The Rib-Steak Challenge | Sybaritica

On a visit to Ottawa back in February, 2011, I had a list of three steakhouses I wanted to visit and I mentally extended a challenge to them to see who could produce the best steak. I love steak in generally but my favourite cut is the rib-steak with the bone still present (as opposed to the ‘rib-eye’ which lacks it). On that trip, Hy’s Steakhouse was the winner and I decided that I would continue the challenge as an ongoing thing…

For my ongoing ‘Rib Steak Challenge’ I will order a Bone-In Rib Steak cooked medium rare and charred (done ‘Chicago style’ as it is sometimes known). I will post the reviews and up-dated standings as I continue my travels…

The Contenders so far …

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• Al’s Steakhouse, Ottawa … February 5, 2011
• Empire Grill, Ottawa … August 15, 2011   
• Fire Grill Restaurant , Montreal … January 3, 2012                                       
• Hy’s Steakhouse, Ottawa … February 4, 2011                  *A Past Champion*       
• Keg Steakhouse, Ottawa … February 6, 2011  
• Le Queue de Cheval, Montreal … January 5, 2012         *The Best so far*                   
• Steak Modern, Ottawa … August 17, 2011                                      

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