I owned 2 restaurants and I agree… dining out is my preference.
As Abraham Lincoln said, don’t believe everything you read on the Internet
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Keen’s # 1 for Mutton! (Waiter did NOT appreciate my joke that my mother taught me Keen’s Got nutin’ on her mutton!!) I quit PL’s a long time ago when I met Ben and Jack Synoji(?) from Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse. Ex-PL alumni waiters & cousins from PL’s that started their own brand and expanded to Empire Steakhouse.
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For me Sparks was the best NYC steakhouse ambiance wise however they over salted their steaks. (bonus points Castellano etc) Palm (I&Ii) - Smith W. - Del Fresco (WAY TOO LOUD) all too crowded and -0- ambiance.
Empire’s perfects the ambiance/service of Sparks and the taste /quality of PL with the BS. East 50th is the best location with the BEST boutique hotel/rooftop bar in Manhattan, The Kimberly. I’ve been a life long NY Palace (Helmsley) customer and The Kimberly stole me away.
PL has been living on reputation since probably before I discovered them circa 1992. Fun fact: I had the privilege and dream of owning my own Prime/aged on premise steakhouse in Monmouth County NJ, then called The Manhattan Steakhouse! Was truly a dream come true, hopefully a few more to come in life!
Daughter 21st bday Empire Steakhouse and weekend at The Kimberly. (this is the wine room)
A booth at Empire
An undated doing table side desert with my GM at The Manhattan Steakhouse.
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You ever want to go to Empire PM me I will give you the secret password probably good for a drink or $20 turnpike toll. Jack and his brother Jeff now at Empire are good people!
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