Hard Times
Last time I described Hard Times I talked about a few of their dishes and their chili. This time I wanted to describe their steak and cheese. I really like this dish. There are not many places to get a steak and cheese in downtown Raleigh. The Brass Grille has or had an excellent one years ago, but I haven’t been there in a while (guess I need to go back and see what’s going on there). Otherwise, you’re kind of outta luck for a steak and cheese in downtown. That doesn’t make Hard Times slack off though. They start with fresh steak that’s pre-cut, but not pre cooked. I think this is key, none of that steak-and-cheese-strip stuff. I like mine with grilled peppers and onions. Finish it off with cheese on a grilled hoagie roll, a side of fries and you’ve got a steak and cheese that is not just satisfactory, but tasty, quick and convenient.
–Matt