Dining with David: Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House

Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House – Addison, TX – November 29, 2011 www.chamberlainsrestaurant.com
Wow, I would have never thought I would be back at such a great restaurant.  I can remember eating a fantastic steak at Chamberlains over 15 years ago.  In fact, I remember it was so tender that I cut it with a fork.  Well, my current customer wanted to go back there tonight and I just couldn’t complain.
We started off with the Appetizer Sampler; colossal shrimp cocktail, spiced seared Ahi Tuna and Kobe beef pot stickers.  What a great way to start the meal.  Of course, they also provided us with their famous roll poppers; huge, sweet tasting muffin style rolls; mixed with a special butter (you know how I just hate great bread).
The mid-course was one of their special salads; fresh Mozzarella, marinated tomatoes, basil and aged balsamic oil.  A great (only ordered half) salad with fresh ingredients and a wonderful taste.  A full order would have a been a great meal in itself.
I then had one of their great Filet Mignons; 12 ozs of tender, aged beef.  I had it topped with a round chunk of their special truffle peppercorn butter; truly an Oh My Goodness.  The steak was great but mixed with the truffle butter, fantastic.  Not sure of anywhere you can get such a great, smoked, tender beef with the great mixture of truffle oil.  As a side dish, I substituted for their Vermont cheddar steak fries.  These were large, long-cut fries flash-fried so the outside was crispy and the inside was soft.  They were then topped with white cheddar and heated to slightly crispy.  Another great item to a great meal.
A very nice, upscale chop house with one of the best steaks you will ever find.  A strong recommendation for anyone in Dallas.
Rating: 10

Thought of the Week: November 26, 2011

“The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don’t know what to do.”
                                   ~ John Holt

Thought of the Week: November 19, 2011

BE THANKFUL
By Author Unknown

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

Thought of the Week: November 13, 2011

“When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.”

~ GK Chesterton

Thought of the Week: November 6, 2011

“Example moves the world more than doctrine.”
     ~ Henry Miller (Writer)