Dinner at Wolfgang's

[Ulysses]

9pm res at Wolfgang's. So, rather than start drinking at 6, we decide to work out and meet for a drink at 8. F'in great idea. After a quick run and 45 min of weights, I make it to Ulysses on Stone Street for a Boddington's at 8:09pm. Then we get on the train to Wolfgang's.

Get there at 8:55. Chick says the table is "almost ready" and will call us at the bar. I wait at the bar for a few minutes then order two Brooklyn Brewery Lagers. Seconds after we receive the beers, we are escorted to our table. Very sketch, this whole thing.

BTW, the space is sweet. Very nice.

So, here's what we order.

Wine: Clos du Val Cabernet.
Appetizer: 3 slices of thick, delicious bacon.
Main Course: Porterhouse for 2, Medium-Rare.
Sides: Creamed Spinach and Cottage Fries.

Waiter brings our wine, which is delicous.

Oh yeah, we have some bread. Tasty.

He then shows up with our bacon. He says "one of the pieces was small, so I added another" and then gives us two slices each. MONEY! Why can't more waiters figure out stuff like this? (BTW, a slice of bacon goes for $2.50) The bacon is delicious.

The rest of the meal arrives. The steak is great, as expected. I have some dipped in the butter and juices. Then I have a couple slices in the Wolfgang's sauce, sort of a cocktail sauce w/ horseradish. Really delicious. Then a couple more slices plain. Then a couple more w/ sauce. Steak for two means more than enough steak for three.

The creamed spinach was insanely good. Best creamed spinach I have ever had. Some creamed spinach is like greasy sauteed spinach. Other creamed spianch is almost like spinach dip there is so much cream. This was a perfect blend.

The cottage fries were great. Looked much better than the german potatoes at the next table. Thanks for the heads-up, jnalpak!!! I'm surprised that none of the reviews mentioned that they were basically potato chips, though. Essentially, these are huge potatos sliced into huge slices and fried like super-big super-thick potato chips. Awesome.

We ate just about all of the steak, most of the spinach, and about half of the cottage fries. Then we finished off the meal with a couple of double espressos. Dessert was out of the question.

Head to the Gingerman for a Balvenie Doublewood Scotch. Then headed to the Flatiron Lounge for some delicious cocktails. What a great bar.

So, Wolfgang's. Yeah, I recommend it.

[ceyoung]

Brooklyn Lager is tasty

[rusty JEDI]

Would it be rude to ask how much it cost?

rJ

[mmbt0ne]

Sounds very cool.

Even cooler if "we" was Petra round 2.

[Eurotrash]

this made me hungry.


And I bet if this post were made by anybody else it would devolve into an "I like my steak rarer than you!" contest, or maybe a "Sauce on a steak?? Blasphemy!" discussion /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Eurotrash]

before (if) the results come out, I'm going to make my guess that the entire night is around... hmmm...

250 usd

[Ulysses]

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Would it be rude to ask how much it cost?

rJ

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(This is all for two including tax/tips)

Beers at Ulysses: $16
Beers at Wolfgang's: $16
Dinner at Wolfgang's: $220
Scotch at G-man: $24
Drinks at Flatiron Lounge: $110

It is important to note that the drinks at the Flatiron Lounge should really have been about half that price, but just as we were leaving some things happened and more drinks than planned or desired ended up being consumed.

[Talk2BigSteve]

What No A1 Sauce???

Living, Learning, and Laughing.
Big Steve /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Blarg]

An appetizer of bacon? Hmm, that was unexpected.

Now you have to go get a tmeal at The French Laundry.

[Ulysses]

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Sounds very cool.

Even cooler if "we" was Petra round 2.

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Petra is in Thailand right now and will be back in NY next week.

[Eurotrash]

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before (if) the results come out, I'm going to make my guess that the entire night is around... hmmm...

250 usd

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well I suppose this guess sucks.

and here I originally thought that 325ish would be too much.

[Yeti]

Sounds great. Hopefully I'll visit NYC for the first time soon and will try it out.

[IndieMatty]

I was going to the Penthouse Executive Club steakhouse on Saturday. This might sway my decision.




<font color="white"> nahh naked chicks are cooler </font>

[jnalpak]

I would say with tip you are close

[jnalpak]

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I was going to the Penthouse Executive Club steakhouse on Saturday. This might sway my decision.




<font color="white"> nahh naked chicks are cooler </font>

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LOL saw the white when i quoted you....Wolfgangs is great but that Steak joint at the PHC is unreal. The steak is ok but who could ask for a better atmosphere...

Word of advice, get a table by the glass and get a seat near the glass so you can watch the stage...Oh and it doesnt hurt that you can have girls feed you steak all night

ENJOY AND IM JEALOUS!!!

[jnalpak]

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I make it to Ulysses on Stone Street for a Boddington's at 8:09pm.

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I used to work right at the south end of stone street. that whole little street is great but Ulysses stands out as a great addition and a cool after work scene...During the blackout it was like girls gone wild.

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BTW, the space is sweet. Very nice.

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The vaulted ceiling just make it that much better

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So, here's what we order.

