Monday, February 1, 2010

Fewer Cows...


Yesterday's local pulp fiction had a story telling how Nebraska beef production numbers are down as we start the year.  I wonder if the reporter decided this was worthy news after eating in some of GI's finer eating establishments the past few months.  I know it has sparked my curiosity.  Of late...it seems whether you order a steak on South Locust or on the pot-hole ridden 281 corridor...the part that isn't in the city's 2010 budget to resurface...it is hardly identifiable as what one would perceive as a steak by Nebraska standards.  I thought a good steak came out hot on a platter and was at least 3/4 of an inch thick.  Of recent it might be a half inch thick if you are lucky.  I've seen thicker slices of bologna... and without your glasses you could easily "misteak" "tongue of Hushpuppy" for one of GI's 8 ouncers. 

What happened?  Did GI's restaurateur's decide to go healthy on us?  Are producers sending the good steaks out of state?  C'mon folks...this is Nebraska...we used to be the "Beef State"...it said so on our license plates.  And did the restaurant prices drop when the butcher surgically "parted the meat" into two?  No...prices went up.

Well..it looks like I am on a quest for a restaurant that serves old-style "Nebraska Steak."  A note to visitors...if your plans include a great steak dinner during the upcoming horse race season...or State Fair...if they get it built in time and the State Supreme Court rules in favor of the move...which it shouldn't...you might want to survey the surrounding burgs for that sleeper steak house or do as the cows say..."Eat Mor Chikin."

 

7 comments:

The Pip said...

The best place to get a steak in G.I.? Chapman. I understand there is new ownership, but I was in bovine heaven the last time I was there. We kind of quit coming to the GI town for grub. The crowds were too large, and the places were too noisy. What about that steakhouse on South Locust? We do enjoy the Banzai Beach Club for pizza. Burn up some fossil fuels and go to Deweese if you really want a good meal. Worth the drive.

One would think St. E's would be promoting a high fat diet to keep their cardiac center full. I know it is a private club, but the Saddle Club used to be known for great steaks.

One Out In The Third said...

We hit the Saddle Club this weekend...I ordered halibut. For the most part our group left satisfied. We enjoy Banzai for some 'za and a cool refreshing beverage or two...and Bullwinkle's for a burger or club samwich. The fries there are the best in town.

Will take your advice and try Chapman...it has been on our radar for the past few months...just never get there.

The Pip said...

Come to think of it One Out, we should stop political discussions and become the "Meat and Taters Boys" Restaurants would pay us to come and sample their wares,(at their cost), and we would write reviews. Of course, the reviews would generally be honest.

I would prefer we stick to retro-meals. Those meals we grew up with on the farm, and ate Sunday after church. If I can't pronounce what I'm eating, or I have to guess what it is, I'd probably be inclined not to order it.

We might have to branch out to libations and desserts. This could be big!!!

One Out In The Third said...

Great point Pip...I do know a lot more about eating than I do politics.

Uncle Wiggily said...

OOITT:

It's a bit of a drive but the Speakeasy at Sacramento (just south of Funk) still serves yummy burnt bovine of just about any variety. I recommend it without hesitation.

UW

One Out In The Third said...

Uncle...

Been there...done that. As always you hit the nail on the head...it is a great place. I also like the place in Riverdale except their salad bar could use a boost...then again maybe we caught it on a bad night.

The Pip said...

Speakeasy? I haven't been there for over thirty-six years, when I hunted geese in college. Is it still about the same?

Great prime rib buffet as I recall. Probably cost a weeks worth of burgers at Bikes Burger Bar, but it was worth it.