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Dousing your steak with steak sauce
If the chef prefers, the steak will come to the table with the sauce. Otherwise, putting your meat in A1 Steak Sauce is a mistake, especially if you haven’t tried it yet! If you’re a sauce-on-steak kind of guy, ask the waitress about the house sauce that goes well with your particular steak. They often have chimichurri, pepper sauce and garlic butter.
Cutting the steak all at once
The ideal method is to consume one mouthful of steak at a time. Hold it in your right hand, extending your index finger along the back of the knife. Next, tuck the meat down with your left hand while using a fork to cut a single mouthful in a zigzag pattern. To fill the mouth, finally place the knife on the plate and move the fork to your right hand.
Eating every last bite
While a spotless plate suggests you enjoyed every bite, etiquette experts argue that it actually conveys the wrong impression. A single bite of food left on the plate indicates that you were full but not so hungry that you licked it clean, which could mean that not enough food was provided. Check out other polite restaurant blunders we all make.
Putting your napkin on the table
Please refrain from placing your napkin on the table when you excuse yourself. Instead, fold the napkin loosely and place it on your chair. Even after you eat, you should never put a napkin on your plate. It should be placed to the left of the plate, again folded loosely.
Chewing on the steak bone
It may go without saying, but if you’re in a luxury restaurant, you should never chew on an animal bone at the table. Although it may look tempting if the meat is tasty, you should always avoid putting your fingers near the food. This is the purpose of knife and fork!
Spitting out chewy pieces into a napkin
Even if you’re at the best steakhouses in the country, a terrible piece of steak can add to the meal. If you spit it into your napkin, you won’t know it’s there, get up and let the bite roam the dining room. With your fingers, pull the piece apart and set it in the upper left corner of the plate. If you don’t want to see the item, ask the waitress for an extra napkin to cover it.
Not following the dress code
While most restaurants in the country still operate on a casual basis, many upscale establishments still enforce dress codes (especially in New York, Chicago, and New Orleans). No one likes to arrive at their reservation to find that they are not allowed to enter the dining area. Be sure to inquire ahead of time! Instead, visit one of the country’s best steakhouse franchises for a more relaxed atmosphere.
Ordering steak well-done
Order the steak any way you like it; If it makes good sense, by all means. However, most steaks that are grilled medium-rare or medium-well are juicier and tastier. (It’s just a trade secret that steakhouse chefs want you to be aware of!) Start a conversation with the waiter and explain your preference for good meat. If properly cooked, they can suggest a dish from the menu that tastes just as good.
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