A couple of years ago I purchased a Groupon for half off at Pierpont’s Union Station. The restaurant is located inside Union Station Kansas City and if you are ever in the area I would highly recommend it. Inside Union Station is historical architecture reminiscent of the days of the Harvey Houses. Actually there is a Harvey’s Restaurant located in the center of Union Station with the decor and ambiance of a bygone era. Walking through the halls takes you back to a time of elegance. We celebrated our anniversary by having dinner at Pierpont’s. I ordered the Ancho Chili Coffee Rubbed Steak and I must say it was one of the finest steaks I have ever tasted. I found an online site in Kansas City where independently owned restaurants will post some of their most popular recipes online and they just happened to share my favorite steak. The original recipe called for a Grand Marnier Butter which I skipped in my recipe. In the future I might make my own Ancho Espresso butter, however with or without the butter, this steak screams flavor. And just in case you didn’t already know, this might possibly be the best steak I’ve ever grilled at home!
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