The Broke Baker

Category: Steak

  • B & B Butchers (A Review)

    B & B Butchers (A Review)

    On a recent visit to Houston to visit my sister, we agreed that I had to have a classic “Houston Steakhouse” experience.  After all, Texas is cattle country, and they sure do pride themselves on the quality of their beef.  B & B Butchers was not too far from where my sister lived at the time, so it was a good choice for us to try out.  Plus, the reviews were pretty high.  Can’t argue with that, right?

    The restaurant is located at the site of a former bakery.  In addition to the actual steakhouse restaurant, it also features a butcher shop and a deli on the side.  We didn’t visit either of those, and they are not visible from within where we were at the restaurant.

    Not long after you are seated, they bring you a nice basket of bread and a side of whipped butter.  That is pretty standard for a white-linen type of place.  The bread was good, although I don’t know what kind of bread it actually was.

    Their appetizer special was bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp.  While I wish that the bacon was a little more crisp, the dish overall was delicious.  It was served in a butter herb sauce that was subtle enough to keep your focus on the taste of the shrimp and the bacon.  My sister also ordered a crab cake, which was a solid crab cake.  It definitely tasted like a fancy steakhouse crab cake, but there was nothing particularly unique about it.

    For my entree, I got the ribeye club cut.  I had never had a “club cut” before, so I was expecting a long and marbled slab of fatty steak.  At first, I was shocked at getting what looked like a tiny filet.  When the shock wore off, I actually enjoyed my steak very much.  It wasn’t quite as tender as a filet, but it had full-bodied flavor.  It was also surprisingly filling, despite the size.  The steak was served with what I think was a house-made steak sauce and truffle “fries.”  To me, steak fries are more like potato wedges instead of fries, but they did taste a lot better than most potato wedges do.  I appreciated that the potato was soft all the way through, since steak fries have a tendency to taste raw in the middle.

    I enjoyed my meal at B & B Butchers and would definitely eat there again if my travels bring me to Houston.

    For more information on B & B Butchers, visit their web site at http://bbbutchers.com/

     

  • Brunch at Edge Steak and Bar

    Brunch at Edge Steak and Bar

    Sundays are usually “chore day” at my place.  That’s when I get all of those things done that I’ve been too busy (or lazy) to take care of during the week.  As such, I normally don’t get out much on Sundays.  That is, until someone says the word “brunch.”  Honestly, is there anything else worth leaving your house on a Sunday for?  Okay, I’m sure there are a lot of things, but none of them will be as satisfying as BRUNCH!

    Brunch buffets are great, because they have tons of variety.  Even the most finicky eaters should be able to find something that they like.  And, gluttons like me can get their fill of a little bit of everything.  Brunch at Edge Steak and Bar caught my attention because of the magnitude of the variety.  How often do you get Cuban lechon, Mexican tacos, and barbecue in the same setting?  It was just impossible to resist.

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  • Edge Steak and Bar (A Review)

    Edge Steak and Bar (A Review)

    As per my usual plan around this time of the year, I continue my foray into Miami Spice.  My next visit brought me to Edge Steak and Bar in Downtown Miami.  The steakhouse takes a lighter approach to the traditional steak dinner.  They pair their steak with locally-sourced ingredients, and there is even a pepper and herb garden on the terrace where they grow their herbs.  Pretty cool!  The restaurant itself has garnered several accolades, so I had high hopes. (more…)

  • Capital Grille (A Review)

    Capital Grille (A Review)

    With Miami Spice over, I thought my fine-dining days were numbered for the rest of the year.  Then, I found out about Dine Out Lauderdale, Broward’s version of Miami Spice.  About 2 dozen restaurants participated in this promotion, which featured a $35 fixed price menu, usually 3 or 4 courses.  Naturally, the thing to do is find some of the more expensive restaurants and take advantage.  So, a few of us found ourselves at Capital Grille, an upscale steakhouse which boasts a made-to-order menu. (more…)

  • Bourbon Steak (A Review)

    Bourbon Steak (A Review)

    Well, here we are, Miami Spicing it up again.  This time, our target was Bourbon Steak in Aventura.  Bourbon Steak has been on my radar for a while, but the funding was just never there to go try it out.  This is precisely the reason why I made it my mission to come here during Miami Spice. (more…)