Oak Park Boys Steak Night Golden Steer (Past Event)
Oak Park Boys Steak Night Golden Steer (Past Event)
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Oak Park Boys Steak Night Golden Steer (Past Event)
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Post #1 - December 3rd, 2010, 10:47 amOK men....do you think you can handle a few martinis, some "world famous" French onion soup, a prime New York strip or maybe even calves' liver?
Golden Steer is the place to do it!
We're always looking for a few good men!
Thursday Dec 16 @ 7:30
7635 Roosevelt Rd # 1
Forest Park, IL 60130-3027
(708) 771-7798
Who's man enough to handle it?Last edited by teatpuller on December 17th, 2010, 10:50 am, edited 1 time in total.i used to milk cows
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Post #2 - December 3rd, 2010, 7:08 pmteatpuller wrote:OK men....do you think you can handle a few martinis, some "world famous" French onion soup, a prime New York strip or maybe even calves' liver?
Golden Steer is the place to do it!
We're always looking for a few good men!
Thursday Dec 16 @ 7:30
7635 Roosevelt Rd # 1
Forest Park, IL 60130-3027
(708) 771-7798
Who's man enough to handle it?
Were I able to go to this event, I'd be in for the calves' liver. I used to eat it almost weekly as a kid (or so it seemed); now, almost never."Don't you ever underestimate the power of a female." Bootsy Collins
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Post #3 - December 3rd, 2010, 7:17 pmIf there's enough interest we might get it as an appetizer! I love liver.
I've got five confirmed attendees so far and one "very good chance."i used to milk cows
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Post #4 - December 13th, 2010, 8:47 amWe've got five confirmed, maybe six. I'll buy a martini for #7. And I'll give you a bite of my liver! Who wants it?i used to milk cows
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Post #5 - December 13th, 2010, 10:16 amI'm a definite maybe for this event and really hope to make it. It'll be a game time decision, though, as I have a late afternoon commitment in Highland Park.
Thanks,
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #6 - December 13th, 2010, 12:05 pmI have a work event immediately prior, so I may be late if traffic conditions aren't ideal; I'll send teatpuller an update and order on Thursday if that looks to be the case. Looking forward to steaktime.
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Post #7 - December 13th, 2010, 12:08 pmThat's no problem. We'll be expecting stragglers. I wouldn't be surprised if orders weren't placed until 8:30 or so.i used to milk cows
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Post #8 - December 13th, 2010, 2:35 pmteatpuller wrote:And I'll give you a bite of my liver! Who wants it?
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Post #9 - December 13th, 2010, 6:15 pmI can't make dinner but I'll stop by for a coctail later.
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Post #10 - December 16th, 2010, 10:17 amThe bug I've caught is getting the better of me. I'm thinking nyquil followed by two fingers of single malt is sounding better than steak and martinis tonight. Have fun.We cannot be friends if you do not know the difference between Mayo and Miracle Whip.
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Post #11 - December 16th, 2010, 11:36 amseebee wrote:The bug I've caught is getting the better of me. I'm thinking nyquil followed by two fingers of single malt is sounding better than steak and martinis tonight. Have fun.
We must go to the same doctor.
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Post #12 - December 16th, 2010, 11:49 amseebee wrote:The bug I've caught is getting the better of me. I'm thinking nyquil followed by two fingers of single malt is sounding better than steak and martinis tonight. Have fun.
You can just stop by for a drink if you get the chance.i used to milk cows
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Post #13 - December 16th, 2010, 4:39 pmI will be there slightly late as projected last week - should be before 8. Please just order me something (whatever moos best, maybe the Mediterranean steak?) medium-rare if orders are going in so things aren't delayed. Thanks for organizing, and to all who are attending in these cold busy days.
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Post #14 - December 16th, 2010, 6:10 pmLeaving Highland Park now. Hoping to be there by 7:30 or so.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #15 - December 16th, 2010, 7:09 pmNo traffic...first one here!
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #16 - December 17th, 2010, 10:57 amThanks for coming everyone. I had a great time. A night out with the boys does wonders for my outlook on life!i used to milk cows
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Post #17 - December 17th, 2010, 11:40 amThanks, Rob, for putting the evening together. Golden Steer has a lot of old school charm, which made it a very appropriate place to spend the evening. Ever since I saw it featured on Check, Please!, I'd really wanted to try it out. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little let down by the food, which definitely fell below my expectations. Still, there were a few things I'd feel good about ordering again, if I ended up there again. It was really dark in there but I managed to get a few grainy (and heavily photoshopped) pics of our meal . . .
Golden Steer - 7635 Roosevelt Rd, Forest Park
Onion Soup
Fried Smelts
Baked Clams
Greek Salad
Salad
Mediterranean Steak
T-Bone
Ribeye
Calf Liver with Bacon & Onions
Hash Browns
Cheesecake
Rainbow Sherbet
My 2 favorite items were the liver and the hash browns, which is the exact combo I'd order if I went back. I didn't really like the steaks too much but admittedly, I'm a bit of a beef snob. The 3 steaks I tasted were relatively flavorless and cooked well beyond the requested medium-rare. Still, it was a fun night -- the company was great -- and I look forward to the next outing.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #18 - December 17th, 2010, 11:48 amThose hash browns look killer. Not easy finding a steakhouse that does hashbrowns like that....defended from strong temptations to social ambition by a still stronger taste for tripe and onions." Screwtape in The Screwtape Letters by CS Lewis
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Post #19 - December 17th, 2010, 11:51 amThe onion soup looked pretty good, too. How was the broth?Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #20 - December 17th, 2010, 12:27 pmHash browns were as good as they looked -- lots of crispiness and potatoey flavor.
Onion soup broth was good but nothing special. I'm guessing they don't make it in-house but that's just a guess. The cheese atop it was on the hard side and didn't have that meltiness that I really like.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #21 - December 17th, 2010, 1:15 pmI kind of thought the smelts were the highlight. Clams weren't bad either. I wasn't quite as dissatisfied as ronnie. I thought the ribeye was pretty good and for the price, I'd give it a positive rec. Just realize this isn't Primehouse or Gibson's. But it is a fraction of the price. I'd say my liver was on par with Gene and Georgetti's and it was about half the cost ($14) if you include the gratis onion soup, salad (bad), choice of tater (good).
The dessert options are weak, to say the least. Tiramisu was not available. Cheesecake was not homemade as the menu stated. I guess for $3.25 you can't complain too much.
The scene was right out of the 50s.......the tinsel garland and retro Christmas decorations were just right.
The place was hopping. Make a reservation if you plan on going.i used to milk cows
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Post #22 - December 17th, 2010, 1:42 pmSorry I missed it
(late rescheduling of a basketball tourney)
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Post #23 - December 17th, 2010, 1:48 pmteatpuller wrote:I wasn't quite as dissatisfied as ronnie.
I think that my expectations -- and subsequent dissatisfaction with the food -- were largely based on the Check, Please! feature, in which the food all looked irresistable. In that segment, the steaks were thick, pink and juicy. Last night's steaks weren't even close, IMO. I certainly wasn't expecting 'top tier' but hoped they'd at least do the best possible cooking of what they had. I don't think that happened. As was suggested at the table last night (I forget who said it), maybe ordering a steak rare at GS would be a good way to end up with one that is medium or medium-rare.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #24 - December 17th, 2010, 2:46 pmI go through life with very low expectations!i used to milk cows
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Post #25 - December 20th, 2010, 3:12 pmSorry I was unable to make it (kid home from college, and the high school choral concert). Hopefully next time.
