Five:: March 17th, 2023
Each week in our ‘Friday Top Five’ segment, we feature five things we thought were interesting, notable, or culturally significant. This week we are showcasing how to make the perfect steak, we turn to Laurent Dagenais, highlighting ‘A Spy Among Friends’ with Damon Lewis, AlphaTheta Corporation aka Pioneer DJ has released OPUS-QUAD, one of their most forward-thinking units to date, Chicago-based YouTuber/former partner Anders Erickson shows us how to make the perfect Coffee Negroni, and Jordan brand is set to release their Summer 2023 lineup and there is some heat.
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Story-1:: Ribeye Steak with Laurent Dagenais
Overview: In an epic quest to make the perfect steak, we turn to Laurent Dagenais. Pull out the steaks at room temperature at least 25 minutes before grilling. Using a paper towel, pat dry the steaks. Drizzle the olive oil over the steaks and season heavily with salt on all surfaces. In a bbq, place steaks directly on a hot grill (pre-heated at 400°F). Get some nice grill marks on all surface until you get a nice crust. Cook until you’re preferred doneness. Using a meat thermometer is recommended on big pieces like this. Place the steaks on a resting tray and rest for the same amount of time that it was on the grill to allow juices to stay inside the meat.
While the meat is resting, in a small saucepan, bring the vinegar and the wine to a boil with the shallots and the tarragon sprig. Season with freshly cracked black peppercorn. Reduce the liquid to almost dry, you should be left with about 45 ml (3 tbsp). Strain over a mixing bowl making sure to squeeze all of that shallot and tarragon goodness.
Place the mixing bowl over a double boiler and using a whisk, beat the vinegar/wine reduction with the egg yolks until the mix thickens and becomes foamy. Remove from the double boiler and drizzle in the melted butter while whisking constantly. Add the chopped tarragon. Check the seasoning, if the sauce is too thick, add a bit of warm water while whisking. Keep at room temperature and place back onto a double boiler a few seconds before serving to reheat.
Ingredients:
1 Ribeye steak bone in (70 Oz)
4 tbsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Oven Roasted Potatoes
5-6 large Russet potatoes (cut in wedges)
3 sprigs Rosemary (chopped)
6 cloves of garlic (smashed)
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp paprika
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper
Béarnaise Sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar
1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
2 shallots (chopped)
1 sprig of fresh tarragon
4 egg yolks
3/4 cup (180 ml) butter (melted + cooled down)
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh tarragon
Salt and pepper
Story-2:: Shows to Watch
Overview: A Spy Among Friends, is based on the New York Times best-selling book, this series dramatizes the true story of Nicholas Elliott and Kim Philby, two British spies and lifelong friends. Philby was the most notorious British defector and Soviet double agent in history.
Links: Website
Story-3:: Tech + Music
Overview: AlphaTheta Corporation aka Pioneer DJ has released OPUS-QUAD, a professional all-in-one DJ system from its Pioneer DJ brand. The OPUS-QUAD puts professional DJs in control of their music, creating harmony between design, musical playability, and offers multiple advanced features such as standalone 4-deck playback. All this combines to provide a spectacular DJ experience that DJs can harness to inspire their audience in any space or location.
Story-4:: Drink of the Week
Overview: If you love the classic Negroni, try this one. You get that signature bitterness from the Campari accompanied by rich tones of coffee, perfect for going into the autumn months. Serve over a big lump of ice, or straight-up in a nice coup. We’re also hosting our very first giveaway on the channel! I’m so pumped about this - huge thanks to our collaborators on this one so we could make an epic giveaway happen. Be sure to sign up if you’re in the US - winners will be announced in next week’s video (not in the comments!) so be there or be square.
THE COFFEE NEGRONI RECIPE
1 oz. (30 ml) Beefeater Gin
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Campari
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
Expressed lemon oil
Story-5:: Jordan Brand SS23
Overview: Nineteen different drops, ranging from the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG to the Air Jordan 14 are confirmed to hit stores in April, May, and June 2023; although this batch does not encompass all that’s on the ledger as collaborations, limited editions, and other surprises are surely in store. Thanks to the good people over at Sneakers News for pull the list of all the new Jordans.
Air Jordan 1 “Lucky Green” (Must Have)
Air Jordan 3 “Lucky Green” (Might Need)
Air Jordan 5 “Light Orewood Brown” (Maybe Need)
Air Jordan 6 “Toro” (Must have, STJ + Bulls + Chicago)
Links: Website
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