Peter Luger Steak House

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"Near the underway of the Williamsburg Bridge, Peter Luger is a long-time steakhouse known and loved deeply by NYC locals and visitors alike. Somehow, even after all the hype and all the years, it still feels like a New York essential: With white tablecloths and spot-on waiters who’ve seen it all—it’s no secret that the iconic joint offers up some of the best porterhouse steak in NYC. One side: a New York strip; the other: the fillet—and a center T-bone runs through the middle of the steak. Only serving USDA prime beef, Peter Luger’s porterhouse is cut from a short loin and comes out sizzling, sliced thick, and swimming in its own fat. With crusty edges, perfectly charred, its center stays pink and soft, somehow still structured. Rather than turning to sauces, swipe your meat through the juices pooling at the bottom of the plate. And by the way, the basement of Peter Luger is known to host its long dry-aging room—which ensures its dry-aged porterhouse upkeeps its earthy taste and not-too-tender status." - Kat Chen