As we move from spring to summer, thoughts turn to outdoor parties and firing up the grill for corn, hot dogs, burgers, and steaks! Ever since Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse Ilani Casino and Resort opened, I’ve been looking for an excuse to go all the way there to Ridgefield, WA (about a 30 min – 1 hour drive from Portland depending on traffic). When they were offering a Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse Cooking Class, I had the rationalization I needed – I could share tips to you for Memorial Day. Specifically, there was an amazing chimichurri recipe which they served and gave me the recipe which I now pass on to you too.
So I and a friend (who had the car) drove up and enjoyed a decadent meal with the high quality meats of MJ Steakhouse. This location in the Ilani serves lunch and dinner daily, as well a brunch only on weekends though really – you’re here for the steaks aren’t you?
Since I was going for a special event, I didn’t order off their menu – but if I did, I would totally start with Garlic Bread with Rogue creamery blue cheese fondue.
After that though, I dedicate the rest of my stomach only to the steak, wine, and mashed potatoes please.
