I'll second that. I season mine with garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper. That's it. Grill medium-rare. Done. Guy's Meat Market on OST is where its at. Plus they have great sausage and smoked bacon. mmmm I don't do grocery store meat anymore. I goes bad too quickly for me...ie...not fresh.
Peter Luger's atmosphere is that of a German Bier Hall. Not the same type of place as Vic and Anthony's or Pappas. Del Frisco's is in Dallas, not Houston.
In other words, a commoner who patrons Vic & Anthony's or Pappas would feel more special and upbeat about his station in life
Exactly how I feel. I only marinade a steak when its a cheaper cut (sirloin, ribeye, etc). Whenver its a filet, I just coat it with salt and crushed black pepper. You dont need no stinkin sauce if its a good steak. For restaurants, Brenners (not Brennans) easily has the best steak I have ever eaten. And I have been to pretty much every steakhouse in Houston.
I don't know if any of you all have tried it, but the eye of chuck is a great inexpensive cut that no one seems to know about. It is known as the "fauxlet" for it's tenderness. I get mine at Whole foods. It tastes like a ribeye and has the texture of a tenderloin. Just rub some seasoning and olive oil, and you are good to go.
