Last night M.S. and Bob were in town taking care of one of their customer so we decided it was time to catch a good meal. Tater was at the store and able to catch dinner on his way home. When the BV boys come to town they stay off of I70 and the Hood somewhere which is close to their customer. With my office down south and those two way up north trying to figure out a place to meet for dinner is difficult at best. Last night M.S. had a hankering for something "different". I tried talking him into someplace close to I225 which would make it easy on both of us but once M.S. has his mind made up he can be as stubborn as a mule. Just like the rest of us. And I'm GLAD.
I was not excited about driving all the way downtown to what I thought was going to be some weird dump off of Colfax. Ill admit that I had a couple minor concerns.
- Getting shot while unarmed
- Getting the truck stolen.
Either way I was blaming M.S. for any misfortune.
He and the Mrs. had found this place a year or so ago while driving down Colfax. Why a nice couple from BV would be cruising Colfax is something that made us all a bit curious but I wasn't about to ask the 14 questions that immediately popped into my head. Must have been the shopping. Anyway he lead us to Bastiens Steak House off of East Colfax. This place is unique. First of all the Bastien Family bought the place in 1937. For a place to be open this long they must be doing something right. The building is ROUND, its old, and its in a "refurbed" part of town on E. Colfax. The best part was for $20 bucks I got one of the best steaks I have ever laid my taste buds on. Oh, and that included a very good salad and a twice baked potato. M.S. and the waitress informed me that their signature dish was the Sugar Steak. So keeping with the theme of something different M.S., Tater and myself all ordered the thing. Sounds odd huh? The chefs cook the white and brown sugar "ONTO" the steak. This gives it a very different taste and texture without being sweet or odd. It brings out some great flavors. This place has won numerous accolades and awards from the local fish wraps and the boys and I had some killer grub while catching up.
My suggestion. Grab your concealed carry permit, your 9MM, your LoJack and hit the town. Drop into Bastiens Steak House and order the Sugar Steak, Twice Baked Potato and enjoy the feeling of getting great food way off the beaten path.
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