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• First Lady Jill Biden Announces 2023 White House Holiday Theme:The “Magic, Wonder, and Joy” of the Holidays
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The décor also features likenesses of family cat Willow and dog Commander, who was recently sent away after multiple incidents of biting Secret Service personnel. The United States Botanic Garden had a beautiful display of scale model monuments made entirely of plant material. The same artistic skill and methods were used to build the famous American train depots that were central to the garden's themed "All Aboard" model train exhibit. We were the last two to leave for the day, and we lingered and looked as much as we could. We could have easily spent longer reflecting on all we had seen, but the business of the White House had to go on.

Jill Biden unveils White House holiday decor for 2023. See photos of the Christmas trees, ornaments and more.

On Wednesday, the first lady will unveil a holiday ice rink on the White House lawn. Even though we are very common people, we felt special because we had this opportunity. The Secret Service officer checked our IDs and cross-checked the master list to verify if we were indeed on "the nice list." Three additional screenings later and we were ready to enter the White House.

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A long continuous blue velvet ribbon curled itself throughout the tree with the names of all the states and territories proudly embroidered with a rich gold thread. Red and gold ornaments filled the green branches that reached toward and touched the ornate ceiling medallion. The first Christmas tree featured inside the White House is adorned with wooden Gold Star ornaments that are engraved with the names of fallen service members. The Gold Star tree honors the heroic men and women of our Nation’s military who have laid down their lives for our country, those who are Missing in Action, and the families who carry on their legacies. WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she will embark on a nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour with a series of events focused on investing in communities, building wealth, and ensuring every American has the freedom to thrive.

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It also includes Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of George Washington, which First Lady Dolley Madison helped save in 1814 when the White House was about to be set aflame during the War of 1812.

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If you are a citizen of a foreign country, please contact your embassy in Washington, D.C. This year’s official White House Christmas Tree was presented to the First Lady by siblings Amber Scott and Alex Church of Cline Church Nursery, the 2023 Grand Champion Grower in the National Christmas Tree Association’s annual contest. As the largest room in the White House, the East Room has hosted public receptions, ceremonies, bill signings, and other memorable occasions.

During the holidays, the Cross Hall features the official White House Menorah, created in 2021 by the White House Executive Residence Carpentry Shop. The menorah was constructed using wood that was removed more than seventy years ago during the Truman-era renovation of the White House. The stunning tree celebrates cheerful scenes, landscapes, and neighborhoods from all across the country, with names of every state, territory, and the District of Columbia, showcased throughout the decor. With bright colors and three-dimensional elements, guests will gaze in wonder as they are taken on a delightful adventure around the tree. A replica of a vintage passenger train, on loan from the Train Collectors Association, magically weaves through the tree’s base.

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The Vice President’s tour will take her back to several states across the country as she highlights how the Biden-Harris Administration has built economic opportunity and delivered for the American people. The Economic Opportunity Tour will kick off with a moderated conversation in Atlanta, GA on April 29 and an event in Detroit, MI during the following week. Free tours of the executive mansion were suspended when President Joe Biden took office, as officials tightened virus protocols in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They resumed on a limited basis, being held only Friday and Saturday mornings, on April 15, and will return to their normal schedule from Tuesday through Saturday, excluding federal holidays, beginning on July 19. The White House Historical Association has created the Official White House Christmas Ornament since 1981.

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The East Room features a Neapolitan crèche, or Nativity scene, with over 40 figurines, most dating back to the eighteenth century. The crèche has been displayed during every White House holiday season since 1967. At the center of the room is a mechanical theater creation with rotating United States Marine Band figures entertaining guests with herald trumpets.

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Nearly 142,500 lights illuminate trees, garlands, wreaths and other displays, and nearly 15,000 feet (4,600 meters) of ribbon are part of it all. The official White House Menorah is on display in the Cross Hall connecting the State Dining Room and the East Room, which is decorated with trees and various advent calendars. The State Dining Room has been transformed into Santa’s workshop, with elves’ workbenches, stools and ladders circling Christmas trees, and tools and gifts-in-progress rounding out the décor.

Also on the Ground Floor Corridor is the first nod to the 200th Anniversary of the publication of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, a poem and book deeply etched into so many childhood memories. The Library of Congress provided a sampling of editions from the last 200 years to the White House, displayed in cases for visitors to remember and enjoy. During the Vice President’s Economic Opportunity Tour, she will highlight how the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered historic investments that have supported communities and helped people thrive. Vice President Harris will also outline additional steps that she and President Biden are taking to expand this work.

We hope you enjoy the holidays at the White House— “The People’s House,” your house. Information regarding additional springtime events at the White House, including the Spring Garden Tours and the White House Easter Egg Roll, will be released in the coming days. With a little luck, you may be able to go inside the White House and see it decked out for the holidays. She thanked the "hundreds of volunteer decorators and designers" who made this year's display possible. To schedule a tour of the White House to see the decorations, you can email your House representative. Seventy-two wreaths sporting red ribbons adorn the north and south exteriors of the building.

When standing in front of the trees, we found them to be colorful, festive and appropriate for the season. A muted green carpet provided a seasonal balance to the somewhat narrow walkway. Judging by the number of photos being taken of the trees, they seem to be a hit with the crowd. Fortunately, cameras (with some limitations) are permitted on the White House tour. The 2023 White House Holiday Display is designed to capture the pure, unfiltered delight and imagination of childhood, to encourage visitors to reflect on this time of year with hearts open to the magic, wonder, and joy of the season.

