A couple days ago I wrote about the bacon appetizer at Psycho Suzi’s in Minneapolis, MN. Psycho Suzi’s is a very casual establishment – their bacon appetizer is served on toothpicks.

 

On the other end of the bacon appetizer spectrum is the bacon at Manny’s Steakhouse which is located just a few miles across town from Psycho Suzi’s. Both establishments use applewood smoked bacon, but that’s about where the similarities end. Manny’s is a traditional upscale steakhouse, so I guess you could say their bacon appetizer has slightly more “class” (ie a higher price tag).

 

For $11.95 you get two thick – and I mean THICK – slices of grilled applewood smoked bacon. The meat is on the crispy side and the velvety strips of fat are incredibly rich – I barely made it through one of the slices myself. If you find yourself at Manny’s (they also have a Miami location), I suggest sharing one of these appetizers with a friend – particularly if you’re planning to chase it with a steak.