John Q`s Steakhouse celebrates 20

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Jennifer Schertz
Certified Angus Beef LLC
330-345-2333, ext. 283
jschertz@certifiedangusbeef.com
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John Q’s Steakhouse celebrates 20-year partnership
CLEVELAND – April 10, 2009 – John
Q’s Steakhouse, a dining landmark on
Cleveland’s downtown Public Square for
three decades, recently celebrated its 20th
anniversary as a Certified Angus Beef ®
brand partner.
“Our association with the Certified
Angus Beef ® brand has been a great
one,” said John Q’s owner Rick Cassara.
“The stringent and demanding brand
standards ensure consistency. I rely on
that quality to keep my customers
happy.”
Kyle Miller, left, and Leslee Marshall, right, both
of Certified Angus Beef LLC, present a custom
framed print to John Q’s Steakhouse owner Rick
Cassara, center, in honor of the landmark
restaurant’s 20-year partnership with the
brand.
John F. Stika, president of Certified
Angus Beef LLC, said he’s proud of the longtime partnership, and appreciates the
standard of excellence John Q’s exemplifies.
“John Q’s is truly a landmark dining destination in Cleveland, and we are honored
to have been their partner for so many years,” said Stika. “Their commitment is
very gratifying and we appreciate the confidence they continue to demonstrate in
the brand.”
“We have been a real proponent of the brand because it always delivers great
quality,” said Cassara, who has owned John Q’s since 1992. “We never have to
worry about the quality of the product. In fact, after all of these years, I can’t say
that we’ve ever had any problems.”
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-2John Q’s, a downtown destination for decades, features the Certified Angus Beef ®
brand for all steaks and beef items on its menu. Specialties include a Certified
Angus Beef ® strip steak accented with a cognac, mustard and peppercorn sauce.
Cassara notes the filet mignon and bone-in “cowboy” ribeye are top sellers. A 12ounce bone-in filet mignon is a recent and very successful addition to the menu,
adds Cassara. Many diners are also choosing to share a 24-ounce Porterhouse for
two, which Cassara says offers great value and a great dining experience.
The Certified Angus Beef ® brand is a cut above USDA Prime, Choice and Select.
Enjoyed for its flavor, tenderness and juiciness, the brand is Angus beef at its
best ®. Less than 8% of all beef can achieve the brand’s benchmark standards. It is
proudly offered at more than 13,500 of the most discerning restaurants and retailers
in the United States and 45 other countries. For more information, visit
www.certifiedangusbeef.com.
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