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| - The Riserva: The most glorious piece of meat you'll ever put in your mouth. A challenge even for all you sluts out there *gobble gobble* We were very fortunate to have the porterhouse edition. WTF seriously? Super rich, intense flavor with a hint of blue cheese note, truffle, and as Rod U. put it best, "umame." However, the filet side of the T-bone was just too much though. I was only able to have a piece. Most steaks here are aged for 30-60 days, but the Riserva could be aged anywhere from 6-11month!! You'll never taste anything like it. Chances are it won't be available, but demand it anyways!
Dry Aged Steaks: As time process two things changed in the meat. Moisture evaporates from the muscle which creates a greater concentration of the beefy flavor. Secondly, the enzymes break down muscle tissue, and as the result you're left with a more tender beef. Keep in mind this aging process require lots of space and also time consuming. Not to mention there are significant weight reduction in the beef, therefor not many steak house are offering this approach.
*tip* If you're lucky to get this off-menu item, request it not to be sliced up. This way you don't have to rush to eat it as the beef's oily texture turns kind of waxy rather quickly. If you're sharing have them distribute the meat evenly among your friends.
Not into all that jazziness?? Dry Aged Ribeyes are exquisite in their own rights. All steaks are rubbed with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary prior to cooking for a nice thin char. However, the Riserva are cooked with neighboring broilers to prevent from crusting. Steaks are then cut table side and before serving dressed with a little olive oil and a dash of maldon salt.
Whatever you choose to get keep in mind that this going to be a heavy meal, so pick your sides and apps accordingly. In fact skip appetizers and the bread offering with the salted butter and bacon butter all together. Just go straight for the goods with some sides like the Mascarpone and Guanciale Mashed Potatoes. For every 2 people I highly encourage your party split a serving of the meat. And if you're still hungry after that?? L'America!!!
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