or the waiter tells you you are going to be having the shrimp cocktail tomato and onion and the bacon. The bacon by the way is almost as good as the steak and is served as an appetizer. It is basically just a huge slice of bacon that is cooked to perfection and goes great with the equally delicious Peter Luger steak sauce.

Next came the steak, which is also served in a cool manner. Basically if you have six people at the table you order a steak for six, then have it come your table all cut up already with just a little sizzle and ready to go. As for the sides you can't go wrong with the always reliable hash browns and creamed spinach. Hmmmm, Delicious! After this meal you won't need to eat for about the next week.

So no matter how many haters or imitators out there there may be when it comes to staekhouses there are two kinds. Peter Luger and rest. Although I hear good things about Angelo's and Maxie and will have a full review on Sunday after our annual Loft Boys Holiday Dinner Spectacular. By the way a heartfelt thanks goes out to our boy Ricky for putting the dinner together this year.