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All U.S. citizens ages 18 and older, and foreign nationals of all ages (including children), must present a valid, government-issued photo ID upon arrival for their tour. We'll be in touch with the latest information on how President Biden and his administration are working for the American people, as well as ways you can get involved and help our country build back better. A Red Room tradition since 1975, fresh cranberries are integrated into the decor as topiary forms. Marking a new twist to the time-honored tradition are cranberry red beads incorporated into the room’s handmade popcorn garland.

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Before we get to the holiday magic we saw inside The People's House, let's look at what it takes to get in the door. Use of public transportation is strongly encouraged, as there is no parking available on the White House complex and street parking is limited. The closest Metrorail stations to the White House are Federal Triangle (blue and orange lines), Metro Center (blue, orange, silver, and red lines), and McPherson Square (blue, orange, and silver lines).

First lady Jill Biden unveils this year's White House Christmas decorations

The traditional gingerbread White House recreates the classic story by featuring a sugar cookie replica of the book along with Santa's sleigh flying above the grounds. "In this season of reflection and goodwill, we hope you will embrace your inner child and delight in simply being present with those you love," President Biden and the first lady wrote in a welcome letter in the commemorative 2023 White House Holiday Guide. Children of these and other military families were also to be treated to a performance by the cast of the North American tour of the Disney musical "Frozen." The White House estimates it will welcome roughly 100,000 visitors throughout the holiday season.

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The centerpiece tree was adorned with ornaments depicting popular activities of American youth ranging from sports to drama to music. The contrast of the white Italian marble fireplace and mantle with the red, green and white garland spray was simply stunning and, in keeping with the spirit of the tree, fun. After exiting the East Room, the famous Red, Green and Blue rooms were only steps away.

A meal is sadly not included in the White House tour, but, if it was, the State Dining Room would be the logical place for it to be served. It can accommodate over 100 guests, but my blue jeans likely would have needed a serious upgrade. Eagles support the furniture and topped the trees in homage to one of our national symbols. A large edible gingerbread creation sat under one of the classic White House mirrors and depicted famous monuments and structures on the National Mall. The Blue Room just feels like what I think of when I envision the best of America, and the tree there was decorated to enhance this ambience.

The Library of Congress provided samples of editions of the book from the past 200 years that are on display in protective cases along the ground floor corridor. The traditional gingerbread White House includes a large sugar cookie replica of the book opened to a page that says “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.” Santa’s sleigh and reindeer also fly above the cookie White House. The tour enters from the East Wing, where we passed through a hallway that led to the first of many grand Christmas trees. The initial tree was dedicated to the Gold Star families of our armed forces and was decorated in red and blue ribbons and rich gold ornaments.

The official White House Christmas tree is usually delivered the day after Thanksgiving, when decorating the property for Christmas is in full swing. Our request for a Christmastime tour was submitted on Sept. 10 for a Dec. 11, 12 or 13 visit. We found out via email on Friday, Nov. 30 that we were approved and accepted for our visit.

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Its decorative theme for the holidays illustrated and highlighted the great work ethic of American farmers and the fruits of their labor. Harvested produce, grains and nuts were found in the garland on the mantle, the boughs of the tree and as accents on the tables. We have a long (and always growing) list of trips we want to take, from which we create and build our travel dreams. One dream that had been shining at the top of the list for quite some time was a Christmas visit to the White House.

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Glowing candles and stained glass in the Green Room celebrate faith, and holiday craft-making is the theme in the Red Room, where a tradition of featuring cranberries continues. Jill Biden wants everyone who visits the White House during the holidays to feel like a kid again. Once we headed to Washington, DC, we stayed at to the Hyatt Place White House, which we have visited in the past. It is within easy walking distance to the White House, includes free breakfast and only costs 15,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

Sixteen administrations were covered; their choices reflected not only each president's personal style and attitude, but also graphically illustrated the number of Christmases each experienced as the leader of our country. Johnson and Nixon had five, Carter and Bush 41 had four, Ford had three, Kennedy only two and Trump also had two. We found this exhibit to be a poignant and educational history lesson with a direct seasonal correlation. As we turned the corner, we came up the East Colonnade, which was lined on both sides with bright red berry trees of varying heights naturally lit by the multiple large windows that look out into the Kennedy Garden. The trees had received some unfavorable reviews when first introduced, and we were curious as to what our impression would be in person.

In March, she traveled to Black Wall Street in Durham, NC to announce $32 million in funds to support historically underserved entrepreneurs. She began the year in Las Vegas, NV where she announced an SBA rule that will ensure millions of Americans who have served time are eligible for SBA loan programs that help individuals start and run small businesses. Consistent with prior practices, public White House tour requests must be submitted a minimum of 21 days in advance and no more than 90 days in advance of the requested tour date(s).

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With that approval in hand, we found a cheap Spirit Airlines flight into Baltimore for $64. Normally, we would have used 5,000 Spirit miles to cover the fare, but because we were so close to our travel date, reward booking fees were more than the actual cost of the flight, so that strategy didn't work. Thankfully, there are plenty of affordable hotels in Baltimore using points or cash. Since we arrived pretty late in the evening, we just booked a decent cash rate at the Aloft BWI Baltimore Airport and rested for the night. The same hotel (a Category 3 Marriott property) can be booked for 17,500 Marriott points. Guests who receive a confirmed tour reservation will be issued a White House Tour Pass ahead of their tour date containing pertinent health and safety guidance.

