Breakfast is Served!
The elegant Benjamin Steak House, located in The Dylan Hotel,
introduces its new breakfast menu this week.
A few standout choices from the new menu include, Eggs Florentine, poached eggs with
baby spinach and Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin or the indulgent Dulce de Leche Crepes, lightly caramelized and served with a touch of whipped cream on the side. The Eggs Benjamin, poached eggs with USDA Prime Steak and Hollandaise sauce on an English muffin, is the choice if you want to try the restaurant’s specialty – Benjamin Steak House’s chef, Arturo McLeod,
really understands how to grill a steak, spending 33 years working in steakhouses, 20 of those
at the famous Peter Luger in Brooklyn. If you’re in a rush, a Continental or Light & Healthy Breakfast will get you in and out and on your way with a good start to the day!
Conveniently located a block from Grand Central, the restaurant is the perfect location
for a business meeting, for tourists looking to start their full day of events off right
or simply for those looking for flavor and value in their breakfast.
Also this week, Benjamin Steak House inaugurates its 10-foot fireplace for the winter season, creating the perfect setting for the Holidays and a cozy breakfast.
52 East 41st Street
212.297.9177
Breakfast Menu
Served 7 am – 10:30 am, 7 days a week
Fruits and Grains
Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie $4.95
Platter of Fresh Fruit $7.50
Grapefruit Half, pre-cut and served with brown sugar $4.95
House-made Granola with Yogurt and Dried Fruit $6.50
Steel-cut Oatmeal with fruit compote and brown sugar $6.50
Continental, basket of mini pastries served with dulce de leche, preserves and sweet butter $7.95
Egg Dishes
Two eggs any style $11.50
Choice of Ham, Sausage or Bacon
Classic Omelet $13.50
Choice of 2 mixers:
Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Broccoli, Mushroom, Onion, Potatoes, Tomato, Swiss, American or Cheddar
Spanish Omelet $13.95
Three egg omelet with ham, sausage, peppers, onions and tomatoes
Caprese Omelet $14.95
Three egg omelet with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil
Smoked Salmon Omelet $16.95
Three egg omelet with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Dill
Two poached eggs served with Roast beef hash $12.95
< b r />Eggs Benedict $12.95
Choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage
Eggs Florentine $12.95
Poached eggs with Baby Spinach and Hollandaise Sauce on an English Muffin
Eggs Norwegian $15.95
Poached eggs with Smoked Salmon and Hollandaise Sauce on an English Muffin
Eggs Benjamin $22.95
Poached Eggs with USDA Prime Steak and Hollandaise Sauce on an English Muffin
Eggs in a Basket $13.95
Two eggs, fried within sliced bread
* The above dishes are served with Home fries and toast
Crepes
Fruit- filled Crepes $11.95
Choice of Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry, or Banana
Dulce de Leche Crepes* $13.95
Warm apple, cinnamon and brown sugar crepes $12.95
Breakfast Specials
Fresh Fruit Pancakes $11.50
Choice of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, or Banana
100% Whole Wheat Organic Pancakes $11.95
Choice of Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, or Banana
Banana Stuffed French Toast ; $12.95
Served with Fresh-Cut Strawberries
Belgian Waffles $11.50
Served with Banana Cream and Freshly-Sliced Bananas
100% Organic Whole Wheat Belgian Waffles $11.95
Served with Banana Cream and Freshly-Sliced Bananas
Grilled Cheese Sandwich $11.95
Add Tomato, $2.00
Add Bacon, $2.00
Add Smoked Salmon, $4.00
Smoked Salmon on a Bagel $14.95
Served with Tomato, Cream Cheese, Onions and Capers
Two single Lamb Chops with Eggs and German potatoes $21.95
Benjamin Style USDA Prime NY Strip Steak, Eggs and German Potatoes $26.95
Grilled Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Roasted Red Pepper $12.95
Served on a bed of fresh Spinach with Toast
Breakfast Express
Continental $9.95
Orange or grapefruit juice; a basket of mini pastries served with dulce de leche,
Preserves and sweet butter; choice of coffee or tea
Light & Healthy $11.95
Orange or grapefruit juice; choice of Steel-cut Oatmeal with fresh fruit or
House-made Granola wit h yogurt and dried fruit; choice of coffee or tea
Benjamin Breakfast $15.95
Orange or grapefruit juice; 2 eggs any style, Canadian Bacon “Steaks†and
Home Fries; choice of coffee or tea
Breads and Side Dishes
Croissant $4.00
Add Ham and Cheese, $3.00
Add Smoked Salmon, Scrambled Eggs and Cream Cheese, $6.00
Bagel $4.00
Toast $3.00
Muffins $3.00
Sausage, Ham, or Bacon $4.00
Drinks
Freshly-Brewed Coffee $2.50
Tea $2.75
Orange Juice $3.00
Grape fruit Juice $3.00
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(New York, NY- November 24, 2008)
Press contact:
Maria Benvenuti, Telma Benvenuti
& Megan Warner
Benvenuti Public Relations
2 1 2-696-9883
mwarner@benvenutipr.com
Benjamin Steak House in the Dylan Hotel harks back to a bygone era
Peter Luger’s Steakhouse has lured meat lovers to Brooklyn for more than a century. After more than 20 years at that venerable institution, chef Arturo McLeod joined forces with fellow Luger alumni, Benjamin Prelvukaj, to launch Benjamin Steak House. It’s sure to become a landmark in its own right.
