Another Candle: Part II
- At May 22, 2011
- By Lori
- In Chicago
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Ever since Turtle on HBO’s Entourage talked about the lobster-mashed potatoes from Mastro’s, I wanted to know how I could get my hands on those. Luckily the Arizona-based steakhouse opened in Chicago so I would get my chance. Last night the eating extravaganza continued at Mastro’s and I finally got to taste the infamous lobster mash firsthand.
For dinner I ordered the filet, cooked medium. Served on a 400° hot plate, the meat was prepared with precision. The middle of the steak was hot and red with pink surrounding and the outside was charred to form a flavorful crust. Every bite was juicier than the next; I am quite certain this was the best steak I’ve ever had.
Although it would be quite thick, if I could go swimming in Mastro’s lobster-mashed potatoes, I would. Large, succulent pieces of lobster were laced throughout the velvety and very garlicky potatoes. Alone the potatoes were superb, but the lobster chunks really kicked it up a few notches – now I see what all the hype is about!
Completely unnecessary but impossible to resist, we also tried the Alaskan king crab black truffle gnocchi, another one of Mastro’s specialties. The pillow-like dumplings were prepared with pieces of crab in a creamy truffle sauce. Amazing!
For dessert, the waiter brought Mastro’s Signature Warm Butter Cake with ice cream. The cake was very sweet with a slight vanilla undertone and a caramelized sugar crust. Friends who had been to the restaurant previously insisted we try the butter cake. While I thought it was good, I can’t say I was overwhelmed. I would have preferred chocolate or perhaps just a second filet with a candle.