Episode 079 - "I like steak!"

It’s easy to explain why I love a good steak… but how to explain a love for the steakhouse itself?Why are so many of us, me included, drawn to a restaurant that showcases an item we can cook at home; a restaurant that doesn’t break much new ground in cooking; and a restaurant that can be very expensive?It’s a question I’ve pondered for a good long while but haven’t been able to answer.I turned to some friends. Friends who love steakhouses and who love the steakhouses in a very steakhouse-friendly city, Las Vegas.Episode 079 is the first of the steakhouse-exclusive episodes of the Cheftimony Podcast. Starting us off strong, my three guests today are a lawyer, a butcher and a chef. Each loves Las Vegas, and they all share insight into just why the steakhouse appeals.Dayvid Figler is a Vegas-based lawyer, podcast host and steakhouse enthusiast. Over the years, Dayvid and I have shared views on food on each other's podcasts, and I'm delighted to welcome him back to Cheftimony.Nick Hermann is a professional butcher and one half (his wife Allie being the better half) of The Dope Life, a very fun look at what’s great in Las Vegas. Nick knows the cuts of beef you should order.Chef James Trees is an institution in Las Vegas, responsible for many of the city’s best dining spots. His latest venture, High Steaks, is a gorgeous steakhouse set high above the Vegas Strip.Choose your cut… pour your drink… and join us to talk steakhouses…