This One Takes the Cake

Article and photo by Eric H.

Jimmy's Steer House in Arlington, Mass., is best known for its delicious steaks at moderate prices, but they are also no slouches at offering incredibly tasty desserts. "Jimmy's Avalanche" might just reach the apex of dessert nirvana with its vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and honey roasted pecans in a cake form that goes well beyond your basic store-bought brand or restaurant afterthought. We're not recommending making the trip from California just to taste this dream dessert, but if you're in the area and like steak, salad and dessert in an old-school setting, by all means try Jimmy's. It's a local New England dining landmark, especially with the senior set and families looking for a good value-- and something sweet at the end of a great meal!

Jimmy's Steer House
1111 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476
Tel. (781) 646-4450