As clichee as it is, women love a man that can cook for them. Yet and still, many a dude resign themselves to simply be diners at a restaurant, letting the chef knock her socks off. While dining out is the safe and easy bet, it can come with steep expense.
While steak tartare first gained popularity in the 19th and early 20th century, it has experienced a renaissance in modern cuisine. While the dish is rather simple to make, it doesn’t come without some serious health risks. For this reason, many diners leave its preparation in the hands of professionals. Beef tartare is daunting, delicious and evokes an instinctive sensuality that only eating raw meat can provide.
Antidote Magazine met up with one of Ottawa’s premiere bartenders, Chloe Vincent, at Fresco’s Guest Room, located at 354 Elgin St, to acquire a recipe. After much persistence, bribes, and flirtations, Ms Vincent finally agreed to give us a sneak peek into one of her signature cocktails,”The Yellow Submarine.” Luckily for us hell didn’t have to freeze over.