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

the kitchen's dessert menu tells you a lot — order this and find out

ask if they use whole-milk mozzarella, that's the difference between fine and great

ask the server what they'd order on their day off — that's always the right call

griddled crispy edges and juicy middle — ask for medium-rare, fries non-negotiable