Show 77, June 21, 2014: Alejandro Duran, General Manager, Chianina Steakhouse, Naples Island, Long Beach

Chianina SteakhouseHigh-end steakhouses with a serious bar and deep wine lists are very much in fashion these days.

How about an elegant steakhouse that serves limited availability, high-quality Italian beef, prime steaks, and sustainable seafood? There is also a well-regarded executive chef (David Coleman) overseeing things. We’ll be meeting the General Manager of Chianina Steakhouse in the Naples neighborhood of Long Beach, part of the ever expanding Michael’s Restaurant Group. We’re joined by Alejandro Duran of Chianina.

Because Chianina’s cellar space is a lot smaller than at the flagship Michaels on Naples particular attention was paid in selecting the 180 to 200 labels available. Every wine was hand-selected to pair with the menu items.

They source as much of the fresh produce used at the restaurant as available from Lot 59 urban farm located in nearby Signal Hill.