LongHorn Steakhouse Launches Bizarre New Jewelry for Valentine's Day
Couples never agree on everything. Should the apartment be hot or cold? Do we want to go out this weekend or stay in? Should steak be cooked well done (ew) or so rare it's mooing?
The first two questions may never be resolved. As for the steak? Couples may finally be able to reach a compromise thanks to the latest offering from LongHorn Steakhouse. But this offering won't be on the menu.
What Is a Steak Commitment Ring, Anyway?
Remember when the Jonas Brothers had their promise rings? LongHorn's steak commitment rings are kind of like that, but for people who have no concern about their cholesterol. The meat-forward chain has launched a series of silver rings just in time for Valentine's Day. These rings come in two styles and five "temperatures" — well done, medium well, medium, medium rare, and rare. (Sorry purists, no black and blue option.) The color of the stone corresponds to the selected temperature.
While the rings aren't edible — or at least don't appear to be — they have a few edible components. They feature real LongHorn seasoning, and there's even a real piece of LongHorn steak inside the stone. So if you and your ring survive a zombie apocalypse, you can crack it open for a quick boost of iron and protein.
There are two band sizes available: one thick and one thin. Based on the promotional images, the stone in the rare option appears most vibrant. Even someone who orders their steak well done may opt for the rare-colored ring purely for cosmetic reasons. That said, even the well done stone appears to have a good bit of red in it. Could you imagine if your partner bought you a brown-grey ring?
How to Get LongHorn's Steak Commitment Rings
LongHorn's steak commitment rings will be available to order via the steakhouse's website starting on February 4 at 2pm. Each ring is $50 — not so expensive it's unaffordable, yet not so cheap it'll turn your finger green — and comes with a "Valentine's Day surprise." Could it be their tableside steak sauce?