Texas has beef with the Big Apple and New Yorkers do not take it lightly.
The Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick van de Staat called on the popular New York Strip-Steak on Friday to rename the 'Texas Strip', because 'Liberal New York should not be the honor for our hard-working ranchers.'
The Republican's proposal did not fit well with New Yorkers – in particular those who own or work in steakhouses in the Big Apple, who warned the politician: “Did not mess with New York.”
Todd Shapiro, owner of Albany's War Room, even threatened the southern state with a lawsuit of several millions of dollars if they try to have him changed his menu.
“Oh my God, it's so ridiculous. Even if they change it, I go behind it as the New York Strip, 'Harry Sinanaj, who runs Ben & Jack's Steakhouse in Midtown East, Raw Story said.
Others went to social media to share their opinion about Patrick's proposal, as someone called it the 'stupidest waste of time and money'.
'It is called a New York strip because the piece of meat, with the bone, looks like the geographical circumference of the state of New York. It had nothing to do with steakhouses from New York! It will also not suddenly change its shape in Texas with a house account, “they added.
Lieutenant -Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, has called on to be renamed the New York Strip item to rename the 'Texas Strip'. (Shown: File photo of a strip item in New York)
Todd Shapiro (photo), owner of Albany's War Room Steakhouse, said that he will also take legal steps if Patrick's plan is entertained, adding that it can cause a huge economic impact for his company and many others in the city
New Yorkers responded quickly to Patrick's proposal, with many who close the politician (depicted in 2020)
Another said, “It is a NY strip forever stopping to change history.”
GOV Patrick, 74, demanded the change in a long -term post on X: “Only because a restaurant in New York with the name Texas Beef does not mean a New York strip in the 19th century that we should keep doing that.”
Patrick, who has served under governor Greg Abbott since 2015 and then announced that legal actions will be taken to try to correct the name that he hopes will be 'throughout the country and all over the world'.
The New York Strip was called at Delmonico's, a prestigious 197-year-old steak house in the Big Apple.
The lush Fine Dining-Etablissement, which opened its doors in 1837, initially mentioned the iconic steak as a 'New York Strip' on the menu, Chowhound reported.
The name quickly became popular and served as the standard for states throughout the country.
“Our historic restaurant pioneered these cuts of steak, which are still found on menus and in butcher shops in the US,” Delmonico's said the New York Post after the announcement of Patrick's plan.
'The name is a tribute to a culinary tradition that dates from the 19th century. You can change the name to what you want, but there is a real history behind these steaks that we will continue to honor. '
The luxury eatery is not the only one who is angry about the proposed name change, because Steakhouses have weighed the idea about the Big Apple.
'Do you remember the Alamo? What happens to the Alamo will happen [Texas Lt. Gov.] Then Patrick when he rumbles with our steak, 'Todd Shapiro, owner of Albany's War Room Steakhouse told The Post.
The New York Strip was called in Delmonico's (photo), a prestigious 197-year-old Steak House in the Big Apple
Shapiro said he will also take legal action if Patrick's plan is entertained, adding that it could cause a huge economic impact for his company and many others in the city.
“I plan to serve a one million dollars against the state of Texas if they want to get the New York comic from my menu,” he said.
“Do you hear” don't mess with Texas “? “Well, mess with New York. I will make you an offer that you can't refuse.”
Alan Rosen, the owner of Junior's restaurant in Brooklyn, is also furious with the idea of ​​Patrick.
'This guy should find something else with his free time – we have more urgent problems in our country. Are we now going to call New York Cheesecake Athens Cheesecake? “Said Rosen.
'We have a Texas – I mean New York Strip Steak at our location in Las Vegas. New York has a better ring. '
Another leader in the industry told The Outlet that, regardless of what people call the cut of beef, New York does the best.
'We cook the strip steak better than [Texas]. They produce it, but we know what to do with it, “said a manager at Empire Steakhouse.
Patrick, who has served under governor Greg Abbott since 2015 and then announced that legal actions are being taken to try to correct the name that he hopes will “catch on all over the country and all over the world”
The Republican Lt. Governor suggested that an official change of name for the popular piece of meat would better match the abundance of cattle from Texas, according to a post he shared with X on Friday
However, Patrick suggested that the historic roots of the '19th century' were not relevant today, and claimed that there was no reason to keep using it.
After meeting the Texas Veevoeders and beef claims last week, Patrick started to wonder why New York can claim the steak.
'Out of curiosity, I asked each of them their favorite piece of meat. A few comics said in New York. I asked why we didn't call it “Texas Strip” because New York mainly has dairy cows, “he said.
“The Senate of Texas will submit a simultaneous resolution to officially change the name of the New York Strip in the 'Texas Strip' in the Lone Star State,” said the Republican.
'We ask restaurants to change the name of this strip of meat the next time they reprint their menus, and supermarkets to do the same. We want this to work throughout the country and all over the world. '
Although his proposal may not seem to be a 'serious' issue at the moment, Patrick explained that the 'simple resolution Texas Beef' will help to improve.
“That's good for the cattle industry in Texas. The cattle associations certainly liked the idea. Liberal New York should not get the honor for our hard -working farmers. We promote the Texas brand on everything that has been made or grown in Texas because it benefits our economy and jobs, “he continued.
The Lieutenant Gouverneur continued with the pleasure of one of the new executive orders from President Donald Trump – to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
From January 1, 2025, the state of New York had around 1.4 million cattle, including calves. About 111,000 of the animals were specific beef cows
The cut of a New York strip comes from the short loins at the top of the cow, a soft and soft area that produces the juicy steak that is loved by millions
“After the session ends this summer, I might take a short cruise over the Gulf of America and have a juicy medium-suldant Texas strip,” wrote Patrick.
From January 1, 2025, the state of New York has around 1.4 million cattle, including calves. About 111,000 of the animals are specific beef cows, according to an overview of agriculture.
Texas, on the other hand, has around 12.2 million cattle heads, including 4.4 million beef cows – more than any other state in the country, which strengthens its position as a prominent beef producer.
While many people struck Patrick's ideas, others support it, as someone wrote: “New Yorker's are nice enough, but they don't know a steak.”
'I am at the Texas strip. I will grill a grilling tonight while I look at the Gulf of America. '
“Texas Strip,” wrote another. “I get my comics from the freezer and the out screen of NY in favor of Texas.”
Another added: 'Texas strip it is !!!!!'
Dailymail.com contacted Patrick's Office for comments.
