Comments on: Be A Better Man In 30 Days | Day 2: Know How To Properly Order A Steak http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:59:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: How to Order Steak http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-89550 How to Order Steak Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:54:11 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-89550 [...] Know How To Properly Order A Steak [...] [...] Know How To Properly Order A Steak [...]

]]> By: Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 24: Upgrade Your Watch Knowledge | watchist.com http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-80204 Be a Better Man in 30 Days | Day 24: Upgrade Your Watch Knowledge | watchist.com Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:33:02 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-80204 [...] that not everyone understands the terminology involved. Similar to how we introduced you to the various cuts of meat, we’re going to describe the various parts on a [...] [...] that not everyone understands the terminology involved. Similar to how we introduced you to the various cuts of meat, we’re going to describe the various parts on a [...]

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]]> By: FASN8N http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76430 FASN8N Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:58:46 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76430 Another thumbs up for steak au pouive Another thumbs up for steak au pouive

]]> By: xcb5 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76407 xcb5 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:57:56 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76407 While I prefer a good medium rare steak, I have to say that unless I'm ordering steak at a high end restaurant, I'll always order rare. I've had to send back countless steaks ordered rare that come out medium to well. Only at the best will I order medium rare. While I prefer a good medium rare steak, I have to say that unless I'm ordering steak at a high end restaurant, I'll always order rare. I've had to send back countless steaks ordered rare that come out medium to well. Only at the best will I order medium rare.

]]> By: EricY http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76310 EricY Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:05:07 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76310 No worries David. The crew here are our own biggist critics. We value all opinions, so long as their helpful. No one here claims to be the authority... Just trying to provide some helpful real world advice.<br /><br /><br />Art of Manliness does outstanding work and now that we know they've got the same initiative I'm looking forward to seeing what they've got in store for everyone. I think the differences that there will inevitably be will be beneficial to the readers.<br /><br /><br />It sounds like you're teeming with ideas. You should consider submitting your own through the Open Forum tool. We'd love to help get your insight published. No worries David. The crew here are our own biggist critics. We value all opinions, so long as their helpful. No one here claims to be the authority… Just trying to provide some helpful real world advice.

Art of Manliness does outstanding work and now that we know they've got the same initiative I'm looking forward to seeing what they've got in store for everyone. I think the differences that there will inevitably be will be beneficial to the readers.

It sounds like you're teeming with ideas. You should consider submitting your own through the Open Forum tool. We'd love to help get your insight published.

]]> By: David Marhadoe http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76301 David Marhadoe Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:21:56 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76301 I have to agree - this article is lacking. This would be more accurately titled "cuts of steak and how to order a meal", not how to order steak. The part of the article that would have answered the question asked in the title was covered in a single sentence: Yes, varying cuts will require their own level of doneness, but you rarely go wrong with medium-rare". We could have saved ourselves time by cutting it down to three words: medium rare, unless. What I think we were all looking for was something closer to: "Medium rare for a sirloin will bring out its texture and flavour without searing the outside." or "a baseball cut filet can be ordered medium to allow for a range of done-ness due to its greater thickness". Or" grass-fed beef will generally be more flavourful but less tender than corn-fed, so order it a little bit lighter cooked than corn-fed to preserve it and keep the texture you were looking for when usually ordering in american restaurants. Instead, we get advice like: when ordering steak with friends, make sure to order tons of sides cause you're a man. Oh no, I just realised this is the second Eric Yang article I've criticised! Sorry Eric, but do a bit more research than a wikipedia cut of a cow next time. Any chef could tell you there's more to life than "medium rare". I wonder what "art of manliness" will have in their steak ordering article... I have to agree - this article is lacking. This would be more accurately titled "cuts of steak and how to order a meal", not how to order steak. The part of the article that would have answered the question asked in the title was covered in a single sentence: Yes, varying cuts will require their own level of doneness, but you rarely go wrong with medium-rare". We could have saved ourselves time by cutting it down to three words: medium rare, unless.

What I think we were all looking for was something closer to: "Medium rare for a sirloin will bring out its texture and flavour without searing the outside." or "a baseball cut filet can be ordered medium to allow for a range of done-ness due to its greater thickness". Or" grass-fed beef will generally be more flavourful but less tender than corn-fed, so order it a little bit lighter cooked than corn-fed to preserve it and keep the texture you were looking for when usually ordering in american restaurants.

Instead, we get advice like: when ordering steak with friends, make sure to order tons of sides cause you're a man.

