Celebrity Sightings
Morton’s ♥’s Celebrities!
11 year ago
Mr. T (right) with Steven Potter and Heather Grobaski of Morton's The Steakhouse
As a new year twinkles brightly like a Harry Winston jewel on the horizon, we take a lingering look back to remember the many wonderful steak-loving legends who have graced our restaurants throughout 2011 whether to celebrate a private event, relax after shooting a movie or just to enjoy a good meal with family and friends. From movie stars (George Clooney, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg) to rock stars (Carlos Santana, Shakira, Ricky Martin), PGA TOUR players (Sergio Garcia, Vijay Singh, Chi Chi Rodriguez) to politicians (John Boehner, Rudy Giuliani, Barbara Boxer), and athletes (LeBron James, Rafael Nadal, Mario Andretti) to news anchors (Wolf Blitzer, Soledad O’Brien, John King), you never know who you’ll sit next to at Morton’s!
Throughout December, Morton’s welcomed the following celebrities…
Anaheim
Anaheim Ducks’ Head Coach Bruce Boudreau
Ruta Lee
Arlington
Washington Redskins’ Kevin Barnes, Erik Cook, Jonathan Crompton, Rocky McIntosh, Chris Neild, Eric Olsen, Logan Paulsen, Aldrick Robinson, Nick Sundberg, Brandyn Thompson, Lorenzo Alexander, Bryon Westbrook, and Doug Worthington
Actress Ruta Lee
Atlanta – Buckhead
Actor Don Cheadle
Actress Carina Lau (center) at Morton's The Steakhouse
Burbank
Actor Peter Billingsley (Ralphie from A Christmas Story)
Boyz II Men
Charlotte
NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch
Charlotte Bobcat’s Kemba Walker
Edmonton Oilers’ Hunter Tremblay
Carolina Panthers’ Jonathan Stewart
Chicago (State St.)
Jersey Shore’s JWoww
Actor Mr. T
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals’ Jermaine Gresham, Gene Atkins Jr.
Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson
Rich and Kathy Wakile of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" with Michael Boyle (center) of Morton's The Steakhouse
Dallas
MLB Legends Tommy Lasorda and Juan Marichal
Dallas Mavericks’ Brian Cardinal, Delonte West
Rock and Roll Musician Bob Seger
Denver
Chicago Bears’ Jay Cutler
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Dolphins’ Marvin Mitchell, Ryan Cook
Chicago Cubs’ Marlon Byrd
Tennis Player Ryan Sweeting
Hackensack
Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Kathy Wakile
Roy Yamaguchi
Honolulu
Former Governor George Ariyoshi
Hawaii Five-0’s Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park
Hawaiian Entertainer Danny Kaleikini
Celebrity Chef Roy Yamaguchi
Hong Kong
PGA TOUR Golfer Colin Montgomery
PGA TOUR Golfer Colin Montgomery
Jacksonville
Former Owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars Wayne Weaver
King of Prussia
Members of the Pittsburgh Penguins
New Orleans
Actor Mark Wahlberg
New Orleans Saints’ Jonathan Vilma, Sedrick Ellis, Will Smith, Cameron Jordan, Malcom Jenkins, Roman Harper, Tracey Porter, Jabari Greer, and Jo-Lonn Dunbar
CNN Host Soledad O’Brien
Palm Desert
PGA TOUR Golfers Chris Kirk and John Jacobs
Reston
Washington Redskins’ Chris Cooley
Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw
Richmond
Oscar-Winning Director Steven Spielberg and Actress Kate Capshaw
San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers Frank Gore
San Jose
San Francisco 49ers Patrick Willis
Scottsdale
PGA TOUR Golfer Doug Tewell
Shanghai
Actress Carina Lau
Actor Sean Lau
Actress Carina Lau
Actor Sean Lau
Troy
NHL Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay
NHL Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay
Tori Amos
Washington D.C. (Connecticut Ave.)