The nearby Grand Hyatt Washington is also a good choice at 15,000 World of Hyatt points per night, especially if you have access to its club lounge (which our daughter, Mommy Points, has scored for us on some trips). Either could be booked with a Hyatt Category 1–4 award from the World of Hyatt Credit Card, though we just used points earned from that card on this trip. Closing out the 2023 White House holiday display is an incredible, eye-catching recreation of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas in the Grand Foyer.

New Owners of Wenham Tea House Mix Tradition and Innovation

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He now brings his vast knowledge, expertise and passion to the Wenham Tea House along with his wife Tara, a New England native and lifelong resident with a wealth of business knowledge and experience. To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Salem News get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country.

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Local restaurateurs and Hamilton residents Brenden Crocker and his wife Milissa Oraibi had been eyeing the charming house in the center of town since well before the pandemic, seeing it as a terrific spot to extend their brand. We at Plat Du Jour began by offering upscale comfort food with contactless delivery during Covid after restaurants closed their doors. We were thrilled to help families and loved ones in the the comfort and safety of their homes. Our customers loved our delicious food and we soon evolved into a successful catering company.

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Items like roasted haddock with a sherry-cream sauce, filet mignon, vegetarian cassoulet, and a thick burger topped with cheddar and brie fondue. A new focus on special diets is driven in part by the couple’s daughter, who has a severe gluten allergy and is also vegan. Crocker brainstormed with his daughter on that brownie bite, which was included on a recent classic tea service, but would also be a star of the gluten-free option. Crafting a fully vegan tea service is still in the works, but there is a vegetarian offering, which changes with what is fresh and in season. During lunch and dinner service, Wenham Tea House has a variety of appetizers- from the elegant Tuna Tartare served over house made chips with carrots and cucumbers drizzled with Asian aioli. Or try the indulgent house made potato chips- perfect for sharing.

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The Plat Du Jour Bistro features Classic French & Mediterranean cuisine in a neighborhood bistro setting. The restaurant offers fine dining, Sunday brunch, afternoon tea, private parties, gourmet prepared foods for pickup, online ordering, catering, and an extensive retail shop with fine teas and charcuterie items along with chef inspired gifts. That’s operator Brendan Crocker, who most recently took over the space with his wife Milissa Oraibi. They certainly kept the tea, but they also added brunch, lunch, and dinner service to the quaint spot that has everything from a cozy dining room, an outdoor patio on their gorgeous grounds, and a gift shop. Chef Patrick brings his expertise to your home, office or event space, giving you the freedom to enjoy top-quality food without effort.

Tea service is like the wise elder auntie of the small plates craze—elegant, with lots of different flavors, and visually stunning. High tea was always meant for sharing—those tiered stands full of a vast array of dainty bites just invite discussion and lingering. With our Personal Chef service we take the stress of dinner out of your hands.

We will tailor make Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie Boards to your needs. Fresh shrimp lightly sauteed with garlic, butter, white wine, parmesan cheese, lemons, tomatoes, and parsley tossed with linguini. Fresh ground beef, bison, and pork simmered with onion, celery and carrots in a rich tomato sauce tossed with rigatoni.

Plat Du Jour is now providing our party platter pick-up menu herewith 24-hour notice. Chicken Leg Quarters baked in a lemon rosemary sauce served with roasted potatoes and green beans. Sign up to receive news, updates and exclusive offers direct to your inbox. Something you’re going to want all for yourself is a bowl of the seafood chowder- a truly unique dish using whatever is fresh off the boat that day. Given the duration of the closure and Crocker and Oraibi’s plans to add dinner items, a major renovation was done in the restaurant and kitchen.

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Baked Chicken breast, topped with fresh mozzarella, pesto, and heirloom cherry tomatoes. The real star of the Wenham Tea House menu is of course, High Tea-  offered on Friday and Saturday afternoons.

Check out this service for an exceptional, personalized, tasty culinary experience. Whether you are planning a romantic dinner for two, a dinner party, or any special occasion, our Chef will create an exquisite fine dining menu for your event. Crocker and Oraibi should be familiar names to anyone who follows the North Shore restaurant scene—the couple also operates Black Arrow in Manchester, and previously owned Wild Horse Tavern in Beverly and The Old Spot in Salem. While Crocker is careful to be respectful of the long history and abiding love that generations have for afternoon tea at Wenham Tea House, there is an area where he is really making his mark. With the change in ownership came dinner service, featuring a mix of new dishes and greatest hits from the chef’s previous kitchens—something sorely needed in an area with few evening options.

I used to take my mom to afternoon tea all over Southern California as a way of spending quality time with her. When my kids were very little, I brought them along as well and they were surprisingly well-behaved. The delicate China teacups all survived intact, despite tiny hands. While the ladies who established the tea room in 1912 might disapprove, these days guests can order their tea spiked, starting with a glass of sparkling wine followed by a liqueur chosen to pair with whatever tea you are enjoying.

They will serve brunch and lunch, as well as prepared foods for takeout. Plat Du Jour is an innovative Private Chef Catering service offering various fresh weekly family meals with delivery. We update each weekly menu with fresh ideas and creative combinations.

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We have renovated and modernized the historic tea house’s interior and added a bar to the lounge to offer our guests an incredible fine dining ambience and experience. Take, for example, a beautiful round brownie, topped with a pretty dollop of pink cream. You would never guess the indulgent morsel was both gluten-free and vegan, the topping coconut cream whipped with pomegranate.

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He now brings his vast knowledge, expertise and passion to the Wenham Tea House along with his wife Tara, a New England native and lifelong resident with a wealth of business knowledge and experience. To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Salem News get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country.

