Peter Luger Birthday Dinner

Wednesday was my birthday so Fran planned a dinner in NY  at the Peter Luger Steakhouse. We took the Seastreak Ferry to South Street Seaport then the Subway to Peter Luger's. The Luger dining room is very stark and unadorned. There were no tablecloths, you eat off very plain Stoneware plates and as the pictures show a delicious Porterhouse is the center of attention, I think that it is planned that way. The steak was good, tender and cooked to our liking. I have to wonder though, could I have cooked a meal like that at home and been just as happy? All that being said, it was a nice trip into the city and an opportunity to enjoy a meal at one of the top ten Steakhouses in America, according to Zagat. The whole day was enjoyable.

Thanks for the Birthday dinner Fran!

The Peking, a familiar sight at the Seaport

Arriving at South Street Seaport

Fran, at Peter Luger's

A waiter's point of view

Porterhouse steak for two, medium rare, no frills and no steak sauce. Each cut of the steak had a distinctive flavor. It came out sizzling hot and was delicious.

Catching my breath, belly is full, can't you tell.

While waiting for the Ferry we watched two Schooners on their way out of the harbor for a sunset cruise.

On the Ferry, Fran enjoying the sun setting over the bay.

With the sun at my back we arrive at the dock.

Unusual color for a sunset capped off the day.