Sportswriters Tony Kornheiser, John Feinstein and Christine Brennan
Investigative Reporter Bob Woodward
Former University of Maryland Men’s Basketball Head Coach Gary Williams
Speaker of the House John Boehner
C-SPAN Host Steve Scully
Mayor of Washington D.C Vincent Gray
Washington Nationals’ Owner Mark Lerner
Washington D.C. (Georgetown)
Musician Tori Amos
Musician Tori Amos
Q: If you could celebrate New Year’s Eve with any celebrity, who would you toast in a glamorous new year with?
Celebrity reporting coverage by Wayne Pua and Sally Shorr
A Legendary Year filled with Big Stars and Big Hearts
01 year ago
Larry Fitzgerald, Muhammad Ali and Roger Drake
Throughout 2011, some of the biggest names in sports partnered with Morton’s to share their stories, serve our guests and most importantly, support worthwhile charities.
Some pretty special servers traded in their uniforms for aprons at Morton’s locations across the country to help raise funds for their preferred charities, and our “Celebrity Servers at Morton’s” series saw another banner year…bringing in an astounding $1, 585, 000! This year’s total, combined with the proceeds from 2010, equals almost $3 million!
From Baltimore to Las Vegas, guests were able to rub elbows with some of the best in the business and saw their favorite athletes offering passed hors d’oeuvres, cracked pepper on their salads and refills on their wine.
- Jonathan Vilma and his New Orleans Saints Teammates
Some highlights included Larry Fitzgerald’s event at Morton’s in Scottsdale, raising $220,000 for the Carol Fitzgerald Memorial Fund and the First Down Fund; Ryan Howard’s event at Morton’s in Philadelphia, raising $200,000 for Ryan Howard Family Foundation and the Jonathan Vilma event at Morton’s in New Orleans, when the whole Saints team came together to help raise $196,000 for the Jonathan Vilma Foundation. You can visit our website to see the whole line-up of “Celebrity Servers” from 2011 or browse our blog for recaps from these incredible events.
For the 3rd year running, Morton’s also partnered with ESPN to broadcast live ‘Lunch with a Legend’ and ‘Dinner with a Legend’ events from our private dining rooms. Our guests had front-row seats and exclusive access to some legendary sports figures, including Dodger great Steve Garvey and super agent Leigh Steinberg in our LA-area restaurants, Legendary Temple basketball coach John Chaney in Philadelphia, former NHL star Jeremy Roenick in Chicago, and Browns top running back Peyton Hillis in Cleveland. Guests also got to reminisce with Bobby Dandridge and Kevin Grevey of the 1978 NBA Champion Washington Bullets, who won the dramatic Game 7 with seconds to play against the Seattle Supersonics.
As you can see, 2011 was a very exciting year for Morton’s. Sports celebrities came off of the field and on our turf to raise money for charity and provide our guests once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. We raise a glass to the athletes for donating their time and their passion to help those less fortunate and for spending time with our guests. And we raise a glass to all our guests who supported these events, their causes and their local Morton’s.
Here’s to an equally, if not more, successful 2012 for everyone…both on, and off, the field!
Roger Drake
Sr. V.P. of Marketing and Communications
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Hall of Famer Delights His Fans
01 year ago
On Friday, December 9th, Morton’s at Wacker Place was buzzing with excitement. Yes, it was a sunny (albeit frigid) Friday, but such was not the cause of the cheer – U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Legend and former Chicago Blackhawk great Jeremy Roenick was in the building for Morton’s latest “Lunch with a Legend.” During the sold-out event in Morton’s private dining room, guests enjoyed a classic three-course lunch while Roenick sat in on ESPN 1000’s Waddle & Silvy’s live broadcast.
But prior to the broadcast and upon his arrival, Roenick was greeted by smiling, cheering fans as he made his way upstairs and down the hall. As he walked into the private dining room, guests erupted in applause. The fans listened intently once the broadcast began…until Roenick started talking about how much he loves and misses Chicago and the Blackhawks.
“The Blackhawks jersey is the best in all of sports,” said Roenick. “I should’ve been a Blackhawk my whole life.”
