Do you remember that classic ad jingle? It was set to… Rodeo? or some other fun orchestral piece (one I actually played, I might add). Well, several friends from out of town wanted to get together for dinner & it looks like we are split between Ray’s Hell Burgers and Guajillo.

Michael Landrum (of Rays the Classics & Rays the Steaks) has decided to open up a new place:

We will be serving one thing only–10 ounces of our secret blend of premium and prime aged beef, char-grilled over an open flame. This is the same single-breed, farm-raised beef that we use at Ray’s The Steaks and Ray’s The Classics, aged in house ridiculously long, hand trimmed to the same exacting standards as all of our steaks, and ground fresh daily, several times throughout the day.

One downside? Not sure what veggies will eat. Maybe just a bun with really tasty cheeses? Of course, the bun is supposed to merely be ‘okay’, so I guess we will have to see, no? In any case, expect updates later.

Updated: beef was not for dinner. It is likely that I will not experience the glory that is a hell burger before I leave the district. My other option-the good moroccan place with belly dancing? Also rejected out of hand. What is it about my friends and a lack of enthusiasm for meat and exotic dishes?

Which reminds me: shabbot dinner last Friday. I went to a friend’s place, where we were treated to an amazing spread of kosher Persian food. Tender brisket, luxurious beans, creamy hummus, baked rice with onions. And much, much more.

Why no amazing pictures? It was shabbot! No electronics at the table, not even to document the fantastic meal.