That is awesome, Grant. I agree; Tana is the hostess with the mostest. And the food there is great. What a nice surprise for Phyllis. Happy birthday, Phyllis.
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
What a great shout out to The Branding Iron and that's sweet that you celebrated with your wife Grant! I know she appreciate it very much too!
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Wonderful shout out for The Branding Iron and Tana McGuire. Also.....a special birthday greeting for your wife. Many happy returns of the day!

Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Barabara - yes, Tana is great. Thanks for the compliment.
Debbie - not a bad place to have a meetup.
Patricia - It was great she was surprised.
Roger - thanks. I will have her read your greeting.
WOW do those steaks look great Grant! I want to call her right NOW but I'm guessing a trip to North Dakota is not on Tana's bucket list.
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Terrific localism post, Grant. Chief Cook's mother used to work at a place called the Branding Iron, too!
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Grant, that's so wonderful of you to throw a party for your wife. So thoughtful! Great shout out for Peekskill and Tana, those steaks look divine.
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Now the Branding Iron Restaurant is my kind of eats..... and what a great way to celebrate Tana's birthday.
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Bob - I don't know if it is. She will be glad to know she has a wide group of fans.
Ron - yes, I know there I plenty of others.
Amanda - they do really look good, don't they.
Bob - they have looks of great food and they also host comedy nights.
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
Good morning Grant,
I love the photo of you and your wife..a big Happy Birthday to Tana!!! A wonderful shout out for the "Branding Iron" in Peekskill NY and it's owner Tana McGuire!
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Grant, you are a great husband, and Tana sounds like the perfect host. Sure she enjoyed her birthday!
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Dorie - thanks. I am sure Tana loves it.
Joan - my wife was surprised.
Joan Cox
Denver, CO
Those steaks look awesome and what a great idea to have her cook dinner for your wife's birthday. My BD is next week and we probably will have pizza.
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
What a wonderful friend to help you surprise your wife. Hope all your family got to attend.
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Running a reaturant has always been hard work. You need to have your nose in the books, at the public, and in the press to make it work. Nice shout out for a great place, Grant!
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Hi Grant,
it sounds like the Branding Iron is a grat place. Happy birthday to your lovely bride!
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Hello Grant,
Great shout-out for the Branding Iron and what a lovely surprise for your wife. Please wish her a Happy Birthday from Texas for me!

Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Great local post. Nice shout out for the Branding Iron.
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Susanne - it really is so many hours to run a restaurant correctly.
Wayne and Jean - Thank you for the birthday greeting.
Lisa - thanks big texas birthday greeting.
Gita - thank you.
Grant, what a great birthday party, and those steaks look wonderful!
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
You know we do everything Big in Texas! ![]()
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Joan - yes, of course not as big as the ones in Lisa's Texas.
Lisa - Yes you do and I love it.![]()
Area residents and visitors always appreciate restaurant recommendations.
Have a great day and an outstanding week.
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Roy - that is true. I love to do that myself. I am going to try your Washington's Porter when we go to Williamsburg.
Grant how fun, I remember the Briarcliff Manor, I am sure that was under different management since the times I refer to were in the late '70's..... funny part about your post...I love giving surprise parties ...but hate getting them:)
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Lou Ludwig
Boca Raton, FL
Grant Schneider
What a nice testimonial for the Branding Iron. Sounds like a winner. Doing a great job of catering is tough and it sounds like Tana does it beautifully! And what a fun party for your wife!
Jeff
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Grant
That's a stellar testimonial for Tana McGuire's branding Iron Restaurant in Peekskill New York.
Good luck and success.
Lou Ludwig
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
What a nice surprise for your wife on her birthday. WoW those steaks look great. Nice shout out for Tana ad the Branding Iron!
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY
Endre - in the 70's it might have been Torchia's Italian Restaurant at 518 North State Rd. When Tana was there it was the Tuscan Grille.
Jeff - restaurant and catering is tough for sure.
Lou - and she really does appreciate it too.
Rebecca - it was a great night and she loved it.
Good morning, Grant Schneider what a nice shout out for The Branding Iron Restaurant and its owner, Tana McGuire....I'm sure Tana is very worthy of it and appreciates this post.... and I love the photo of you and your wife....
Grant Schneider
Armonk, NY