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Television and newspaper executives, in town for a look-see, sat down to steaks at downtown chophouses while rookie embed reporters drank at the Mexican dive El Bait Shop.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2020

But while they’re renowned, these chophouses are notoriously expensive, and reservations aren’t always easy to snag.

From Washington Post • Jan. 30, 2019

We have said a good deal, now and then, about some of the taverns and chophouses we enjoy; but the one that tingles most strongly in our bosom is one that doesn't exist.

From Plum Pudding Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned by Morley, Christopher