Michael Lomonaco

This man has got to be one of my favorite chefs in the city. Just so down to earth, great, great guy. With an abundance of talent. He is really one of the true fixtures of the Manhattan culinary experience. Perhaps more responsible for New American cuisine than any other in the city.
Here are just some of the places and affiliations he has been or is a part of.
- 21
- Windows on the World
- Guastavino's
- Porterhouse
- Share our Strength
- City Meals on Wheels
- City Harvest
- March of Dimes

Porterhouse is at the Time Warner building on Columbus Circle.
After Chef Jean Georges "failed" and folded up his V Steakhouse,the opportunity was given to Mike Lomonaco's and successfully relaunched a steakhouse in the same location. He threw away the gaudy furniture and decor and made it elegant and comfortable.

I've been to Porterhouse a number of times, and it's always a treat.
This past week, I had some guests from Japan visiting and they requested an American Steak...
I made a reservation and we dined like "Men".





















We ordered a nice bottle of French wine, I got the NY Strip, 2 of my guests ordered the Chili Rub Ribeye, and the 4th ordered the Filet Mignon.
All four orders were RARE! Spartaaaaaaa!
All the meats were dry aged for at least 28 days at Debragga and Spitler.
Talk about nutty and slightly funky beef. Absolutely delicious.
This totally hit the spot and everyone was devouring their plate like that was the last piece of meat on earth.
In addition, we had 2 aps, and 2 sides, and desserts to share with the table.
The bill ran $105 a piece. All things considered, in Manhattan (ambiance, view, food, service), that's a very reasonable price.