Located one block from historic Grand Central terminal, Benjamin Steak House mirrors the opulence and grandeur of that magnificent station. Housed on the main floor of the century-old, 10-story Chemist Club building, which is now home to the Dylan Hotel, the restaurant evokes a bygone era. One could picture Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. enjoying a steak and Martini in the elegant dining room as the always solicitous wait staff catered to their every culinary whim.
M. Castedo Architects rework ed the interior of the historic building without sacrificing classic fixtures or the landmark structure. High ceilings, large white columns, brass chandeliers, a 10-foot fireplace and dark wood paneling dominate the 5,000-square-foot, bi-level dining space. The main dining room, with its rich leather banquettes and large bar, seats 120; the upstairs lounge, which is available for private parties, seats 46.
Chef McLeod prepares an amazing array of dishes sure to delight gourmands everywhere. The main draw is the steaks and McLeod is a master at cooking juicy cuts of meat. Six cuts of dry-aged beef are available: from 36-ounce porterhouses to top sirloins to juicy and tender rib eyes to succulent filet mignon. Every steak is grilled to perfection according to a diner’s specifications. Only the best USDA prime beef is used and the steak is still sizzling when it’s served. Any cut can be served family style for two to four people. The restaurant also offers steak for 10, which includes eve r y cut on the menu as well as chateaubriand. This dish is exclusive to Benjamin Steak House and costs $1,111.
Benjamin is the first steakhouse in the city to offer a cut specifically for women. Cleverly named the Adam’s Rib Eye, the dish is a summer special it has less fat than a usual cut of rib eye and is served boneless. Even the most skeptical of female diners will surely enjoy it, as it is a particularly flavorful cut.
The menu also features delectable non-red meat dishes. Rich and buttery Chilean sea bass is a popular choice as is the grilled Norwegian salmon, with its mild and delicate flavor. Diners are also passionate about the extravagant seafood platter, which consists of fresh oysters on the half shell, jumbo shrimp, half-lobsters and juicy lump crabmeat.
Potatoes are served in a myriad of interesting ways, with crispy, golden-brown German-style being the most unique. The potatoes are diced, then onions, salt and pepper are added, and the dish is bak ed. More traditional varieties are also available including ultra-creamy mashed potatoes and hearty cottage and steak fries. Other choice sides include rich, creamed spinach (which incidentally doesn’t contain any cream), steamed green asparagus and sautéed mushrooms infused with red wine and garlic.
A bustling lunch crowd dines on lightly breaded crab cakes, potato- and beef-laden German soup, grilled Canadian bacon, baked organic chicken with herbs and rare yellowfin tuna or savory chicken sandwiches.
Desserts are new takes on old standards. Instead of the usual apple pie, there’s flaky apple strudel, tart key lime pie and an over-the-top hot fudge sundae with loads of whip cream and chocolate.
Benjamin has an extensive wine list, with selections from Italy, France, California, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Chile and Argentina. Each wine has been carefully chosen to compliment steak and there is something for every budget, from first-growth Bordeaux t o affordable New World wines. The two bars (one on the main floor and one on the mezzanine) serve high-end cocktails featuring top-shelf liquors. The wooden bar on the second floor is the centerpiece to the section and a great place to watch the action below. Set back from the balustrade, the bar, with its low lighting, is also the perfect spot for a private drink with your date.
Whether it’s a business lunch, a romantic rendezvous or a boisterous family dinner, Benjamin Steak House is sure to please even the most jaded food connoisseur.
Benjamin Steak House is located at 52 East 41st Street, (212) 297-9177 and is open seven days a week, Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-Close, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m.-Close.
