oZ. Chophouse - Rant or Rave?
Well, I've got a day off and thought that I'd invite the Captain in for some blogging. Actually, we've had a number of days off. Thank the powers that I've got a salaried job right now.
The Chophouse is in a brand new retail center at Maple Lawn in Fulton, MD. It's a nice area that was once pastures and trees with the occasional mosquito. The new homes start in the $600's. But I digress, the Captain and I were talking about the Chophouse.
The decor is nice once you find the right door to enter. The door I found was near the bar but across the restaurant from the host stand. I was seated promptly. Since I'm used to waiting sometimes for a server, I brought some industry reading materials. A drink order was taken almost immediately as well as my appetizer. Since I'm always on the lookout for a great mojito and a great calamari, I ordered both. The mojito was ok, tasty but it didn't knock my socks off. It was a little on the small side too. Since this is an upscale eatery, I eagerly waited for the calamari. Unfortunately the calamari was just ok. It was a little more tender than most that I've tried, but still just ok.
Next came the salad. Well presented and tasty, I finished this dish with gusto. I chose the House Salad.
House Salad Bibb Lettuce, Pears, Red Onion, Dried Cranberries, and Chili Glazed Walnuts with a Raspberry Vinaigrette. This was very good.
Since my cholesterol is in excellent shape, I ordered the Porterhouse Steak. The 32 oz. Porterhouse Steak. From the menu - Our steaks are served simply with our blend of house spices and Maitre D butter. Do I want to know what Maitr D Butter is? This is a big steak. This is Texas sized steak, I'm talking big. I'm also talking fatty, gristly and tough. I wrestled with this thing like it was still alive and did not want to be eaten. I was very disappointed in what was supposed to be a really good man-sized steak. I passed on dessert. Now for the really bad part. My check was $78.83. Two mojitos, calamari, salad and a monster steak. the good news is that I won't have to eat again for a week.
I can rave about the salad but the rest I have to rant about. It was too expensive for the quality that I got. And did I mention that the server picked up my reading materials from in front of me and started to read it?
Will I go back? I think so. As I was leaving, the Filet Mignon on another table look incredible. Besides, and I don't want to make the Captain jealous, I want to try - The Peanut Butter Cup -Castries Peanut Rum, Stoli Vanilla, and Godiva Dark Liquer.
The Specialty Drinks all look good. Here they are from the website.
The oZ Martini - Our Version of the Classic Cosmo with Fresh Berries and a Sugar Rim
The Classic - Kettle One Vodka with Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives.
Tropical Punch - Light and Refreshing with Stoli Razz and Assorted Fruit Juices.
Peanut Butter Cup - Castries Peanut Rum, Stoli Vanilla, and Godiva Dark Liquer.
Banana Colada - A Refreshing Mix of Malibu Coconut, Banana Liquer, and Pineapple with a Dark Rum Floater.
Double ‘O’ Seven - Stoli Oranj, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, and 7 Up.
Taste of the Tropics - Bacardi Limon, Limoncello, and Pineapple Juice.
Sauza Sunrise Martini - An oZ. Twist on a Classic Tequila Sunrise.
Sangria - Our Secret House Recipe with Fresh Fruit. A Summertime Favorite.
Agave Nectar Margarita - 100% Organic Agave Nectar and Hornitos Blanco Tequila with Fresh Lime Juice.
La Poire Fizz - Grey Goose Pear Vodka and Sprite.
Pig Pen - Grey Goose Vodka Served with Jalapeño Stuffed Olives.
Candy Apple Martini - Stolichnaya Vodka, Butterscotch, and Apple.
Coral Reef - Cruzan Guava Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, and a Hint of Grapefruit.
Blueberry Tini - Van Gogh Acai Blueberry and Fresh Blueberries Make This a House Favorite.
Huckleberry Hound - A Sweet Mixture of 44 North Vodka and Sour.
posted by Saint Patience at 10:37 PM