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Plat Du Jour is now providing our party platter pick-up menu herewith 24-hour notice. Chicken Leg Quarters baked in a lemon rosemary sauce served with roasted potatoes and green beans. Sign up to receive news, updates and exclusive offers direct to your inbox. Something you’re going to want all for yourself is a bowl of the seafood chowder- a truly unique dish using whatever is fresh off the boat that day. Given the duration of the closure and Crocker and Oraibi’s plans to add dinner items, a major renovation was done in the restaurant and kitchen.

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Would you like to enjoy an afternoon tea in Massachusetts at Wenham Tea House? To learn more, visit the Wenham Tea House website and Facebook page. Or the Boneless short rib braised slowly with apricots and served over couscous. And seafood lovers will want to get into some seared scallops served in an apple pan sauce with risotto and bacon for the ultimate mashup of sweet and salty. Some of the teas served are available for purchase in the gift shop.

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As the days get warmer, probably in late spring, the restaurant will reopen its popular patio for lunch, dinner, and, of course, tea. Sipping on tea in a garden with a beautiful tiered array of tiny bites is something both wise aunties and Instagram-happy teenagers can get behind. Set in an idyllic cottage in the town of Wenham, which incidentally, sounds remarkably British, is a brunch spot that offers a lovely afternoon tea in Massachusetts. If this sounds like a place you’d enjoy, gather your friends and family and make a reservation at Wenham Tea House. We are now very excited to announce that we are the new proprietors of the historic Wenham Tea House, the oldest operating tea house in the U.S. We are honored to work with the Wenham Village Improvement Society in keeping the history in place while re-opening this wonderful spot.

Crocker spent a fair amount of time inventing that bite, which is downright delicious even to those not on a restrictive diet. The texture of the whipped topping and the moistness of the brownie are obsession-worthy—too bad it’s gone in just a bite or two. But lingering and sharing have been in short supply since COVID-19 hit—and for a time, it appeared that Wenham Tea House, the oldest operating tea house in the United States, might fall victim to the pandemic.

Chef Patrick buys the ingredients, cooks the meals, and packages them with reheating instructions. She wants the traditional touches to remain — perhaps even making the tea a little more formal. "I want people to feel special, like you've just walked into another country. I want to transport them." AdvancedWriters.com is an expert writing service which helps students with academic writing.

They will serve brunch and lunch, as well as prepared foods for takeout. Plat Du Jour is an innovative Private Chef Catering service offering various fresh weekly family meals with delivery. We update each weekly menu with fresh ideas and creative combinations.

New Owners of Wenham Tea House Mix Tradition and Innovation

We will tailor make Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie Boards to your needs. Fresh shrimp lightly sauteed with garlic, butter, white wine, parmesan cheese, lemons, tomatoes, and parsley tossed with linguini. Fresh ground beef, bison, and pork simmered with onion, celery and carrots in a rich tomato sauce tossed with rigatoni.

And with ever present owners on site from lunch to dinner, high tea to brunch, you’ll feel at home at The Wenham Tea House. Now that my children are all in college, my daughters still enjoy the ritual of Afternoon Tea. I researched Afternoon Tea in Boston and decided to check out the Wenham Tea House with my daughter and her boyfriend. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply desperate for a backyard BBQ, this service brings the most delicious and Award Winning BBQ straight to your home, let us bring the smoker to you no fuss involved.

Check out some of their signature recipes below and reach out to learn more. There’s Challah French Toast stuffed with a brown sugar cream cheese filling, and topped with candied pecans and cinnamon maple syrup. Topped with guacamole, pickled onions, heirloom tomatoes and goat cheese, this dish is as pretty as it is delicious. In the early days of the pandemic, restaurateurs Fresh Foods, like many of their colleagues, concentrated on takeout food to stay in business. Eventually, they transitioned to takeout and catering work full time, which left an opening for a new operator at the Tea House.

Check out this service for an exceptional, personalized, tasty culinary experience. Whether you are planning a romantic dinner for two, a dinner party, or any special occasion, our Chef will create an exquisite fine dining menu for your event. Crocker and Oraibi should be familiar names to anyone who follows the North Shore restaurant scene—the couple also operates Black Arrow in Manchester, and previously owned Wild Horse Tavern in Beverly and The Old Spot in Salem. While Crocker is careful to be respectful of the long history and abiding love that generations have for afternoon tea at Wenham Tea House, there is an area where he is really making his mark. With the change in ownership came dinner service, featuring a mix of new dishes and greatest hits from the chef’s previous kitchens—something sorely needed in an area with few evening options.

Items like roasted haddock with a sherry-cream sauce, filet mignon, vegetarian cassoulet, and a thick burger topped with cheddar and brie fondue. A new focus on special diets is driven in part by the couple’s daughter, who has a severe gluten allergy and is also vegan. Crocker brainstormed with his daughter on that brownie bite, which was included on a recent classic tea service, but would also be a star of the gluten-free option. Crafting a fully vegan tea service is still in the works, but there is a vegetarian offering, which changes with what is fresh and in season. During lunch and dinner service, Wenham Tea House has a variety of appetizers- from the elegant Tuna Tartare served over house made chips with carrots and cucumbers drizzled with Asian aioli. Or try the indulgent house made potato chips- perfect for sharing.

