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Wolfgang’s Steakhouse at Royal Hawaiian Center is led by executive chef Diego Pacuruco and director of operations and owner’s representative Emmanuel “Manny” Cournede.
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NICOLE MONTON
When it comes to top- grade steaks and tender aged beef, it’s all in the name. Such is the case for NewYork- style Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, which has as its eponym Wolfgang Zwiener, who’s logged more than six decades of food and beverage experience.
The legendary founder’s mission to craft unforgettable meals has stood the test of time, as this restaurant is still known worldwide as the place to get the highest quality, USDA Prime Black Angus beef, which is dry- aged on premises for an average of 28 days. Pair that with Wolfgang’s
LAWRENCE TABUDLO
Steakhouse’s extensive wine list, premium spirits and phenomenal sides, and you’re in for a treat you won’t soon forget.
“(It’s) simple and concise,” shares director of operations Emmanuel “Manny” Cournede, who also serves as the owner’s representative. “This starts with sourcing the best quality beef in the market in a consistent manner, in this case, USDA Prime BlackAngusbeef.”
Cournede shares that only 2% of all beef produced in the states is considered Prime, and the cream- of-the-crop cuts of meat that make
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their way to Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is never frozen.
When dining at a famed restaurant like Wolfgang’s, it’s par for the course to order one of its signature dishes. Cournede recommends the Rib Eye Steak, 32 ounces of USDA Prime bone-in rib-eye that’s dry-aged for almost a month.
But it’s not just steak the estab- lishment is known for. Its monikered Wolfgang’s Crab Cake is made with jumbo lump crab meat and comes with a mixed green salad and a housemade tartar sauce. Or, order a Seafood Platter that comprises jum-
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lobster, jumbo lump crab meat, a housemade cocktail sauce and honey mustard.
Pair your meal with famous sides
like the Garlic Mashed Potatoes that boast fresh-cut garlic, olive oil and white pepper. And end the exquisite meal on a sweet note with Wolfgang’s Cheesecake, courtesy of
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