ribeye over filet for flavor, check the special if it's a hanger or skirt cut

fall-off-the-bone, sauce is house-made and not just sweet — proper smoke ring too

good test of the bar program — if the house cocktail is bland, stick to wine

house croutons should be hot and crunchy, not soggy bagged ones

crispy without being dry, big enough to actually be a meal — order a dozen for the table