And for the restaurant, she wants it to feel special, but not just for special occasions. Oraibi wants to stock the Tea House's retail space with locally-created items that can't be found elsewhere. The most recent operators were forced by the pandemic to shut down in March. They re-opened briefly in the spring, but could not make the numbers work. The nonprofit announced this week that two well-known North Shore restaurateurs are taking over operation of the Wenham Tea House, and expect to re-open it in the spring. After the operators shut down in June, on what was typically a busy Father's Day weekend, the members of the Wenham Village Improvement Society worried.

Nearly 20 varieties of Harney & Sons tea are available for sipping. But no matter what you choose, it will be served in a brightly colored bone china tea pot imported from Australian company T2—you might get one looped with tigers, or swirling with flowers. Life is always so busy, which is why this service is the perfect solution. Nobody wants to worry about putting together appetizers for guests.

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Despite its steakhouse status, BOA tosses one of the most popular Caesar salads in the city, complete with a light, peppery anchovy dressing, crave-able croutons, and a salty hit of cheese. If you're still hungry after indulging in your main course, BOA offers a bevy of classic steakhouse sides. The mac and cheese is a house favorite and can be ordered with lobster or shaved truffle if you're craving some extra panache. On the second floor of the towering Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown LA is chef Shin Thompson’s meat emporium serving high-end yakiniku and omakase for Japanese beef aficionados. Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef Ronnie Killen opened Killen's Steakhouse in the outskirts of Houston in 2006. You'll also find domestic Wagyu from three different farms, Japanese A5 Wagyu and Australian Wagyu.

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And the restaurant's delicious selection of South American wines has been hand-selected by H&H's owner and sommelier, Henrique Huyer. Pair your next meal with a glass of biodynamic red wine sourced from Brazil. Barclay Prime replaces red leather with green and yellow suede, a clubby soundtrack and slightly incongruous crystal chandeliers. While the setting is undoubtedly 21st century, the menu is as classic as can be. Entree steaks are dry-aged for up to 40 days, and the 20-ounce New York strip is an absolute showstopper — and there's world-class service to boot.

#22 Perini Ranch (Buffalo Gap, Texas)

They offer five different cuts, ranging from the lighter "California" cut to the massive "Beef Bowl Double" cut. We always get the signature "Lawry's." It's juicy and hefty, yet won't leave you in a red meat slumber. Words like rich, indulgent, and uncomfortably full come to mind when describing a meal at Chi Spacca, and we mean all of them in the best way. This meat-focused Italian spot from the people behind Mozza serves excellent wine, charcuterie, and dishes that KO us.

#35 The Hitching Post II (Buellton, California)

At a huge glassed-in pit adjacent to the main dining room, Frank and his team grill top sirloin, filet mignon, New York strips, rib-eyes, ribs, lamb chops, quail, chicken and shrimp over red oak after dusting them with a secret spice blend. It's a cooking technique that's unique to the area, and The Hitching Post II just might be the best place to experience it. The poet Carl Sandburg called Chicago the "Hog Butcher for the World," but its famous stockyards were long known as a source of great beef, too. Since 1941, old-style Italian-flavored steakhouse Gene & Georgetti has done beef proud. Start your meal with Italian sausage and peppers, baked clams or fried ravioli, then move on to the beef. The steaks are broiled and dependably good, especially the 22-ounce rib-eye and roast prime rib.

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Perini Ranch proprietor Tom Perini is a living legend in Texas, where his eponymous ranch, steakhouse and comfy cabins are tiny Buffalo Gap's claim to fame. A master of cowboy cuisine, his burger is one of America's best and his Certified Angus steaks — seasoned with a proprietary rub and grilled over mesquite coals — are well worth the trek. Thankfully, you can purchase that rub (as well as an entire mesquite-smoked peppered beef tenderloin) online.

The Arthur J steak menu falls into two primary categories — USDA prime and certified Angus — though one can also score a deluxe Japanese wagyu beef rib-eye cap. Every night features a nightly special, including a veal parmesan on Wednesdays and comforting beef stroganoff on Mondays. Chef Michael Mina's first steakhouse, Mandalay Bay's swanky and sophisticated Stripsteak, is anything but stuffy. If you've just hit the jackpot, invest in the $164 tasting of three wagyu steaks. There are also more than 100 whiskeys on offer, including four from Pappy Van Winkle.

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Make sure to save room for the chocolate soufflé with chocolate Grand Marnier sauce. For those who really want to celebrate being on top of the food chain, there are plenty of exotic meats also offered, including elk, quail and buffalo (and sometimes ostrich and yak). But if you're in the mood for USDA Prime steak, we suggest you go for The Big Steak, a New York strip loin carved tableside and available for two (2 pounds) to five (4 pounds) guests. Restaurateur Brian McCarty's Malone's opened in 1998 and is one of Lexington's best restaurants. In fact, Malone's is so popular that it sells its own line of steaks online.

They're all unique, however, focused on seasonal local ingredients, and committed to letting each executive chef's unique skills shine through by paying just as much attention to the rest of the menu as the steaks. And as for those steaks, they include a 22-ounce bone-in rib-eye, Imperial Ranch wagyu strip steak and porterhouse for two. Alexander's Steakhouse (which also has locations in Cupertino and Pasadena) is unique and exciting with plenty of Japanese influence, and every item is impeccably sourced. Where else can you find wagyu beef from an astounding eight different Japanese sources (including real-deal A5 Hyogo Kobe) sharing a menu with uni toast, abalone congee and beef tongue with green strawberry and mustard? For example, the 12-ounce bone-in filet is topped with shiitake butter and caramelized onion glacé and the 19-ounce T-bone is served with black garlic miso sauce and leek fondue.