- Silvy, Waddle and NHL Hall of Famer, Jeremy Roenick
As Waddle & Silvy broke for commercials throughout the lunch, Roenick was quick to jump out of his seat and make his way around the room to talk to guests. By the end of the luncheon, he had visited and spoken with each table individually, in addition to inviting guests up to the broadcast desk for autographs and photos. One enthusiastic female fan even rolled up one of the legs of her pants, exposing a detailed ankle tattoo of Roenick’s face. Hockey fans are dedicated!
Throughout the broadcast, Roenick shared his incredible stories. He gave a detailed recap of his first day with the Blackhawks as a 150 pound, 18-year-old in the old Chicago Stadium who was nearly robbed as he left practice, and then he went on to talk about how the team has grown and changed since his time with them.
The Hall of Fame Legend, who also played for the Philadelphia Flyers, among other teams, was asked about his feelings towards the Blackhawk’s 2010 Stanley Cup win. While he was thrilled for the Hawks, he said it was painful to see the Flyers come so close.
“I was emotional for both cities,” said Roenick. “There’s no shame in crying or showing emotion. I’m passionate about all of my teams.”
Retired since August of 2009, Roenick now gives back to his community as much as he can, getting involved with the Special Kids Network and the Wounded Warrior Project on a regular basis and encouraging others (including athletes) to do the same.
From the excitement of the crowd to Roenick’s exuberant personality and captivating stories, this “Lunch with a Legend” was one that guests are sure to remember for years to come!
Reported by Lindsay Rafayko of Empower Public Relations
If you could sit in on a live “Lunch with a Legend” broadcast with the athlete of your choice, who would it be?
ONE NAME DESCRIBES IT ALL – REBA!
61 year ago
Country legend Reba McEntire WOWS her fans at Morton’s
One phone call three weeks ago from 93Q Country FM in Houston led to an incredible event at Morton’s the Steakhouse in Houston (Galleria) that even had a former US President wanting to attend: a private meet and greet with country legend and actress Reba McEntire.
On Wednesday, November 16th, fifty 93Q Country contest winners and media were given A-list access to a late afternoon lunch and interview with Reba McEntire. Lisa Olson, Sales and Marketing Manager at Morton’s, knew the exclusive event was going to be historic even before the official announcement on 93Q Country (and the phone lines went wild at Morton’s with guests calling about tickets). “We thought we might have some event crashers show up but fortunately everything ran very smoothly,” said Olson. “When Reba arrived, she was very gracious to our guests and staff. She has a tremendous sense of humor, just like she does in public and on her show. We really enjoyed working with her!”
Although running a few minutes late due to a flight delay (“They wanted to give us a tour of Houston, that’s all,” joked the singer), Reba arrived to a standing ovation from fans and radio press alike then proceeded to make everyone feel like family with her ebullient humor and wit.
93Q Country FM personalities Tim Tuttle, Erica Rico and Kevin Kline
The event featured an up-close-and-personal interview with 93Q Country personalities Tim Tuttle and Kevin Kline, who asked for highlights during her three-decade career. Engagingly, Reba talked about her famous friends, Faith Hill and #41 George Bush (who just so happened to be in the neighborhood minutes before she arrived!), that “Fancy” was her favorite song and her biggest regret was not singing “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind” with George Strait. The former “Reba” star also revealed that comedy is still very much in her blood and is currently working on Malibu Country, a new ABC TV pilot about a recently single mother of three who moves her brood from Nashville to Malibu to relaunch her singing career.
The Queen of Country with Morton's staff
Afterward, guests had their pictures taken with the “Queen of Country” and left with life time memories compliments of 93Q Country and Morton’s The Steakhouse.
Hungry for more Reba? Check out this CultureMap Houston story of the country star’s recent private meet-and-greet at Morton’s The Steakhouse.