Wine: Clos du Val Cabernet.
Appetizer: 3 slices of thick, delicious bacon.
Main Course: Porterhouse for 2, Medium-Rare.
Sides: Creamed Spinach and Cottage Fries.

Waiter brings our wine, which is delicous.

Oh yeah, we have some bread. Tasty.

He then shows up with our bacon. He says "one of the pieces was small, so I added another" and then gives us two slices each. MONEY! Why can't more waiters figure out stuff like this? (BTW, a slice of bacon goes for $2.50) The bacon is delicious.

The rest of the meal arrives. The steak is great, as expected. I have some dipped in the butter and juices. Then I have a couple slices in the Wolfgang's sauce, sort of a cocktail sauce w/ horseradish. Really delicious. Then a couple more slices plain. Then a couple more w/ sauce. Steak for two means more than enough steak for three.

The creamed spinach was insanely good. Best creamed spinach I have ever had. Some creamed spinach is like greasy sauteed spinach. Other creamed spianch is almost like spinach dip there is so much cream. This was a perfect blend.

The cottage fries were great. Looked much better than the german potatoes at the next table. Thanks for the heads-up, jnalpak!!! I'm surprised that none of the reviews mentioned that they were basically potato chips, though. Essentially, these are huge potatos sliced into huge slices and fried like super-big super-thick potato chips. Awesome.

We ate just about all of the steak, most of the spinach, and about half of the cottage fries. Then we finished off the meal with a couple of double espressos. Dessert was out of the question.


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Excellent order for two...oh yeah the cottage fries are large potatoe chips fried /images/graemlins/grin.gif

another tip for those going...order the steak medium-rare and then when the plate comes, VERY HOT PLATE. Take some steak and seer it on the edges if you want more medium then medium rare (I think i have a problem...hehe)
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Head to the Gingerman for a Balvenie Doublewood Scotch.

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Sheesh, the night just got better...did you happen to get a happy ending next door? PM me for that one /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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So, Wolfgang's. Yeah, I recommend it.

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Glad you had a great time!

[jakethebake]

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An appetizer of bacon? Hmm, that was unexpected.

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Yes. This is interesting. But I like bacon. More places should do this.

[xadrez]

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He then shows up with our bacon. He says "one of the pieces was small, so I added another" and then gives us two slices each. MONEY! Why can't more waiters figure out stuff like this?

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In my experience, this is usually the Chef, or Sous Chef's decision. Then, the waiter will take credit for it on the floor.

[jnalpak]

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An appetizer of bacon? Hmm, that was unexpected.

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Yes. This is interesting. But I like bacon. More places should do this.

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and it aint your normal bacon...Its about a half inch THICK and about 6 inches long...

hehe sorta like me /images/graemlins/frown.gif LAME

[tolbiny]

Damn, i am one cheap/broke bastard.

Beers at Ulysses: $16
+
Beers at Wolfgang's: $16
=
my weekly food budget


Dinner at Wolfgang's: $220
=
my monthly food budget including alcohol


Scotch at G-man: $24
=
-(my winrate at 5/10 over my last 10,000 hands)

Drinks at Flatiron Lounge: $110
=
110 tips at the poker table

[HDPM]

Good report. I am a fan of the Clos Du Val cab too. Also signed up for their wine club, which I have enjoyed so far. You still shoulda got the extra side. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[samjjones]

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An appetizer of bacon? Hmm, that was unexpected.

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Yes. This is interesting. But I like bacon. More places should do this.

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and it aint your normal bacon...Its about a half inch THICK and about 6 inches long...

hehe sorta like me /images/graemlins/frown.gif LAME

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Yes, steakhouse slab bacon is the BEST.

[diddle]

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(This is all for two including tax/tips)

Beers at Ulysses: $16
Beers at Wolfgang's: $16
Dinner at Wolfgang's: $220
Scotch at G-man: $24
Drinks at Flatiron Lounge: $110

It is important to note that the drinks at the Flatiron Lounge should really have been about half that price, but just as we were leaving some things happened and more drinks than planned or desired ended up being consumed.

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I spend that much on breakfast.












For my fish.

[turnipmonster]

working out before eating is money.

[andyfox]

What's your cholesterol? The Clarkmeister Theorem indicates it's floating quite high.

[steelcmg]

2.50 for a slice of bacon wow. I wont buy bacon unless i can get it onsale for 2.50 a pound.

[IndieMatty]

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working out before eating is money.

[/ QUOTE ] this is my enemy. I'm going out tonight, and when I go out I never work out. I just say whats the point, I might as well have like two fewer beers.

[jakethebake]

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working out before eating is money.

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Especially when you're eating a porterhouse, or any other non-rabbitfood. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Sponger15SB]

El Diablo, can we switch lives for a day?

[turnipmonster]

I wouldn't know about that, but it makes me feel somewhat better about having a heavy dinner. plus working out makes me hungry. probably just psychological.

[IndieMatty]

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El Diablo, can we switch lives for a day?

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If I had to guess, the only day you may be able to switch with El D is the day you took your ladies v-card.

