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Steak House: The People, the Places, the Recipes

by Eric Wareheim

American steak houses, from booth to kitchen

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    New York Times bestselling author

    Described as a New York Times bestselling author in connection with Foodheim; this recognition is attributed to ...

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American steak houses, from booth to kitchen

Eric Wareheim’s cross-country visits connect the steak house’s regional character with the people who sustain these restaurants. The book moves among New York landmarks, a North Carolina local institution, and an elaborate Florida destination, while also pointing toward Mexico as part of the broader steak-house journey. Forty-five recipes bring that exploration into the home kitchen, pairing familiar standards such as prime rib, Parker House rolls, and onion rings with newer dishes including pollo asado and crown of pork. Photographs of the food, restaurants, and staff place hospitality alongside cooking as a central part of the subject.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Home cooks interested in steak-house classics and restaurant-inspired dishes
  • Readers curious about regional American dining traditions and the people behind local restaurants
  • Fans of food books that combine travel, photography, and recipes

Themes

American regional food cultureSteak-house hospitalityRestaurant people and placesClassic and contemporary steak-house cooking

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Book overview

The New York Times bestselling author of Foodheim returns to slide into red leather booths across the country in search of the ultimate expression of a beloved American icon: the steak house.

In Steak House, Eric Wareheim takes you on a road trip across the country, exploring what these local institutions mean in an age of cookie-cutter restaurants. Join him at New York classics like Peter Luger's, local stalwarts like North Carolina's Beef 'N Bottle, and over-the-top iterations like Bern's in Florida.

From these journeys Eric has collected 45 of the best, most decadent recipes, which are accompanied by glorious images of the food, the restaurants, and most importantly the people behind them. Discover why the martini is THE drink to order and why Mexico should be a stop on your next steak house road trip. Hear about Jerome Williams, the bartender and server at Beef 'N Bottle who made Eric start this steak house journey in the first place. When you're ready to make the steak house standards at home, you'll have options like the Prime Rib, Parker House Rolls, and Thick and Thin Onion Rings or go for newer additions like Pollo Asado and The Crown of Pork.

With every visit, Eric uncovers regional character and shows you why a steak house's hospitality remains unmatched. Steak House transports you to a night of revelry and good fun, whether dining in or out.
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