Today in History: President Abraham Lincoln shot
Today in history:
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth during a performance of the play 'Our American Cousin' at Ford's Theatre in Washington; Lincoln was taken to a boarding house across the street and died the following morning at 7:22 am.
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In 1828, the first edition of Noah Webster's 'American Dictionary of the English Language' was published.
In 1912, the British liner RMS Titanic collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 p.m., ship's time, and began sinking. (The ship went under two and a half hours later, killing over 1,500 people.)
In 1910, William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game as the Washington Senators beat the Philadelphia Athletics 3-0.
In 1935, the devastating 'Black Sunday' dust storm descended upon the central Plains as hundreds of thousands of tons of airborne topsoil turned a sunny afternoon into total darkness.
In 1981, the first test flight of America's first operational space shuttle, the Columbia, ended successfully with a landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
In 2021, A white former suburban Minneapolis police officer, Kim Potter, was charged with second-degree manslaughter for killing 20-year-old Black motorist Daunte Wright in a shooting that ignited days of unrest. (Potter would be found guilty and serve 16 months in prison.)
Today's Birthdays: Former NYPD detective Frank Serpico is 89. Actor Julie Christie is 85. Rock musician Ritchie Blackmore is 80. Actor Peter Capaldi is 67. Actor Brad Garrett is 65. Actor Robert Carlyle is 64. Golf Hall of Famer Meg Mallon is 62. Baseball Hall of Famer Greg Maddux is 59. Actor Anthony Michael Hall is 57. Actor Adrien Brody is 52. Rapper Da Brat is 51. Actor Sarah Michelle Gellar is 48. Actor-producer Rob McElhenney is 48. Actor Abigail Breslin is 29.
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After waiting a few minutes for our table to be ready, a hostess escorted us into the dining room. Inside, we were greeted by an accent wall painted with a Union Jack that led to the main dining room. Ramsay was born in Scotland but raised in England, and many of his restaurants have a distinctly British flair. We liked that the main dining room was completely separate from the rest of the resort, creating a more private and immersive dining experience compared to other restaurants we dined at during the week, which were right on the casino floor. The dining room had a mix of regular chairs, high-backed chairs, and booths. We were seated at a booth, meaning our party of two had plenty of room to spread out. The dining room's overall aesthetic was cozy yet modern. Its muted color scheme was earth greens and blues, with pops of red throughout. It felt romantic, with luxe leather seating and candles placed on each table. Still, it was well-lit; no one would struggle to read the menu thanks to the overhead lighting. The place settings had a touch of elegance. We were each given a cloth napkin, two forks, and a butter knife. I was given a steak knife when I ordered my entrée. We both ordered drinks from the specialty cocktail menu. I ordered the Supersonic G&T ($18), which is Ramsay's version of a classic gin and tonic. It contained yuzu, grapefruit syrup, and grapefruit juice, which made the drink slightly sweeter and more flavorful than the standard cocktail. I thought it was light and refreshing, and paired well with all of the dishes we tried. My friend ordered the British Culprit ($18), the restaurant's take on an espresso martini made with rum instead of vodka. It was sweet but not creamy, which is just how she likes her espresso martinis. It was the "perfect pick-me-up" after a day of traveling to Atlantic City from New York. Our server started us off with two house rolls and butter. The rolls were warm and sprinkled with salt, and the butter was just soft enough to spread onto the bread. The bread was slightly sweet, and while the butter didn't have a ton of flavor on its own, we were thankful to have a small bite to curb our appetites before the rest of our food arrived. We consulted with our waiter on the most popular appetizers. He recommended the smoked wagyu beef tartare. He explained that the beef tartare ($30) was smoked to add even more flavor to the dish. I'm a huge fan of this French dish, so I simply had to try it and compare it to other ones I've had in the past. The egg yolk was perfectly creamy, and the beef tartare itself was absolutely packed with flavor. The tartare, made with lemon zest, red onion, capers, and a quail egg yolk, was served with Yukon Gold potato chips. This was by far one of the best beef tartares I've ever had — and I've been to Paris multiple times. I could tell that the beef was high quality, and it certainly wasn't lacking in the flavor department — it was perfectly salty, savory, and the smoke flavor really came through. However, $30 felt a little steep considering the size of this appetizer. It was just about enough for two people to get a decent portion, so those dining with a larger group might feel a bit disappointed. While the potato chips added a balanced textural element to the dish, they also felt slightly low-brow next to the tartare. I would have preferred a few pieces of crispy bread. For our second course, we split the wedge salad. The market wedge salad ($18) was presented beautifully. Two heads of baby iceberg lettuce were absolutely drenched in deliciously creamy Stilton blue cheese dressing and topped with red onion slices. The dressing was poured over the lettuce, and the salad plate was also lightly smeared with dressing underneath the rest of the salad, ensuring that every bite was covered. The salad was a bold yet refreshing take on the classic wedge salad. The iceberg lettuce provided a cool, crunchy base that contrasted well with the smoky richness of the pieces of applewood-smoked bacon, while the slices of heirloom tomatoes and crisp chunks of English cucumber added bright notes to the dish. The creamy, tangy, and unapologetically pungent dressing brought the entire dish together in a symphony of flavors. If you're a fan of blue cheese, definitely order this salad. My friend ordered the branzino as her main dish. The pan-seared branzino ($59) was served with rock shrimp, artichokes, kalamata olives, shaved fennel, sundried tomatoes, and lemon broth. The dish was beautifully presented. It was on the lighter side for an entrée, but after the bread, beef tartare, and dressing-coated salad, she was ready for a slight reprieve. The branzino appeared to be heavily inspired by Mediterranean dishes. While the restaurant showcases British staples like beef Wellington and roast chicken, we were excited to see other culinary influences woven throughout the menu. The branzino, for instance, had a distinctly Mediterranean flair. It was served on a bed of kalamata olives, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes, which delivered bold flavor without weighing the dish down. The fish had a crispy skin while retaining its tenderness. The base of the dish was almost like a stew, and could have been eaten with a spoon. It tasted like a delicious "ecosystem" of Mediterranean flavor, my friend said, and left her feeling satisfied but not stuffed. For my entrée, I decided to splash out and order the most expensive steak a-la-carte on the menu. I ordered the 8-ounce American wagyu filet. At $120, it's both the most expensive cut of steak and the most expensive item on the restaurant's menu. There's also a triple-seared Japanese A5 steak on the menu, which was priced per ounce, but I ordered the most expensive based on the price listed on the menu. I ordered my steak medium-rare, which the waiter recommended. This steak was supremely tender, but not what I expected from a wagyu cut. I don't pretend to be an expert on steak, but I was a bit surprised when I cut into the filet. I expected more marbling. That said, the flavor and tenderness won me over. The steak was boldly seasoned with pepper, with a beautifully seared crust that gave way to melt-in-your-mouth, buttery meat inside. The steak was undeniably delicious. However, for over $100, it came with no sides other than a light smearing of jus and a dollop of whole-grain mustard. Yes, the steak did speak for itself. But I think I would have been just as happy with a 16-ounce New York strip ($80) or an 8-ounce filet ($70). I'm not sure I would order it again solely based on the price. We were both too full to even consider dessert, so we opted for a pre-casino cocktail instead. Eager to try more of the cocktails on the restaurant's menu, we each ordered a spicy margarita to fuel us through a night of exploring Atlantic City. The Mayahuel margarita ($18) was made with Patron silver tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime, passion fruit, and jalapeño. It was spicy and salty, and was the perfect end to our meal, priming us to live it up in Atlantic City. Our meal was expensive at $320, but it was worth it. We'd go back, but I would order a different entrée. After tax and tip, our bill at Gordon Ramsay Steak came to $320 for two appetizers, two entrées, and four cocktails. While that's more than my friend and I would typically spend on a dinner out, I did order one of the most expensive cuts of steak on the menu. Next time, I'd probably opt for a cheaper cut of steak but order the same appetizers and cocktails.