Reported by Joe Pogge, Strike Marketing
Photos by J&D Productions
Are you ready for more celebrities? Throughout November, Morton’s welcomed…
| Atlanta – Buckhead Musician Tori Amos  John Malkovich Photo credit: Jen Lowery/Startraksphoto.com Brooklyn Burbank  Aretha Franklin Charlotte
Carolina Panthers’ Jason Shirley, Mike Goodson, and Jonathan Stewart Cincinnati Cleveland Dallas Denver Fort Lauderdale Hartford Honolulu Hong Kong Jacksonville New Orleans New York |
Northbrook Chicago Bears’ Charles Tillman Palm Desert  Sean Considine Phoenix Reston Richmond  Tim Duncan San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan
San Juan
New York Knicks’ Renaldo Balkman Seattle Troy Washington D.C. (Connecticut Ave.) White Plains |
What celebrity would you like to have dinner with? We’d love to hear from you!
Morton’s ♥’s Celebrities!
11 year ago
Actors Dennis Haysbert and Penelope Ann Miller with Morton's Michael Savitt
Great food is always in abundance and delicious memories are delivered hot and fresh whenever you dine at Morton’s The Steakhouse. Plus you never know who you’ll run into – PGA TOUR players, comedians, local politicians or sports legends. At Morton’s, the options are endless.
Celeb-rating at Morton’s
Charles Tillman
On the evening of Monday , October 17th, Morton’s The Steakhouse in Northbrook was alive with energy and excitement as the Chicago Bears prepared for their 2nd Celebrity Servers Dinner featuring the unbelievably outgoing Cornerback, Charles Tillman. Chicago Bears players and their families, Morton’s VIPs, media, and steak lovers alike gathered to enjoy an evening of fine dining and fun in support of Charles Tillman’s Cornerstone Foundation, an organization that provides opportunities and resources to over one million Chicagoland children and families in need.
Charles Tillman and his Celebrity Servers. Go Bears!
Tillman and teammates, including Anthony Adams, Lance Briggs, Matt Forte, Frank Omiyale, Patrick Manelly, Matt Toeaina, Caleb Hanie, Johnny Knox, Zackary Bowman, Corey Graham, Tim Jennings, D.J. Moore, Brandon Meriweather and Craig Steltz, traded in their signature orange and blue for Morton’s aprons as they passed wine and hors d’oeuvres and signed footballs for guests during the cocktail hour.
The dinner began with a few words from host Zach Zaidman, Sideline Reporter for the Chicago Bears Radio Network, Tom Lange, the General Manager of Morton’s in Northbrook, and Tillman, who introduced fellow teammates and explained his organization, the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation. He shared the story of his young three-year old daughter Tiana, who at three months old was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart disease that slows the pumping of blood to the body. Now a vibrant toddler, Tiana survived with a heart transplant, and Tillman continues to tell her story to educate and inspire.
Lance Briggs!
Smiling players juggled plates of salad and juicy prime steak to serve hungry guests, some even going as far as bussing the tables themselves! A silent auction setup included signed jerseys and memorabilia, trips, and other luxury items, while the rousing live auction included Tillman gear, signed photographs, a massive bottle of wine, and a one-of-a-kind golf trip, among others. Tillman captivated the crowd with his stories and jokes throughout the evening, especially during the auction as he ran across the restaurant from bidder to bidder, hugging them, taking photos, and encouraging everyone to give more.
Matt Forte!
Tillman’s enthusiasm and incredible dedication to his cause paid off, as the dinner raised nearly $150,000 in total. Since 2005, Tillman’s charitable efforts have impacted the lives of over one million Chicago-area children.
“My teammates really supported me and I think everyone had a lot of fun, I know I did”, said Tillman “We raised more than we ever had which means we can help more children in the Chicago-area, and that is what it is about.”
The Celebrity Servers Dinner with Charles Tillman was an incredible evening for a cause we can all stand behind – we hope you’ll join us next time!
Reported by Lindsay Rafayko, Empower Public Relations
Power Lunching with a Legend
The Legend: Steve Garvey
Morton’s The Steakhouse in Woodland Hills hosted a special “Lunch with a Legend” event with Los Angeles Dodgers’ legend Steve Garvey on Wednesday, October 26. The event was hosted by ESPN hosts Max Kellerman and Marcellus Wiley. Steve was in a great mood and shared some fun stories about his impressive career with the audience during his hour long interview. He also shared a special message to the Dodger’s fans in the audience, which was to “have patience and continue to have hope.”
