The family visits the New York meat markets, hand-selecting the best from an already narrow selection of USDA Prime beef. Once acquired, Forman’s wife, Marsha, hired a retired USDA inspector to teach her the secrets to selecting beef, a skill that has since been passed down through four generations of Forman family owners. Sol Forman and his family purchased the restaurant at an auction in 1950 from the namesake’s sons. Peter Luger Steak House Las Vegas at Caesars Palace - Steak for Three, Appetizers and Vegetables (Credit Caesars Entertainment)įirst opened in 1887, the legendary Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn continues its 135-year commitment to aging and serving America’s highest-quality beef.