[Ulysses]

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He then shows up with our bacon. He says "one of the pieces was small, so I added another" and then gives us two slices each. MONEY! Why can't more waiters figure out stuff like this?

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In my experience, this is usually the Chef, or Sous Chef's decision. Then, the waiter will take credit for it on the floor.

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Well, I hope the kitchen gets a good tip-share then.

[xadrez]

Im far from an expert, but Im pretty sure that Ive read that lifting weights prior to a huge meal is best in terms of damage control.

[Ulysses]

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What's your cholesterol? The Clarkmeister Theorem indicates it's floating quite high.

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Low! It's about time to give blood again, so I'll get my number when I do that. I actually eat pretty healthy stuff a lot of the time, andy. Much more sushi than steak. And I've been pretty good w/ exercising lately too.

[Diplomat]

Not too shabby Masked Man. I assume the wine was the 2000 and not the 2001?

-Diplomat

[Ulysses]

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El Diablo, can we switch lives for a day?

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You're a young kid in SoCal who parties a lot and hangs out w/ young surfer girls and party chicks, right? Yeah, we could definitely work out a day or two.

[Ulysses]

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I just say whats the point, I might as well have like two fewer beers.

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Yeah, but that of course never happens. And since you're not spending time working out, that's even more time for drinking.

[xadrez]

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He then shows up with our bacon. He says "one of the pieces was small, so I added another" and then gives us two slices each. MONEY! Why can't more waiters figure out stuff like this?

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In my experience, this is usually the Chef, or Sous Chef's decision. Then, the waiter will take credit for it on the floor.

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Well, I hope the kitchen gets a good tip-share then.

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Kitchen staff and Floor staff have a pretty contentious rivalry at most restaurants. Sometimes it's in jest, sometimes it's serious, but it all stems from the kitchen staff knowing the waiters are being tipped for doing essentially "nothing", while they are being paid a salary to make the food, which is why the place is full of people. There is nothing that will piss off a Chef more than a waiter coming into the kitchen and requesting, demanding, more of something, or for something to be changed/modified after the fact.

Sometimes an Expeditor will get a share of the tips when the organization is such that he/she is considered Floor Staff.

[M2d]

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about a half inch THICK... sorta like me

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I wouldn't brag about that on the internet /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Duke]

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Would it be rude to ask how much it cost?

rJ

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(This is all for two including tax/tips)

Beers at Ulysses: $16
Beers at Wolfgang's: $16
Dinner at Wolfgang's: $220
Scotch at G-man: $24
Drinks at Flatiron Lounge: $110

It is important to note that the drinks at the Flatiron Lounge should really have been about half that price, but just as we were leaving some things happened and more drinks than planned or desired ended up being consumed.

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Was the garbage truck out by Flatiron?

~D

[Ulysses]

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Would it be rude to ask how much it cost?

rJ

[/ QUOTE ]

(This is all for two including tax/tips)

Beers at Ulysses: $16
Beers at Wolfgang's: $16
Dinner at Wolfgang's: $220
Scotch at G-man: $24
Drinks at Flatiron Lounge: $110

It is important to note that the drinks at the Flatiron Lounge should really have been about half that price, but just as we were leaving some things happened and more drinks than planned or desired ended up being consumed.

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Was the garbage truck out by Flatiron?

~D

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Yes!

[M2d]

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I make it to Ulysses on Stone Street for a Boddington's at 8:09pm

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and they say you can't go home again.

how was the bacon served? this intrigues me.

[Ulysses]

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how was the bacon served? this intrigues me.

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Pretty much like this:

http://lib1.store.vip.sc5.yahoo.com/lib/peterluger/bacon.jpg

[istewart]

Awesome. Good stuff.

http://www.rachelleb.com/images/2004_02_18/peter_luger_steak.jpg

[jnalpak]

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how was the bacon served? this intrigues me.

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Pretty much like this:

http://lib1.store.vip.sc5.yahoo.com/lib/peterluger/bacon.jpg

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my oh my, i made a reservation there for next week. That picture makes me want to call up for take out tonight!

[Ray Zee]

next time we go out i will order for you. but your scotch pick was perfect.

[jakethebake]

http://lib1.store.vip.sc5.yahoo.com/lib/peterluger/bacon.jpg

I'm literally salivating like some pavlovian bacon-loving dog looking at this picture. (And yes, I do mean literally.)

[sfer]

Better than Luger's creamed spinach? I've always thought that was tops. Extra spinach-y and uber-creamy.

Flatiron Lounge is great when it's slow. When it's crowded I can't stand it. It used to be my standard first date place.

Sounds like a blast. I'm jealous.

[Luv2DriveTT]

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next time we go out i will order for you. but your scotch pick was perfect.

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I concur, excellent choice in Scotch. However Wolfgang Zwiener's restaurant is something to be desired, I left unfulfilled yet stuffed. Let Andy choose for you next time. I really prefer Peter Lugers or Ye Old Homestead, which is odd because Wolfgang was at Lugers for many years.

Andy - Since we both have to attend MAGIC in august, we should do a scotch tasting evening after the show. I work too hard to gamble it up that week, perhaps that would be a better thing for a derelict who loves fine food like me to do.

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