As an entree, steak is about as fancy a meal as any carnivore can get at a restaurant — but unless you're a seasoned steak expert, it can be tough to know what to order. Luckily, Daily Meal spoke with Daniel Ontiveros, the corporate executive chef at Carversteak in Las Vegas, to find out what the right questions to ask your server are — which are, in turn, the key to must-know steakhouse secrets for next time you're eating out. According to Ontiveros, it all boils down to two simple components.
"It is important to ask where the meat is sourced from [and whether it] is grass fed or not," Ontiveros says, pointing out that choosing between grades like Wagyu beef, prime beef, or choice beef grades can make a huge difference when it comes to your dining experience. These questions not only help you understand the quality of the meat; they can also clarify whether or not you're getting a good deal for your meal. Per Ontiveros, this can even aid in asking your server follow-up questions to clue you in as to the flavor and texture of your desired steak.
Why sourcing, grazing, and meat grade matter for steak Chef Daniel Ontiveros' advice about asking where your steak is sourced, along with its grade, comes with solid reasoning. In terms of the sourcing, this can give you clues as to what the cow's diet might be, which will ultimately affect your meat's flavor. Different countries have varying laws surrounding how beef should be raised, fed, and processed, which in turn can have an.