Before Meat Madness, I made some predictions.  I knew bacon would win, figured steak would be upset, and knew pulled pork would make a run.  In turns out I won, no rigging involved.  And my reward?  A 25 dollar gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse.  

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There is nothing better than a steak grilled outside in the summertime.  The aroma and sensation of cooking one’s own dinner over an open flame are both very primitive and satisfying feelings.  Not to mention the flavor of marbled beef cooked medium rare (my taste) along with all the appropriate sides makes for perfection incarnate.
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Click HERE to see the initial post about Meat Madness and full 32 meat bracket.  Click HERE to view a preview of the final four match-ups.
Update: Voting on this match-up is now closed. By a vote of 465 (57%) – 351, (43%), Bacon has defeated Steak to earn the title of the greatest meat.
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Click HERE to head back to the initial post about Meat Madness.  Click the bracket below to see where we stand at the start of  the Elite 8 match-ups.

Update: Voting on this match-up is now closed. Steak easily defeats Lamb with 77% of the vote to win the Red Meat region and head into the [...]

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Here is where we stand after two rounds of voting. We are down to the Elite 8 of meats. Elite 8 match-ups begin next week at Noon each day.
Click the bracket below to see a larger version.

Here is a preview of next week’s match-ups:
Monday: Red Meat Region #1 Steak vs. #2 Lamb
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Click HERE to head back to the main post about Meat Madness and view the entire bracket.

Update: Voting on these two match-ups is now closed.  Steak defeated Roast Beef in a landslide, 88% to 12%.  Buffalo just barely edged out Veal by 13 votes, 52% to 48%.
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Ladies and gentlemen, So Good is pleased to announce the premiere of “So Good Presents: Meat Madness.” In this tournament style, 32 meat face-off, So Good readers will vote on what is the greatest meat over the next 25 days.   The bracket of all 32 contenders appears below.  We have 4 regions. The “Red” [...]

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AdAge summarizes the controversy over Starbucks logo.
Papa John’s will offer whole wheat pizza crusts.
A Japanese brewery will make the worlds first “space beer.”
Today is National Grape Popsicle day.
Maverick McCain Orders Tuna Salad When Everyone Else is Getting Turkey.
Potato Asparagus Salad with Mustard Dressing.
Flatiron Steak with Herb Butter and French Fries.
Steak with Chimichurri Sauce.
Peanut Butter Pie.

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Pizza ingredient costs are rising, and sales are falling.
Anheuser-Busch’s CEO says the company will not be sold “on my watch.”
A nice analysis of advertising campaigns for McDonald’s & Burger King.
Pat Bertoletti has won the Acme World Oyster Eating championship with 35 dozen oysters in 8 minutes.
Best Bites interviews Wolfgang Puck.
Sugar Laws makes Smoked pheasant salad.
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Pizza.com has been sold for $2.6 million.
The Wall Street Journal interviews Burger King’s CEO.
Kim Kardashian is having trouble giving up junk food.
Scheiss Weekly’s ketchup usage is troubling; reminding me of my post, Ketchup Lovers are Ruining Ketchup.
AdAge looks at the plummeting sales and poor marketing strategy of Miller Genuine Draft.
Holy City Style and Beef Aficionado [...]

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Erin Zimmer thinks that Whoppie Pies are the new cupcakes.
Serious Eats reviews this week’s episode of Top Chef.
Grub Street has an interview with booted chef Erik Hopfinger.
Slate has a history of the hangover.
A Georgia bar gives patrons their own personal beer taps.
Red Bull is introducing a new cola.
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Yes, that’s right, today is March 14th, otherwise known as Valentine’s Day for men, otherwise known as Steak & BJ day.

Now, please to be enjoying this Steak & BJ day public service announcement from Break.com
Steak – Watch more free videos

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PETA….no not that PETA, but PETA (People for the Eating of Tasty Animals) has declared this Saturday, March 15th, to be “Eat a Tasty Animal for PETA Day.” They have even posted a Facebook event to mark this occasion.

The creators of this event/group are urging everyone to spend this Saturday eating a tasty animal, wherever [...]

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The 10 geekiest cocktails ever.
Good Magazine looks at America’s tastiest streets.
Endless Simmer notes tonight’s premiere of Top Chef Season 4, and points us to a Washington Post chat with Gail Simmons and Hung.
SlashFood reports on a frozen pizza taste test.
The Delicious Life opines on McDonald’s hash browns.
Chez Pim praises the online cooking show “John Bull’s [...]

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My favorite DC falafel joint, Amsterdam Falafel, is now accepting Euros.
Eva Longoria has opened her own restaurant.
Heat, Eat, Review tries Honey Crunchy Chicken Corn Dogs.
Candy Addict reviews a Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg.
Portland now has a vegan strip club.
A long interview with Tom Colicchio & Padma Lakshmi from Top Chef.
The Red Hook taco vendors issue in [...]

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Minnesota bars are treating all customers as “performers” in order to get around the new smoking ban.
Porn star Sarah Katherine Lewis has written a book called Sex and Bacon.
The Impulsive Buy reviews new Snapple antioxidant water.
Corn Flakes turn 111 today.
A look at the favorite foods of American Presidents from the past.
Vote Fraud at the Burger [...]

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Well, I guess this is the third Patton Oswalt clip in my three part series. It’s a three part series because I haven’t found any other Patton Oswalt clips about food. There’s no picture for this one, it’s just a sound clip. So um, yeah. Enjoy.

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Tabloid Baby follows up on So Good’s coverage of who actually invented the cream cheese filled bagel.
Eater reports on the AV Club taste test of the Cheeseburger in a can.
Washington Post looks at late-night food options in DC.
AdAge thinks Starbucks closing for 3 1/2 hours the other day was a “brilliant marketing stunt.”
Five Guys is [...]

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Bobby Flay has yet another new TV show.
Grub Street interviews Padma Lakshmi from Top Chef, who pretty much confirms that she loves smoking pot. I’m still single Padma….
Slashfood reports that a recent taste test determined Los Angeles has the best tap water.
158 fast food meals for 500 calories or less.
Red Meat & Gin makes a [...]

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