I usually visit my extended family in the Chicago suburbs over the Thanksgiving holiday.
This past weekend, we left the kids with their aunt and uncle, and spent a couple nights downtown.
Mary had never been to a Morton's steakhouse before, so it was a great opportunity to share a fine dining experience with her.
Many have never been to Morton's, so I shot a video of our server, Matt, presenting the menu.
Watch out for the live lobster!
Bon apetit
It's Del.icio.us!
Furl It!
November 30, 2008 05:15 PM
Joel - I believe that Morton's Chicago location was its first. I worked for several years (1979-1982) upstairs in that same building, while commuting weekly from New York; Morton's steak house was in the basement. Arnie also had a ground floor restaurant and an enclosed snack bar outside. I believe the address was 1030 or 1050 North State Street. My recollection is that Arnie sold the business long ago, and the new owners have taken it to numerous other locations. Bill
November 30, 2008 09:02 PM
did he say marinating for 60 hours? or did i hear it wrong?
no need for an upsell... i think he got just about everything!
Chicago is beautiful downtown during the winter...
David King,
December 1, 2008 04:06 AM
You have to try the Egyptian food
You eat once and you will not eat for a week :)
December 1, 2008 06:12 AM
Matt definitely has his presentation down, and he presented well.
Yes, a sixty hour marinate will get the juices flowing.
What did you and Mary end up enjoying?
December 1, 2008 06:45 AM
My parents took me to Morton's after my pass and review at Great Lakes (Navy Bootcamp). What an experience. I hope you topped off that steak with their famous chocolate souflee. Thanks for bringing back an incredible memory.
December 1, 2008 11:13 AM
WOW what a large choice of food options.
Thank You for sharing.
Harry
December 1, 2008 11:53 AM
I'll take one of everything...
Jill
December 8, 2008 06:20 PM
I had dinner there on my drive out to Colorado to work for Joel.. one of the best meals I've ever had. Even better, my brother picked up the check.