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Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse in Hell’s Kitchen aims for World-Class Dinner

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

Uncle Jack Steakhouse NYC in Hells Kitchen aims for world-class dinner with steak, seafood, cocktails and wine list.

Uncle Jack’s claims to be…

“The Best Steakhouse in New York City,” where superior quality and obsessive dedication to craft are the norm.

And we’re about to find out.

Uncle Jack’s is in Hell’s Kitchen, a few blocks south of other trendier neighbors. About a 20 minute walk from Broadway’s Theatre District.

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Front Door

From their website:

“Since its inception in 1996, Uncle Jack’s has become legendary for unsurpassed consistency and quality. Serving the best steak in New York means featuring the finest USDA Prime Beef, cut to our exact specifications and aged between 28-35 days.

World famous Kobe steaks, and a full menu of the finest foods available”

Uncle Jack Steakhouse’s bar

Uncle Jack Steakhouse NYC Cuisine

The food and drink were excellent. The cocktail was well-mixed and balanced.

Old Fashioned

Uncle Jack Steakhouse 3 Blue Point Oysters

Oysters

3 Blue point oysters

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Caesars Salad

Caesar Salad

Romaine, Semolina Croutons, Shaved Reggiano Parmesan and Garlic Parmesan Dressing

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Tuna Tartare

Tuna tartare

Prime Rib with Sauteed mushrooms

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Prime filet mignon with Sauteed mushroom

Uncle Jack Steakhouse NYC Service:

The bartender stayed busy dealing with ¾ full bar. She was prompt, friendly, remembered names and was quick on her feet with food suggestions.

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Old Fashioned cocktail

Uncle Jack’s Ambience:

Wood grain, white table cloths. Very traditional NY steakhouse. Sports on the flat screens. Mostly quiet other than the murmur of conversation.

On the other side of the restaurant was seating space; mostly business, but maybe some dates.

Uncle Jack Steakhouse Restaurant

There were high profile meetings happening both at the bar and at the seats during my dinner.

Uncle Jack’s Hospitality:

You come to Uncle Jack’s for a great meal (one of NYC’s best steaks) and a strong drink. The knowledgeable, friendly, attentive staff is a bonus.

See their menu, locations and more at: https://www.unclejacks.com/

Century-Old Tunnel at Niagara Falls Opens, Offering Visitors Never-Before-Seen View

In 1905, the first hydroelectric power plant opened on the Canadian site of the Niagara River. Origingally it provided Canadians a way to harness and create electricity, or hydroelectricity. Now, it offers visitors a unique interactive experience.

A national landmark in Canada has opened a 100-year-old tunnel for visitors to explore.

“It led to the industrialization of South Ontario, western New York.

And today, we have adapted it for use, this industrial heritage site,

so the attraction of the generator hall floor,”

Niagara Parks CEO David Adamas said.

Canada’s Niagara Power Company offers visitors a unique interactive experience where they can learn the history and it provides visitors with never-before-seen views of the Falls.

NYC’s Times Square is about to undergo a massive update.

“This is a 2,200-foot-long tunnel,

so the guest will take a glass-enclosed elevator down 180-feet,

down to the bottom into the wheel pit and then out the tunnel and into a brand-new viewing platform, which extends 65 feet out into the Niagara River, and they are going to

get spectacular new views of Niagara Falls,”

Niagara Parks Director Kim Viney said.

The Tunnel at the Niagara Parks Power Station officially opened to the public Friday.