Dining Guide

Bistecca

We loved our herb-marinated porterhouse steak, carved table-side; we marveled at the stunning renovation of the former flower shop; we basked in the attention of a first-rate server. In short, we spent an awesome evening at the newest venture of chef Alberto Baffoni and Abbas Hussein, the owner of Sorrento, a lower Westheimer neighbor. Tapenade and crusty bread, followed by an arugula salad with fennel, pecorino cheese, and pear poached in red wine, led up to the shared Bistecca Fiorentina and creamed spinach, washed down with a fruity zinfandel. Sleek black and white decor with a splash of yellow, an inviting bar, and live piano music add panache.