June 5, 2008 | Food + Drink, For The Boys

Prime Gifts for Dad

Whoever said that the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, must have known about Allen Brothers.

With their great assortment of prime beef steaks, smoked Canadian bacon and chicken pot pies, everything at Allen Brothers seems tailor made for the boys. To get some ideas for Father’s Day, we reached out to pro golfer (and PGA Champion), Jeff Sluman, who is a both a foodie and a Dad as well as a celebrity spokesperson for the family owned steak company.

You’ve always been a fan of Allen Brothers. What are your top picks ?
All of the prime meats are great, I like the dry aged cuts the best. You can put together just about any combination and have Allen Brothers send it to you. They have all sorts of delivery options. Other items that are amazing are the bacon and the skirt steaks. For dessert, Great Grandma’s Chocolate Cake (a decadent 6 layer chocolate cake with fudge icing) is a must.

Do you entertain with Allen Brothers?
I have had a lot of my fellow PGA Tour players stay at the house or come over for dinners. We always serve Allen Brothers steaks and the guys walk away asking how to get meat like that. It’s just that good!

What do Dads want for Father’s Day?
I think great gifts for Dads would be a monthly gift package from Allen Brothers, Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, a TaylorMade Driver, and a great French Bordeaux from the year of your child’s birth. I have wine from 1998 set aside for my daughter’s wedding or other special occasions for her.

Tell us about your favorite gift?
My favorite Father’s Day gift is really anything from my 10 year old daughter. It doesn’t matter what it is – I save it and treasure it.

To place your order of Allen Brothers steaks and gourmet food, visit their web site or call 1-800-957-0111.

Jeff Sluman has been a PGA Tour Player since 1983 and won the 1988 PGA Championship. He lives in Chicago with his family.