Steve ended his interview by saying that he is always hopeful and always optimistic. Guests attending this special event enjoyed a three-course signature Morton’s lunch. This event is a part of Morton’s ongoing Lunch With A Legend series where they allow guests to interact with sports legends in an intimate setting.
Reported by Maryam Brown, Murphy O’Brien Public Relations
Are you ready for more celebrities? Throughout October, Morton’s welcomed…
Atlanta – Buckhead
New York Knicks Amar’e Stoudemire
Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Phaedra Parks
Actor Don Cheadle
Atlanta – Downtown
Atlanta Falcons Michael Turner
Bethesda
Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Jim Kelly
Burbank
Actress Melissa McCarthy
Actors/Comedians Zach Galifianakas and Andy Richter
Actress Jenette McCurdy
Charlotte
Carolina Panthers Jeremy Shockey, R.J. Stanford, and Head Coach Ron Rivera
NASCAR’s Junior Johnson
Fox News Tobin Smith
Charlotte Bobcats Gerald Henderson
Davidson College’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bob McKillop
Chicago (State St.)
Chicago Blackhawks Marian Hossa and Michael Frolik
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland
Comedian/Actor D.L. Hughley
NFL Agent Drew Rosenhaus
Former Cleveland Browns player Michael Dean Perry
Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon
Former NFL player Bernie Kosar
Dallas
NBA Free Agent and current Chinese Basketball Association player Kenyon Martin
Fort Lauderdale
Florida Panthers Coaches and Players
Actor Dennis Haysbert and Actress Penelope Ann Miller
Hackensack
New Jersey Devils Ilya Kovalchuk
New York Jets Plaxico Burress
Hartford
New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick
Houston (Downtown)
UFC Owners Dana White and Frank Fertitta along with other UFC members including Chuck Liddell, Keith Jardine, and Brendan Schaub
Indianapolis
Actor/Comedian Dan Aykroyd
Louisville
Comedians Lavell Crawford and Spike Davis (pictured left)
Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands John de Jongh
Miami Beach
Florida Gov. Rick Scott
Nashville
Rock Legend/Grammy Winner Robert Plant
PGA TOUR Golfer Kenny Perry
New Orleans
New Orleans Saints Robert Meachem, Sedrick Ellis, and Malcom Jenkins
Actor Arnold Vosloo
NBC Sports Executive Dick Ebersol and Reporter Michele Tafoya
Auction Hunters’ Clinton “Ton” Jones
Actor/Hollywood Military Consultant Harry Humphries
Phoenix
Judas Priest’s Glen Tipton and Ian Hill
Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Portland
Professional Snowboarder Danny Kass
Reston
NRA Executive VP Wayne LaPierre
Washington Redskins Dough Worthington
MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson
Richmond
Director/Producer Steven Spielberg and his wife Actress Kate Capshaw
Producer Kathleen Kennedy
Actress Sally Field
Scottsdale
PGA TOUR Golfer Chez Reavie (pictured below)
Shanghai
NBA Free Agent and Chinese Basketball Association player Wilson Chandler
Troy
Detroit Tigers Victor Martinez
Detroit Lions Rob Sims
Washington D.C. (Connecticut Ave.)
Speaker of the House John Boehner
Washington D.C. (Georgetown)
CNN Anchor John King
Morton’s ♥’s Celebrities!
121 year ago
PGA TOUR golfer Ricky Barnes
As the Fall temps cool down, the A+ list celebrity sightings at Morton’s The Steakhouse are heating up! Morton’s is also “The Official Steakhouse of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour” and our 77 steakhouses have welcomed the world’s greatest golf professionals including Charley Hoffman, Sergio Garcia, Vijay Singh, Matt Kuchar, Chris Riley, Bill Lunde, John Mallinger, Dean Wilson, Billy Horschel, Andres Gonzales, Ricky Barnes, D.J. Trahan, Chez Reavie and Troy Matteson…just to name a few!
