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[quote=Anonymous]17:48, those pictures look more like porn than actual porn.

PPs need to back off the OP--it's not that surprising that an Indian Hindu who's never eaten beef doesn't know these things and has some basic questions about it.

I agree that filet mignon is a good place to start.  Very tender and good tasting.  Yes, things like ribeye and porterhouse have a more robust beef flavor, but for crying out loud, there's nothing wrong with a good filet, which is a luxury good in most of the country (not to mention the rest of the world).

I also agree that whisky is good before or after the steak, but red wine is best with the steak.  Cabernet sauvignon is traditional, but can be expensive (or if it's cheap, can be not that good).  Zinfandel, Malbec, Syrah, Merlot, or Rhone blends are all fine choices that are going to be more affordable.  Most Pinot Noir is going to be too lightweight and may not stand up to the steak.  (There are some Burgundies and some darker, more complex California pinots that are exceptions here, but like good Cabernet, they're expensive.)

Ray's is great, but I think it is now only in Arlington.  The one in Silver Spring is no longer owned by Ray's, and I think the one in Northeast didn't last.  The one in Arlington (Courthouse) is bigger and nicer than the old location.

OP, things like Wagyu and dry-aged meats are going to be found in high-end, high $ steakhouses -- special occasion stuff.  A more affordable option for regular occasions is hanger steak, often served as steak frites (i.e., steak with fries, French-style).  Steak frites places are also good places to taste different sauces; they usually have half a dozen options.  We like Mon Ami Gabi for steak frites--it's a chain, but very good (and good wines by the glass).  I've also been meaning to try Medium Rare in Cleveland Park.

Ordering a steak well-done or medium-well makes it tough and chewy, and robs it of a lot of its flavor.  It's very unfortunate to do that to an expensive, well-cared-for piece of meat.  That's why people who love steak (and people who cook it) look down their noses at people who order it that way.  Medium rare is generally considered the most tender and flavorful way to eat steak, but many people (myself included) like rare.  I agree though that on your first outings you should start with medium (pink center) and go from there.  Starting out medium rare if you've never eaten beef may be jarring for your system.

Jacket potatoes are called baked potatoes here.

Bon appetit![/quote]

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