The Bountiful Gourmet has to admit that he loves finding great buys at local restaurants, places that often slip by unnoticed but are true treasures. Some of our best meals have been at places we just drove by, saw a sign that caught our eye, and we were pleasantly (or not so pleasantly) surprised.
However, the Bountiful Gourmet also knows a good deal when he sees one, and when we were invited to a press party to kick off the new Morton’s Steakhouse “Bar Bites” menu, we couldn’t pass.  For anyone who loves beef, Morton’s is well known for their huge portions, great quality, and not so inexpensive pricing. The Bountiful Gourmet has had some good steaks all across America, but Morton’s is up there with Ruth Chris, Peter Luger and other such rarefied names.  The economy has really created some great bargains, and few could match Morton’s $6 Bar Bites menu. Yes, you heard me right, $6!!!!  Well, what do you get for six bucks? Quite a lot actually. The Mini Cheeseburger Trio is a standout. The little sliders actually equal more than a half pound of prime beef. They come with cheddar cheese, tomato slices, iceberg lettuce (do without) and onion served on silver dollar rolls. These morsels were delectable and we could have devoured a half dozen or more of these without realizing it. Our personal favorite was the Four Petite Filet Mignon sandwiches, with mustard mayo on soft rolls. This is beef at its finest and we’ll be returning to Morton’s just for another taste. Excuse me, I have to wipe the drool as I write this.  Chicken fingers lovers (oops, we’re sorry), Chicken Goujonette lovers will enjoy the fried chicken strips, again with the very tasty honey mustard. Want something lighter? How about trying the Crab, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, with toasted bread croutons. A mighty tasty offering. Why is Morton’s being so generous with the goods? Like everyone else, they want to stimulate business, and they know that once you tried the bar bites, you will be tempted to take that next step up to the dinner menu. And Morton’s is truly a place where the quality stands out. Service is excellent and the comforting décor makes for a pleasant evening of dining.