From Emmy-winning actresses (Kathryn Joosten and Keshia Knight Pulliam) and hunky actors (Dermot Mulroney and Edward Burns), to prime-time comedians (George Lopez and The Wayans brothers) and “Real Housewives” (New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita) – you never know who you’ll see – or dine next to - at Morton’s The Steakhouse!
Throughout September, Morton’s welcomed the following celebrities…
Anaheim
Anaheim Angels Hideki Matsui
Atlanta – Buckhead
Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam
Atlanta Braves Martin Prado
Atlanta – Downtown
Actor Christopher Lloyd
Actor Edward James Olmos
Philadelphia Eagles LeSean McCoy
Atlanta Falcons Michael Turner
Burbank
Singer Nick Lachey and MTV’s Vanessa Minnillo
Connecticut Ave.
Chef Jose Andres
Former NBA player and radio broadcaster Cedric Maxwell
Charlotte
Green Bay Packers T.J. Lang
Carolina Panthers Jonathan Stewart and Greg Hardy
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland
Actor/Director/Producer Edward Burns
Members of the Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians Chris Perez
Actors Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez
Denver Tech
Colorado Rockies Matt Lindstrom
Former NHL player Joe Sakic
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Dolphins Mike Pouncey
Georgetown
Washington Capitals Marcus Johansson, Mattias Sjogren, and Nicklas Backstrom
Hackensack
Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Teresa Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita
New Jersey Devils Ilya Kovalchuk
Houston – Downtown
Food Network personality Paula Deen
Las Vegas
Actor/Comedian George Lopez
Naperville
NASCAR legend Richard Petty
New Orleans
Actor Zac Efron
Actress Kathryn Joosten
New Orleans Saints Marques Colston, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, and Pierre Thomas
New Orleans Saints
Film Producer Randall Emmett
Actor Kevin Alejandro
Rock band Kyuss Lives!
Jazz musician Jeremy Davenport
New York
Food Network judge Geoffrey Zakarian
NFL Hall of Famer Harry Carson
Singer Wayne Newton
Phoenix
Carolina Panthers
San Diego Padres Nick Hundley
Actor Ron Pearlman
Los Angeles Dodgers commentator Vin Scully
Pittsburgh Pirates
Actors/Comedians Shawn and Marlon Wayans
Portland
Film producer Mike Richardson
Reston
Washington Redskins
Seattle
Texas Rangers
Toronto
Actor Dermot Mulroney
PGA TOUR Golfers
Sergio Garcia (Naperville)
Vijay Singh (Atlanta Downtown)
Matt Kuchar (Atlanta Downtown)
“Twixt” Film and Food
01 year ago
The Toronto International Film Festival recently premiered a 3-D film starring Val Kilmer. “Twixt,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola, was inspired by the gothic horror of Edgar Allen Poe and tells the tale of a burnt-out mystery writer (Val Kilmer) who gets mixed up in murder and evil in a California town. (You can read more about this film here.) When he’s not making horror or action movies, Val Kilmer can often be seen at our Los Angeles area restaurants. He even has a featured recipe in Morton’s The Cookbook! It turns out he’s a fan of our Filet Mignon with Light Garlic Rub, which is also a favorite among our guests.
That said, I thought I’d share the recipe from our cookbook. It’s a perfect dish to make for movie night at home…or for the next Sunday or Monday night football party you host!
Ingredients:
4 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Six 14-ounce filet mignons, each 2 to 2 ½ inches thick
Vegetable oil cooking spray
6 tablespoons Au Jus (optional…you can click here for the recipe)
Instructions:
To make the rub:
- Combine the garlic, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
To prepare the steaks:
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Remove the steaks from the refrigerator
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Rub them on both sides with the rub
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Let them rest at room temperature for 30 minutes
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Prepare a charcoal or gas grill or preheat the broiler and position the rack 4 inches from the heating element. Lightly spray the grill rack with cooking spray. The coals should be medium-hot for the charcoal grill. If using a gas grill, put the burners on high.
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If using a grill, grill the filets for about 8 minutes. Turn and grill for 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare or longer until desired degree of doneness. If using the broiler, broil for 9 minutes. Turn and broil for 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or longer until the desired degree of doneness.
