by Madame Donna C.
Member since:
December 9, 2005

Photo by Madame Donna C.

January 08, 2013 06:45 PM UTC (Updated: January 10, 2013 07:03 AM UTC)
dinner,strip steak,beef,meat,grilling,corn,brussels sprouts,concept dining
A small group of us decided to try a concept restaurant. We ordered from a regular menu. After our salad was served, our main course was delivered to the table raw and we got to grill our own entrees. Just before our entrees were cooked the side dishes were delivered to the table. My meal was a 12 oz. NY Strip Steak with a side of sauteed sweet corn with jalapeno and bacon. The second side dish was crisp brussels sprouts with bacon in a maple balsamic glaze. It would be fun to go back with a larger group and share all the sides.

Comments: 24

William M. Jan 8, 2013, 6:49pm UTC
That looks so delicious.
Madame Donna C. Jan 8, 2013, 7:54pm UTC
William, it was! And it was again since there were leftovers. So much food.
Tropica G. Jan 8, 2013, 6:50pm UTC
Passing through and spreading a little sunshine :)
Madame Donna C. Jan 8, 2013, 7:55pm UTC
Thank you, Tropica.
Sonia M. Jan 8, 2013, 6:56pm UTC
That is a lot of food for one order! Do I hear a call for a doggie bag?

BTW, that NY strip looks scrumptious...and I love grilled bread!
Madame Donna C. Jan 8, 2013, 7:56pm UTC
Sonia, haha, several doggie bags. Never even tasted the dessert until hours later and even then, just a bite! The strip was exquisite. Really fine meat.
Sonia M. Jan 8, 2013, 8:40pm UTC
Looked like it!

What was dessert?
Madame Donna C. Jan 8, 2013, 8:56pm UTC
Sonia, one choice of these three: sweet caramel apple pie with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate mousse cake with caramel sauce and NY cheesecake with raspberry sauce. None of them were outstanding although they were good. I make two out the three and prefer my own but we enjoyed them just the same.
Sonia M. Jan 9, 2013, 12:24am UTC
;-) I haven't been eating desserts much but my eyes really get huge when I see someone else's dessert pass by our table when we're eating out...
Madame Donna C. Jan 9, 2013, 12:44am UTC
Y'know, Sonia, funny as it seems, I was a cake decorator for years but I don't have a sweet tooth. Give me something savory or salty but not sugary. I've always been drawn more to protein and carbs. However, I also light up when I see impressive desserts because I'm always thinking, "I could do that" but I don't want to eat them. Funny, isn't it?
Sonia M. Jan 9, 2013, 12:21pm UTC
There are certain sweets I am drawn to...but not sweets in general...most of the time is that "eye appeal" more than I really would eat it.

I do love carbs but except for some pasta and potatoes from time to time, have been staying away from bread for months...(except for the little pizzas I made for NYE)... which is funny, because I could eat bread and water and be happy..
David W. Jan 8, 2013, 7:19pm UTC
You had me at, "12 ounce New York strip steak." :-P
Madame Donna C. Jan 8, 2013, 7:57pm UTC
David, it was a dinner that kept going. I think I ate the leftovers at least 3 more meals. Such a rich cute of meat!
Tim T. Jan 8, 2013, 8:27pm UTC
That looks oh sooooo good!

Too bad I don't eat beef anymore!

Your photo is gorgeous too.
Madame Donna C. Jan 8, 2013, 8:53pm UTC
Tim, the side dishes were all vegetarain and meals in themselves. Do you eat seafood? There was one fish dish on the menu.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Jan 9, 2013, 1:59am UTC
Bacon, bacon! It all looks fantastic! I gotta say when I go out (rarely), I don't want to have to grill my own entree, but that would be a good idea since no one around these parts knows how to make steak other than into shoe leather.
Madame Donna C. Jan 9, 2013, 7:35pm UTC
Thanks, Sassy! I actually enjoyed grilling it so I could cook it exactly the way I like it. I don't order beef out much because I can't tell the chef exactly the way I want it cooked so it's usually disappointing to me. It is an odd concept though to go out to eat and have to cook it yourself. Sort of cracked me up.
Karen E. Jan 9, 2013, 2:55am UTC
What an interesting way to go out and have dinner! Your photo is excellent!
Madame Donna C. Jan 9, 2013, 7:36pm UTC
Karen, thanks, it was a lot of fun. We decided next time to get twice as many people. We wanted to taste many more dishes and the only way to do it economically is to do it with a crowd. Hah.
Karen E. Jan 10, 2013, 12:43am UTC
Invite me! :)
Madame Donna C. Jan 10, 2013, 1:05am UTC
Hah, I just might do that!
Karen E. Jan 10, 2013, 2:03am UTC
:)
Jan S. Jan 9, 2013, 11:43pm UTC
This looks sooooo good! I don't think I want to go out to cook, but I guess it's kind of a fun idea for a group. Thanks for posting to Cook it up Big!
Madame Donna C. Jan 10, 2013, 1:08am UTC
Jan, thanks. I didn't think I was keen on cooking my own entree either until I was there and realized I could control the way my steak turned out. Suddenly it was a compelling idea. I would have a fine cut of meat exactly the way I wanted it cooked if I grilled it myself! Light-bulb flash! It worked. I got served, I grilled the steak to perfection, I ate and walked away without any clean up...it worked great for me. Good concept.

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