Filet Mignon's Name Wasn't Coined By The French
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Filet mignon steak has become synonymous with luxury. Here is the surprising history of who actually coined the moniker in reference to this cut of beef.
555 East American Steakhouse - FILET MIGNON: The name is French for “cute filet.” The “filet” meaning thick, boneless, slice and mignon meaning “dainty.” How do you like your steak prepared? #filetmignon #
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Filet Mignon: A french term that was surprisingly coined by an American writer in the early 1900s but was quickly adopted worldwide. Often…
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