There’s no topic that fires up a kitchen faster than a ticket reading “well-done steak.” You’d think someone had just requested ketchup on caviar. To many chefs, it’s the ultimate test of patience.

Ordering your meat “well-done” is childish, limiting and you deserve better. I can say this because I was a well-done guy. Like very well. So well, I’d ask servers, “Can the chef make my steak ...

If you’ve ever ordered your steak well done, thinking it’s the safest or most flavorful option, it’s time for a little culinary reality check. While personal preference always comes first, overcooking ...