Hint: the smell of the spot is very important!

“I judge a restaurant by its menu.

This pertains especially to steaks and especially if the menu lists anything above a USDA Choice steak.

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“A great steak has a distinct look when it arrives at your table,” she says.

Can you smell more than the grilled steaks?

I am looking for ‘an energy’,” says Kampf.

chefs fav cuts of steak

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“An energy that you might practically taste it’s so powerful.

Is it flattering for guests?

Is it too dim or dark?

texas de brazil steaks

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Uniform of uniformity, no white socks with black shoes and black pants jot down of thing.

It’s all about first impressions so polished and cared for is always the goal.”

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aging steak

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Bordelaise sauce on steak

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steak over fire

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fancy restaurant table

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nicely dressed restaurant staff

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