Man Certified

It seems that restaurants that have a nice but masculine décor along with a menu designed to trigger the males taste buds are becoming a few and far between. However there are still some around that do still appeal to the manliest of men and here they are in no particular order.

Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse in New York City offers the best aged and prepared steaks in the area, including the 28 day dry aged porterhouse (22.5 ounces). They also serve huge Australian lobster tails and some great crab cakes along with other selections of Kobe beef.

If you are in the mood for Italian food then head to Kirkland, Washington and visit Café Juanita where Northern Italian classics abound; including tagliatelle with pancetta and marjoram or even rabbit raviolini with butter and sage. The restaurants menu does change regularly but it is cooked with local organic ingredients as well as the best imported direct from Italy.

When in Atlanta, Georgia you need to visit Ann’s Snack Bar, don’t just take our word for it, because not too long ago the Wall Street Journal declared Atlanta to be the best city in which to get burgers and specifically mentioned Ann’s Snack Bar as the place to get the best burgers. And, it’s not just the burgers that are legendary here, think chili dogs, yep, deep fried and loaded with chili on a bun, enough said.

In the mood for Creole? Then head to New Orleans and Tujague’s Restaurant which is located in the French Quarter and is one of the city’s oldest restaurants. You should definitely try the six course table menu that includes favorites such as beef brisket with spicy Creole Sauce and shrimp remoulade.

If you are looking for a more 1950 American meal feel then you will want to check out Dal Rae in Pico Rivera, CA. All the classics are served here, such as pepper steak, lobster thermidor, cherries jubilee and a particular house pleaser is the chicken Parmesan loaded with cheese and pizzaiola sauce.

And, one more for you prime rib lovers is “Lawry’s the Prime Rib” in Chicago, located in a 19^th century mansion, the most opulent of settings among restaurants and with the most delicious of foods. Be sure to order the English cut as it is extra thick and will bring out the rich flavor; and there is, of course, a dress code in effect here.