Strip House
Diner's Notebook
Strip House stirrings, getting a fair deal, and Three Square Food Bank’s got the hot Dish!
August 30th, 2012
I recently stopped by Fleming’s Steak House (8721 W. Charleston Blvd., 838-4774) to sample the new bar menu, and came away a happy camper. I started with a terrifically refreshing cocktail called a Blood Orange Fizz, and nibbled on crazy-good flatbreads, one with filet mignon and Danish blue cheese, another topped with roasted mushroom and artichoke. Read more »
Dishing
Vine-Ripened Tomato and Red Onion Salad, Strip House
August 23rd, 2012
Tomatoes are killer right now, now that they’re finally in their proper season. Strip House compacts all of summer into this light starter of gorgeous and sweet yellow and red tomatoes with marinated red onions. Read more »
Dishing
Prime Rib, Strip House
April 26th, 2012
Four words: National Prime Rib Day. And the cozy, dimly lit steak house with the vintage pinups on the walls is celebrating with its own 28 day-aged prime roast. Read more »
Diner's Notebook
Chefs making moves, two $20 deals, Mexican sandwiches and quality crêpes
June 30th, 2011
Plus ça change, as the French say, won’t explain all the chefs’ changes and new ideas floating to the Strip for adventurous diners. Read more »
Dishing
Ripped Potatoes at Strip House
June 16th, 2011
The steak house, seen in reality shows such as Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker and E!’s Kendra, features the perfect side to any steak or seafood entrée. Read more »
Cooking With ...
John Schenk
At Strip House, humble side dishes assume center-stage status
January 20th, 2011
Chef John Schenk is master of two things: steak and spinach. As executive chef of Strip House, he oversees six steak houses and holds the recipe for the most sensuous creamed spinach in the city. “It’s kind of my job to taste creamed spinach everywhere I go, and I find very few that even come close to ours,” Schenk says. “I’m a very modest person, but our creamed spinach is the best out there.” Read more »
Feature
7 Great Meals
From downtown pancakes to a fancy porterhouse feast, our food critic shares his best of 2010
January 6th, 2011
I ate wonderfully this year, so it was tough to narrow down my favorite meals to seven. Each of the ones I’ve chosen (in no particular order) was unforgettable in its own way, and no two were alike. Most of the dishes are available year-round, except for what I ate at Guy Savoy, a fall menu, and at Switch Steak, a special-occasion dinner. Read more »
Diner’s Notebook
Transcendental jerky, real Boston pizza and the Cosmo lineup
December 9th, 2010
John Schenk, corporate chef at Strip House in Planet Hollywood, makes a smoked bacon appetizer so good it should be illegal. Now he’s doing the same thing for beef jerky. Read more »
Dishing
Ripped Potatoes at Strip House
August 12th, 2010
The steak house, seen in reality shows such as Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker and E!’s Kendra, features the perfect side to any steak or seafood entrée. Large Idaho potatoes are “ripped” into small pieces, fried until crisp, tossed with Parmesan cheese and sprinkled with parsley. Read more »
Diner’s Notebook
Two decorated chefs; one great steak house
May 13th, 2010
Two of the most prestigious restaurant awards in the world were announced recently. One was the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants. (I am on the voting panel.) The surprise winner was Noma of Copenhagen, Denmark, with Spain’s famed temple of molecular gastronomy, El Bulli, ranked first last year, coming second. No Las Vegas restaurant made the list. Read more »