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Each steak comes with a baked potato, beans, coleslaw, bread, butter and sour cream, just in case you're still hungry. Yeah, it may be a little kitschy with its Wild West theme and gift shop, but when it comes to steak, Cattleman's is the real deal. In a town known for great steak, Jess & Jim's stands apart from the Kansas City pack. Family-owned and -operated since 1938, this casual steakhouse is no pomp and all steak. The beef is hand-cut daily, and trimmings are ground into meat for some of the best burgers in America. The steaks are served completely seasoning-free, all the better to taste the meat in its unadorned glory.

But we recommend coming with a group and getting The Carnivore, which consists of 8-ounce portions of beef tenderloin, bison tenderloin, venison loin and American wagyu, sliced and intended for sharing. And if you're looking to have a really extravagant evening, go for the wagyu Carnivore, which ups the ante with Australian wagyu filet and New York strip, Gabriel Farms American wagyu and A5 Miyazaki strip. Located in up-and-coming Inman Park, Kevin Rathbun Steak is part of an empire that also includes Rathbun's and Krog Bar, all located on the same street. At his spacious, whimsically appointed steakhouse, Rathbun serves steakhouse classics like escargots, seafood towers, dry-aged steaks for two and three, a cowboy rib-eye and 16-ounce New York strips. Setting foot into St. Elmo is like stepping back in time ­— to 1902 to be exact. All these dishes are served with the professionalism you'd expect from a place that's been doing it for more than 110 years.

Golden Bull is also one of the few places on the Westside that serves prime rib roast every night. This New York original, closed since 2021 because of Covid, has been revived at a new address to again beckon devotees of a boisterous room, pitchers of schmaltz and charred skirt steaks (“Roumanian tenderloin”) that drape off the plate. The New York Times restaurant critic Mimi Sheraton gave it two stars in 1978, but did not live to judge the 2.0. Gayot, an online food and travel review service known for its “Best of” guides, has compiled the top steakhouse in the nation, including the best restaurants in various cities across California.

The steaks here are broiled under an intense charcoal fire and served with natural jus. Go for the T-bone after your appetizer of lamb fries (sliced and deep-fried lamb testicles), and finish your meal with a slice of homemade pie. Paul Bartolotta is a renowned restaurateur, best known for his Bartolotta Ristorante on the outskirts of Milwaukee, but he's proven that he's mastered the art of steak with his nearby Mr. B's. At this classic Italian steakhouse, the steaks are cooked in a high-heat wood-burning oven. Go for the Angus rib-eye or New York strip, or share a 44-ounce porterhouse for two — just make sure you top it with Diane sauce, made with brandy, mustard, cream and mushrooms. Founded by Dominick "Doe" Signa and his wife Marnie in 1941, Mississippi legend Doe's Eat Place got its start as a honkytonk that sold great hot tamales.

These protein-heavy joints are the ideal spot to kick back with a martini or two, level up a relationship (or, you know, not) and find solace with other meat-eaters. Check out our list of the best steakhouses in L.A., and keep your knives at the ready. BOA Steakhouse boasts locations in Manhattan Beach, West Hollywood, and Santa Monica, so no matter where you are across Los Angeles, you're never too far from a decadent meal. Each location sports a unique design style, but they are all united by an ambiance of warm luxury. The Manhattan Beach restaurant is framed by greenery and dark woods; the West Hollywood location sports a romantic open-air back patio, and warm red lights, light leather, and blonde wood set the tone at the Santa Monica BOA. A legendary Hollywood Blvd. haunt, Musso & Frank Grill has been cutting steaks since 1919.

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Then, dig into Lawry's complementary set of classic sides, including the buttery mashed potatoes, sweet Yorkshire pudding, and a dollop of Lawry's whipped cream horseradish. Our menu features 28 days of wet-aged USDA Prime steaks cooked in a 1,500-degree broiler served sizzling hot with clarified butter on plates heated to 450 degrees. At Mastro's we have an array of the freshest seafood selections, like our 2-foot-tall seafood tower of chilled crab legs, shrimp and oysters served over a cloud of dry-ice. Bespoke cocktails are dramatically presented in a haze of dry-ice, the list of world-class wine is extensive, and of course, Mastro’s has a premium selection of beer available.

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Chef Richard Chamberlain opened Chamberlain's Steak & Chop House in 1993, and this classy Texas meat emporium has thrived ever since. The appetizer list includes unconventional steakhouse dishes such as fresh pea soup with smoked pork belly and Vermont cheddar, ahi tuna poke with sesame ponzu and sriracha crema, and Texas wagyu beef potstickers. But there are also plenty of standards here, with 16 different steaks and chops on the menu, from a 6-ounce 40-day dry-aged filet mignon to a 14-ounce Texas wagyu rib-eye. Midtown Manhattan classic Gallagher's has been holding its own on 52nd Street since it first opened its doors as a speakeasy in 1927. The only steakhouse in the city that grills its steaks over hickory coals, Gallaghers is renowned for its porterhouse, which is available for two, three or four.

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Get a bone marrow pie and cheese-filled focaccia di recco to round out the experience of a dry-aged florentine steak with a charred crust and medium-rare interior. If a $285 bone-in porterhouse sounds like your idea of a special night, Chi Spacca is the place to be. This steakhouse is located in the heart of Beverly Hills, a few blocks from Rodeo Drive. High ceilings, geometric lighting, impeccably set tables, and an eye-catching bar combine to create Steak 48's modern, upscale feel. The kitchen is separated from the main dining room by a wall of glass, so you can catch a glimpse of your plate before it hits the table. Though red meat is central to the Steak 48 operation, it also offers a killer selection of fresh seafood.

