We’d first experienced The Capital Grille on May 9th, 2008. It’s one of two steak houses in Chicago that have stood out from the crowd for so many reasons (Joe’s being the second).

There’s something remarkable about returning 22 months after dining there for the first time together and being remembered and served by one of the two waitresses who made the first evening there as exceptional as it was (the second stopped by to say “Hi” throughout the evening).

Lamb popsicles and calamari, as perfect as it’s ever been, mixed with the first of 3 bottles of wine. The filet, medium rare, was prepared to my extreme satisfaction. From oscar to porterhouse, with one exception, I believe this was the case for us all. Lobster mac & cheese, au gratin and creamed spinach didn’t disappoint.

Mr. Rick Ray and The Drunken Idiot is a story best left for the comments and the original author, but here’s the flyer:

A little birthday cheesecake and banana cream pie for Mr Glick, possibly the first actual birthday celebrated at Steak Night. Mr. Holinger walked free.

Thanks again for the drinks, Mr. Glick. Very little tastes better than free.

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