rib eye
noun
: the large piece of meat that lies along the outer side of the rib (as of a steer)
also
: a serving of this
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Not only are 22 rib eye steaks stolen from Aunt Orsa’s, but the restaurant becomes the target of a tirade of negative reviews — leading its namesake owner to wonder if they’re being sabotaged.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 July 2025
Signature menu items include soft pretzels and provolone fondue, BBQ pork belly nachos, Korean-style rib eye cap; black truffle mushroom Detroit-style pizza, Mongolian short rib served with a soft egg on a bed of crispy rice, chicken cacio e pepe pasta, crispy chicken katsu sandwich and more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
But perhaps most unusual is that many of the cuts, such as rib eyes, come from Holstein cattle, normally known as a dairy breed.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Fresh fare like a fried octopus ceviche and grilled prime rib eye tacos await, with wine and cocktails perfect for pairing.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 July 2025
Signature menu items include soft pretzels and provolone fondue, BBQ pork belly nachos, Korean-style rib eye cap; black truffle mushroom Detroit-style pizza, Mongolian short rib served with a soft egg on a bed of crispy rice, chicken cacio e pepe pasta, crispy chicken katsu sandwich and more.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
But perhaps most unusual is that many of the cuts, such as rib eyes, come from Holstein cattle, normally known as a dairy breed.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Fresh fare like a fried octopus ceviche and grilled prime rib eye tacos await, with wine and cocktails perfect for pairing.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Rib eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rib%20eye. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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