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Serve with the au jus spooned over the steaks, if desired.
Enjoy!
Chris Rook
Corporate Chef
Morton’s The Steakhouse
The Baltimore Grand Prix, Part Deaux
01 year ago
Held over the Labor Day weekend and featuring a spectacular combination of world-class racing, the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix was a tremendous success for the city, the racers and Morton’s The Steakhouse in Baltimore.
More than 150,000 spectators and racing enthusiasts jammed Baltimore throughout the weekend, and Morton’s was right in the middle of the action, opening our bar early at 2 p.m. every day and serving thousands of our Prime Fuel sandwiches. Indycar drivers Will Power Helio Castroneves and Ryan Brisco also stopped in at Morton’s for a meal Saturday night, which no doubt helped Power win the race the next day.
Adobe Road Wine Dinner at Morton's The Steakhouse
We were also proud to host the weekend’s unofficial kick-off with the Morton’s Adobe Road Wine Dinner with Team Baltimore Racing (TBR) on Wednesday, August 31. Kevin Buckler, owner of Adobe Road Winery, founder of The Racer’s Group, and former championship race car driver, presented his award-winning wines. Ultimately, more than $7,500 was raised from this four-course dinner benefitted local charities supported by TBR, including The University of Maryland Children’s Center and Catholic Charities.
Power, the year’s Grand Prix leader, was effusive in his praise for the city. “They’ve put on the best race we’ve had all year,” he said. “This is what Indycar needs.”
Such praise was nearly universal in the race’s aftermath, raising speculation that the Baltimore Grand Prix will become an annual happening. Based on what we saw over the weekend, we agree with the praise and welcome the Indycar series to Baltimore anytime!
To learn more about Morton’s involvement with the Baltimore Grand Prix, check out these media clips:
Morton’s Baltimore Grand Prix on WBAL-TV and in The Baltimore Sun.
Reported by Jeffrey Bukowski, Nevins & Associates
FOODARAZZI: 60 SECONDS WITH COUNTESS LUANN DE LESSEPS
21 year ago
It was an afternoon we’ll never forget…on Wednesday, August 31, Morton’s The Steakhouse on Wacker Place was treated to a lesson in etiquette and class from none other than Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, co-star of favorite Bravo reality show ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’. The author of “Class with the Countess” in Chicago’s classiest steakhouse? It was almost too good to be true. As a local television station setup for a shoot with the Countess in one of Morton’s elegant private dining rooms, I was able to steal a few moments to discuss favorite designers, royal diamonds, and which Sunday show she simply can’t pass up.
Royal Etiquette: Lunch with Countess LuAnn de Lesseps Photo courtesy of Lindsay Rafayko (Empower PR)
OCCUPATION: Author, TV Personality, Hostess, Mother, Recording Artist.
THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME: Elegant, fun, approachable.
FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION: The South of France.
FAVORITE DESIGNER(S): Michael Kors, Magaschoni, and Teri Jon.
WHEN I’M NOT WORKING, I’M…: With my boyfriend, Jacques, and my kids.
ONE THING I’VE BEEN DYING TO TRY: A safari in South Africa – it sounds amazing!
SIGNATURE COCKTAIL: Rosé wine from the South of France.
I STAY HOME TO WATCH: “Celebrity Rehab” with Dr. Drew and CBS Sunday Morning News.
FAVORITE PLACE TO DE-STRESS: In my bedroom. It’s so relaxing.
FAVORITE GETAWAY TO CHILL OUT: Canyon Ranch.
WHO WOULD PLAY ME IN A SUMMER MOVIE BLOCKBUSTER: Tina Fey or Sandra Bullock. Why? For their personas. They’re both polished but goofy, just like me.
PRIZED POSSESSION: Jewelry from Andrew Grima – he designed pieces for the British Royals.
ADJECTIVE TO DESCRIBE MY MOOD: Delighted to be in Chicago!
WHOM I MOST ADMIRE: My mother.
PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: My children.
FINISH THIS SENTENCE…The best part of being me is…: The opportunities! I’ve been able to travel and meet so many new, incredible people. I’m also extremely dedicated to philanthropy, and am grateful to have a platform to be heard and help others.