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Head out to Carlitos Gardel's wood-paneled back patio for some fresh air and casual ambiance — it's one of the best steakhouse patios in the city. A little over 10 years ago, Chi Spacca became LA’s first meat-curing facility to be certified by the Department of Public Health. This Italian restaurant specializes in bistecca Fiorentina, a 50-ounce dry-aged prime porterhouse.

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You'll sip clear, earthy beef broth, try thin-sliced pieces of NY strip, then finish with a wood-fired ribeye. If you're looking for a beef-filled dinner that isn't just another big slab of steak and a side of potatoes, Matū is an excellent option to keep in mind. Comparing Mun to your basic KBBQ experience is like putting up your local rec center against a fancy gym with free scented towels. Everything about this Koreatown spot is luxe, from the quality of the meats to the bar that pours a solid Old Fashioned. You'll get to choose between rounds of marbled flat-iron steaks, aged ribeye, and short ribs that pull right off the bone, plus sides like beef tartare bibimbap and kimchi pancakes glued together with molten cheese.

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The classy and stylish Kayne Prime is a Nashville must-visit, run by M Street, one of the city's most successful and trend-setting restaurant groups. The market-driven menu is impeccably sourced, and Kayne Prime is one of the few steakhouses to list exactly where each cut comes from. Steaks are cooked under a 1,200-degree broiler and served with your choice of 10 "chapeaux," including truffle béarnaise, yuzu chimichurri, foie gras and bone marrow butter. The flagship restaurant inside the National Historic Landmark Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Duane's Prime has been awarded four diamonds by AAA every year since 1996. This opulent and sophisticated place serves wet-aged USDA Prime steaks as well as a wide selection of fresh seafood. The châteaubriand for two, carved tableside, is the way to go if you're on a date, but other attractive offerings include the rib-eye and filet mignon, classic steak Diane and a trio of filet medallions each topped with a different sauce.

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For those intimidated by that massive size, there’s the crostata alla Fiorentina, a prime dry-aged, bone-in New York steak that registers only 36 ounces. Don’t forget to share the famous focaccia di recco to start, a cheesy flatbread perfected by chef Nancy Silverton. Since 1973, Cattleman's Steakhouse owner Dieter Gerzymisch has been purchasing fresh meat daily from local ranches and portioning it out on the premises, so it follows that the menu is all about meat, meat and more meat. There's the top sirloin, New York strip, filet and rib-eye, each weighing in at 10 ounces. But you want to come for The Wagon Master, a one-and-a-quarter-pound T-bone; The Cowgirl, a one-and-a-half-pound T-bone; and finally, The Cowboy, a full two pounds of T-bone goodness.

But even if you don’t care about which starlet sat in which leather booth, you'll be excited about the dry-aged New York strip with salsa verde and roasted garlic at the center of your table. It’s tender enough to cut with a fork and tastes like it was broiled by a dragon that went to culinary school. Taylor's may not have the most unconventional menu, but they hit the classics out of the park. Plus, the restaurant has all the classic sides you could ask for, from garlic spinach to a twice-baked potato. If you run into a chilly day in Los Angeles, Taylor's offers a well-priced bowl of caramelized French onion soup. If you're ready to ball out, opt for the restaurant's signature Maine lobster pot pie with a crisp, golden brown pastry top, brandied lobster cream, black truffles, and market vegetables.

The cheesy, golden brown garlic bread is a sleeper hit, but make sure to save some to mop up the extra lemon caper butter from your order of sand dabs. When it comes to the main course, Carlitos Gardel's lean cut of skirt steak smothered in herby, spicy chimichurri is the most popular dish on the menu. If you're looking for a bit more oomph, the tender ribeye is another great cut. Best of all, the wine list is filled with an incredible selection of some of Argentina's best bottles.

The Old Place has a Wild West aesthetic that's not unlike what you'll find in Pioneertown. Except here you'll eat American comfort staples like chicken pot pie, fruit cobblers in cast-iron pans, and something called a "noodle bake" comprised of thick egg noodles smothered in three kinds of cheese. It's one of the heftiest steaks in the city and considering it comes with a salad and loaded baked potato, the $58 price is very fair.

This season's omakase starts with caviar and Wagyu and is followed by a refreshing gazpacho, tender grilled duck breast, a pairing of beef tenderloin, and lobster-stuffed squash blossoms. The five-course meal is $155 a person and can be upgraded with a wine pairing for an additional $85. If you're craving a spin on a steakhouse classic, CUT's creamed spinach is its most popular side and is topped with a crisp fried egg. The towering dessert is composed of pineapple sorbet, buttermilk white chocolate cake, passionfruit seeds, and pink pineapple. First opened in 1953, Taylor’s Steakhouse moved to their current location on 8th Street in 1970, then watched as the the neighborhood completely shifted through the decades.

Order the caprese-inspired martini shaken with Grey Goose, Campari, tomato simple syrup, and sherry vinegar, and garnished with fresh mozzarella, and enjoy the entire meal. A busy option in Venice Beach for steak lovers, American Beauty excels because of its menu, ample outdoor seating, casual manner, and striking midcentury space on Rose Avenue. Stop in for cocktails, dry-aged porterhouses, thick grilled bacon, and stuffed hash browns with melted onions and sour cream. Everyone asks the same question upon entering this Santa Monica establishment, “How long has this place been here? ” Since 1949, the Golden Bull has served stellar chops in an old-school dining room with serious Mad Men vibes, stiff drinks, and friendly service.