Oh no, I just realised this is the second Eric Yang article I've criticised! Sorry Eric, but do a bit more research than a wikipedia cut of a cow next time. Any chef could tell you there's more to life than "medium rare". I wonder what "art of manliness" will have in their steak ordering article…

]]> By: JasonB http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76264 JasonB Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:00:10 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76264 I think that you should mention that the other side of the t-bone is a New York Strip, which is a mighty fine cut in and of itself. Also, Steak Frites is not "steak fries", it's a dish - Steak and Fried Potatoes. Just as Moule Frites is not muscle fries, it is Mussels and Fries. I think that a man should know what he's asking for, especially in a French restaurant, where they may already be looking for a reason to look down upon you. Lastly, I prefer a full-bodied wine with my steak. Something like a Pinot Noir of a Burgundy, or certainly a Cabernet, if that is to your liking. After all, these days the rules for wine pairing is, "drink what you like". Just order with authority. I think that you should mention that the other side of the t-bone is a New York Strip, which is a mighty fine cut in and of itself.
Also, Steak Frites is not "steak fries", it's a dish - Steak and Fried Potatoes. Just as Moule Frites is not muscle fries, it is Mussels and Fries. I think that a man should know what he's asking for, especially in a French restaurant, where they may already be looking for a reason to look down upon you.
Lastly, I prefer a full-bodied wine with my steak. Something like a Pinot Noir of a Burgundy, or certainly a Cabernet, if that is to your liking. After all, these days the rules for wine pairing is, "drink what you like". Just order with authority.

]]> By: JConda http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76244 JConda Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:55:56 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76244 Wow...The Art of Manliness is concurrently running a "30 Days to becoming a better man" series as well. Let's see...they've covered "Defining your Core Values" and the importance of finding mentors to guide you to the next level in many aspects of life. Here, so far, we've got how to wear a shirt and tie + how to order a steak... I love GearPatrol but we've got to step our game up and pass the stereo-typical, easy to digest stuff like this. What about health-conscience men who don't eat red meat or meat at all? Ok, we'll chuckle and say "well they're not real men...blah...blah...blah" But, seriously...? My 2 cents. Peace. Wow…The Art of Manliness is concurrently running a "30 Days to becoming a better man" series as well. Let's see…they've covered "Defining your Core Values" and the importance of finding mentors to guide you to the next level in many aspects of life. Here, so far, we've got how to wear a shirt and tie + how to order a steak…

I love GearPatrol but we've got to step our game up and pass the stereo-typical, easy to digest stuff like this. What about health-conscience men who don't eat red meat or meat at all? Ok, we'll chuckle and say "well they're not real men…blah…blah…blah" But, seriously…?

My 2 cents.
Peace.

]]> By: Greg B. C. http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76040 Greg B. C. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:49:39 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76040 Great Article although I'd have to disagree that an IPA would pair well with a steak. The hops will overwhelm the flavors of the steak and kill the taste buds. Brown ales, porters, and stouts are king here, as mentioned in the article. Great Article although I'd have to disagree that an IPA would pair well with a steak. The hops will overwhelm the flavors of the steak and kill the taste buds. Brown ales, porters, and stouts are king here, as mentioned in the article.

]]> By: BrokenFeather78 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76021 BrokenFeather78 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:59:52 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76021 If you're someone who has to have sauce, stick with properly done barbecue. A steak done right needs no sauce. If you're someone who has to have sauce, stick with properly done barbecue. A steak done right needs no sauce.

]]> By: Bradley http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76007 Bradley Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:22:24 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76007 As one who has spent (spends) many hours in a restaurant, I can tell you there is no respect and a bit of a "hey check out the guy at table 31" when one orders their steak well done. The irony of course in the steak world is that the way you most commonly find the meat (in the live animal) is called "rare" and when you burn the hell out of it we call it "well done." Either way...like drugs...or socks and sandals, don't do it. As one who has spent (spends) many hours in a restaurant, I can tell you there is no respect and a bit of a "hey check out the guy at table 31" when one orders their steak well done. The irony of course in the steak world is that the way you most commonly find the meat (in the live animal) is called "rare" and when you burn the hell out of it we call it "well done."

Either way…like drugs…or socks and sandals, don't do it.

]]> By: Dale http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-76001 Dale Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:36:57 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-76001 Sides: The onion/tomato combo with the house steak sauce. Then bacon. Sides: The onion/tomato combo with the house steak sauce. Then bacon.

]]> By: Patrick Tuttle http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2009/06/02/be-a-better-man-in-30-days-day-2-know-how-to-properly-order-a-steak/#comment-75993 Patrick Tuttle Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:20:25 +0000 http://gearpatrol.com/blog/?p=9060#comment-75993 If you're someone who has to have a sauce on your meat, instead of asking for ketchup or A1, get your steak "au pouive". The rich and savory sauce (though used very sparingly) adds a great compliment to most steaks. And you won't look like the jackass who asked for steak sauce. If you're someone who has to have a sauce on your meat, instead of asking for ketchup or A1, get your steak "au pouive". The rich and savory sauce (though used very sparingly) adds a great compliment to most steaks. And you won't look like the jackass who asked for steak sauce.

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