The sign in front of Wolfgangs Steakhouse in Beverly Hills. Note the fine print, which reads, By Wolfgang Zwiener. A lawsuit was recently brought against Zwiener by Wolfgang Puck, who is concerned that the public will confuse Zwieners steakhouse with his own nearby steakhouse, Cut. (Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
The interior of Cut, Wolfgang Pucks steakhouse in the posh Beverly Wilshire hotel. The sleek and modern design is by Richard Meier. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
The interior of Wolfgangs Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener. Wolfgangs is designed to resemble a traditional New York steakhouse with lots of dark wood and white tablecloths. (Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
The food at Cut is more gourmet than Wolfgangs no-frills fare. Here Chef Ari Rosenson prepares mini Kobe sliders in Cuts kitchen. (Richard Hartog / Los Angeles Times)
At Wolfgangs Steakhouse the focus is on the steak, and the sides are no frills additions. Executive Chef Amiro Cruz gets ready to grill a monster piece of beef. (Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Cut is known for its juicy porterhouse steak, pictured here. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Steak for two is cooked to perfection at Wolfgangs Steakhouse in Beverly Hills. (Carlos Chavez / Los Angeles Times)