TELL US ABOUT “CLASS WITH THE COUNTESS”. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE A BOOK? I was driven to write “Class with the Countess” because I was tired of how poorly people treat each other these days. There’s such a lack of respect in the modern world, people have really lost a sense of simple courtesies. Everyone needed a little reminder on how to be respectful and treat others properly.
Reported by Lindsay Rafayko, Empower Public Relations
Morton’s ♥’s Celebrities!
21 year ago
Local Celebrities Shine at Morton’s Troy for “Cocktails for a Cause” to Benefit Area Charity
WXYZ-TV's Erin Nicole and Detroit Pistons Reporter, Heather Zara serve up creative cocktails
More than 150 philanthropic-minded guests headed to Morton’s in Troy to support “Cocktails for a Cause” on August 11 to support Volunteer of America’s Operation Backpack, program donates new backpacks filled with school supplies to help area low-income children and their families. Area celebrities, including NBC’s Biggest Loser Champion Helen Phillips, WXYZ-TV’s Erin Nicole, Pistons Reporter Heather Zara, Former Detroit Lions Lomas Brown and Herman Moore tended bar and mingled with event goers while supporting a local charity all at the same time. All told, over $6,000 was raised for Volunteer of America’s Operation Backpack.
Most Valuable Servers: Jacob Green, Michael Hanke and Jack Thompson
Rock Royalty and Sports Heroes Glitzed It Up For The 2nd Annual Celebrity Steakout at Morton’s Seattle
“The Celebrity Steakout” event on August 23 drew over 200 well-heeled guests who flocked to Morton’s Seattle in support of The Moyer Foundation. Hosted by KIRO 7 TV’s Steve Raible, MLB All-Star Pitcher Jamie Moyer and his wife, Karen, the legendary event featured an A-list of music and sports heroes including Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, Steve Zakuani of the Seattle Sounders, and former Seattle Seahawk Jacob Green, who poured wine and served up delicious eats to help raise $186,485 to benefit early cancer detection research.
Musicians and Shakers: Duff McKagen, Monica Pavelka Agbalog, Zakk Wylde and Jeff Rouse
Throughout August, Morton’s welcomed the following celebrities…
Cincinnati
Tennis player Rafael Nadal
Beverly Hills
Actress Katy Perry
Model Elle MacPherson
Ice-T and Coco
Conn Ave
Ambassador Arturo Fermandois of Chile and four of the rescued Chilean miners
Chairman of American Express Ken Schenault
Dallas
Singer Shakira
Miami
John Travolta and Kelly Preston
Phoenix
Actor Brad Garret
Burbank
Actress Jennifer Love-Hewitt
Actress Melissa McCarthy
Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst
New Orleans
Actor Jason Statham
New Orleans Saints’ Will Smith
Atlanta
Sports broadcaster Bob Costas
Coaching legend Jerry Sloan
Chicago Cubs’ Alfonso Soriano
Atlanta Falcons’ Michael Turner
Miami Dolphins’ Chad Henne and Jake Long
Las Vegas
Subway spokesman Jared Fogle
Hackensack
New York Jets’ March Sanchez, Nick Mangold, and Brandon Moore
Charlotte
Carolina Panthers’ Jon Beason, Greg Olsen and Jeremy Shockey
NASCAR legend Junior Johnson
CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group Ed Brown
San Jose
WWE’s Vince McMahon
Cleveland
Thor’s Chris Hemsworth
Actor George Hamilton
Members of the Green Bay Packers
Actress Rachel Nichols
Actor/Director Edward Burns
Actors/Comedians Wayans Brothers
Former MLB player Mo Vaughn
Former NBA player Charles Oakley
Reston
Washington Redskins’ Trent Williams
EVP of NRA Wayne LaPierre
Cincinnati
Singer Lyle Lovett
Cincinnati Reds’ Bronson Arroyo
Bethesda
CNN’s Wolf Blitzer
Houston Galleria
Houston Texans’ Derrick Ward, Arian Foster, Andre Johnson and Kareem Jackson