That's not to say that you should avoid unadorned steaks; the 16-ounce strip is seared in a cast-iron skillet, and just might be New Orleans' finest steak. The classic American steakhouse tradition shaped this fine dining hotspot in Pasadena; subtle Japanese influence can be found in its decor, menu, and imported certified A-5 cuts of Wagyu. A distinct Californian feel can also be found in Alexander's seasonally-shaped menu, which Chef Richard Archuleta builds alongside a network of local farmers and foragers. You can tuck into your meal inside the restaurant's spacious, minimalist dining room or enjoy the fresh air of Alexander's outdoor patio and views of Pasadena's famous city hall. This luxurious Beverly Grove steakhouse sports a menu of high-quality meats perfect for celebrating your next special occasion.

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He added the construction foreman confirmed the two unaccounted-for workers. A large fire broke out Thursday morning at a construction site near Charlotte's SouthPark area, and 15 people, including a crane operator, were rescued as crews battled the blaze. A foam spraying machine caught fire and spread to the floors above, a construction worker told Channel 9.

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a statement for the public to "please avoid the SouthPark area and seek alternate routes." Smoke quickly clouded the area, creating respiratory issues for some as multiple agencies went to the scene to contain the massive fire. Johnson said there were a number of nearby rooftop fires due to the embers and the size and volume of the construction site fire. Drivers should avoid the SouthPark area and seek alternate routes.

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This is the worst thing that can happen in our industry and there are no words that can express the emotions we are experiencing from this loss. SouthPark Mall was closed due to the proximity of the fire and motorists were advised to stay away from the area as several roads were closed. Officials asked the public to not call 911 unless there is an absolute emergency. Both men were part of the construction crew working on the upscale apartment buildings when the fire broke out.

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The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office says Demonte Sherrill and Ruben Holmes were both killed in the fire. "The fire spread rapidly," Johnson said at the news conference Friday. "All I [saw] was, no daylight anymore, looked like it was dark, instead," one witness told WCNC Charlotte. Officials urged people to only dial 911 for emergencies and to avoid the area.

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One user on Twitter, @TheHomeT, shared a video of the smoke plume emanating from the fire.

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It caused $850,000 in damages to 18 units, according to firefighters. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said roads are closed in the 7700 block of Liberty Row Drive due to fire crews on the scene. Alex Eyssen, Mill Creek’s Senior Management Director - Carolinas, the company building the apartments that caught fire issued a statement to WBTV. Most of the flames were out by noon as firefighters continued to put out hot spots as several roads in the area remained closed.

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On Thursday, fire officials confirmed that 15 workers were rescued from the blaze. The fire swept through the building in minutes, sending workers running. Fifteen workers were rescued, and two companies of firefighters had to transmit "maydays" to be rescued themselves. As of mid Thursday afternoon, the department said, two construction workers were unaccounted for. Firefighters themselves had to be rescued after they became trapped while rescuing others in the fast-moving fire.

"And that could expand the fire much quicker than you can see on the outside than inside," Johnson said. "And when you start to see the amount of black smoke coming out of that building - Our firefighters will tell you that black smoke is fuel." "High heat conditions well over 2,000 degrees, and as the construction site is open, a lot of wood is exposed, the fire moved very rapidly." But Charlotte Fire Department Chief Reginald Johnson said Friday evening that the remains of two workers had been found in the smoldering wreckage. Johnson said their bodies had been sent to the medical examiner's office for identification.

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Photos tweeted by the department show flames and heavy black smoke shooting out of what appears to be a residential building under construction as crews attempt to battle the blaze. Another company of firefighters battled dangerous flames in order to successfully rescue a worker trapped atop a construction crane. Before that worker could climb down, firefighters brought him "protective equipment" to help him manage the intense heat of the crane and its ladder during his descent.

The fire started on the second floor, according to witnesses. Demonte Sherrill’s father, Terry Campbell, said he rushed to the scene after Onita Sherrill told him about the fire. Fire officials struck a fifth alarm shortly before 10 a.m. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Fire Department has identified the two men killed in the massive construction fire in south Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood last week. Download the WBTV News app for any new updates and breaking news alerts. He said fire crews have remained on scene since Thursday morning, but companies could potentially return to their stations Friday evening.

Within hours of the fire breaking out, firefighters said 15 people were rescued, but two were unaccounted for. Mayor Lyles confirmed the death of Demonte Sherrill, which other sources had also previously confirmed. Walter Morris said his nephew was in a construction crane above the site and could not get down initially because the flames were so high.

One person had to be rescued after becoming trapped atop a crane. That person was later rescued by Charlotte firefighters and was transported by Medic with non-life-threatening injuries. By Thursday evening, not much of the apartment building remained. Many of the construction workers said there were crews on every floor of the building.

The cloud of smoke from the fire was so thick it was registering on the radar. WCNC Charlotte Forecaster Larry Sprinkle said, due to the smoke, the air quality skyrocketed to the "very unhealthy" level. Sprinkle strongly encouraged everyone to stay inside because the dense smoke is in the air, and experts aren't aware yet what is in the smoke chemical-wise.

Quiroja said many of the workers are without their jobs and their tools, since they were forced to leave those behind when they rushed out. “They started getting out, they started screaming ‘get out, get out because the building is on fire,’” he described to Sáenz. Sáenz spoke with Alejandro Quiroja, who was working on the building’s metal framing on the first floor.