Our first night together. We promptly name ourselves the Food Explorers Club, and establish some rules:
1) We meet weekly, on Sunday evenings;
2) We alternate turns on selecting a restaurant;
3) We must have 2-4 possibilities for each week;
4) No fast food restaurants.
And that's it.
Our first outing, John Cutter Saloon & Grill at 11770 Charleston in Summerlin. The restaurant has been open for only several months, but it becomes quickly a favorite destination for locals. The restaurant offers many specials, which could account for some of its popularity. Its Sunday evening special: 50% discount on all their steaks; a 10oz filet, normally $28, is now $14. Who can resist?
Shirley and I arrive at ~545pm, 15 minutes before we are to meet Kathie & Pete. Good thing, too; the restaurant is buzzing, hopping, and there is nary a table to be had. After a few minutes, we snag a high-top for four, but look longingly at the booths. We put in our request. Kathie & Pete arrive, and the good times begin. Only 10 minutes later, we transferred to our booth -- way more comfortable -- and order. Pete and Kathie both order the salmon (copycats!), Shirley the filet, and I order the NY strip.
The food arrives, and Shirley, Kathie, Pete rave about their meals; sadly, my steak is over-cooked. So back to the kitchen it goes. I drool over their food while I wait for mine; meanwhile, I scarf down my side dish of scrumptious fries. My new steak arrives, also overcooked, so I just eat it. Not especially good. What are ya gonna do?
We four sit there gabbing until 915pm, more than 3 hours of yadda yadda yadda, and leave happy. John Cutters? Spotty service (another party's food given to us, our meals interchanged, slow refills of drinks, no mention of dessert, etc), but always eager and smiling, good food (bland and boring salad appetizer, yummy fries, excellent filet but mediocre NY strip), and great ambiance. A fun place, but loud. Get a booth, if you want to hear your dining companions.
Next outing: 18 October. (I will be away.) See you then!
And that's it.
Our first outing, John Cutter Saloon & Grill at 11770 Charleston in Summerlin. The restaurant has been open for only several months, but it becomes quickly a favorite destination for locals. The restaurant offers many specials, which could account for some of its popularity. Its Sunday evening special: 50% discount on all their steaks; a 10oz filet, normally $28, is now $14. Who can resist?
Shirley and I arrive at ~545pm, 15 minutes before we are to meet Kathie & Pete. Good thing, too; the restaurant is buzzing, hopping, and there is nary a table to be had. After a few minutes, we snag a high-top for four, but look longingly at the booths. We put in our request. Kathie & Pete arrive, and the good times begin. Only 10 minutes later, we transferred to our booth -- way more comfortable -- and order. Pete and Kathie both order the salmon (copycats!), Shirley the filet, and I order the NY strip.
The food arrives, and Shirley, Kathie, Pete rave about their meals; sadly, my steak is over-cooked. So back to the kitchen it goes. I drool over their food while I wait for mine; meanwhile, I scarf down my side dish of scrumptious fries. My new steak arrives, also overcooked, so I just eat it. Not especially good. What are ya gonna do?
We four sit there gabbing until 915pm, more than 3 hours of yadda yadda yadda, and leave happy. John Cutters? Spotty service (another party's food given to us, our meals interchanged, slow refills of drinks, no mention of dessert, etc), but always eager and smiling, good food (bland and boring salad appetizer, yummy fries, excellent filet but mediocre NY strip), and great ambiance. A fun place, but loud. Get a booth, if you want to hear your dining companions.
Next outing: 18 October. (I will be away.) See you then!
-- David
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