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John Travolta Enjoys $1,000 Pulp Fiction-Inspired ‘Beef Case’ At Miami’s Papi Steak

by Peace A

Published April 1, 2025

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John Travolta, 71, made a stylish entrance at Papi Steak in Miami on Saturday, March 29, for a one-of-a-kind dining experience. The restaurant, famous for its extravagant presentations, served him its signature “Beef Case,” a 55-ounce Australian Wagyu tomahawk steak, presented raw in a rhinestone-encrusted beef case.

The “Beef Case” is a spectacle, with flashing lights, sparklers, and energetic music accompanying its arrival. When the case is opened, the steak glows in golden light, while the over-the-top presentation and rich flavors transform dinner into a movie moment.

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John Travolta re-enacted the ‘Pulp Fiction’ movie scene with the steak briefcase

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Travolta didn’t just eat the steak; he turned the dinner into a full-on Pulp Fiction tribute. As the briefcase arrived, he gave a knowing nod, just like his character Vincent Vega did in the film. Sitting at the table with rapper Quavo, film producer Randall Emmett, and restaurant co-owners Dave Grutman and David “Papi” Einhorn, Travolta played along, reenacting the classic moment where Vincent and Jules unlock the film’s famous glowing briefcase.

The restaurant’s Instagram captured the actor’s reaction as he slowly opened the case, revealing the massive steak inside. Emmett, who recently directed Travolta and Quavo in the upcoming movie High Rollers, also shared clips of the moment. The playful nod to Pulp Fiction didn’t go unnoticed, with fans online praising the actor for bringing the scene to life in a whole new way.

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John Travolta looks inside the ‘Beef Case’ at Papi Steak/Instagram

Papi Steak’s ‘Beef Case’ was inspired by ‘Pulp Fiction’

The “Beef Case” is more than just a clever gimmick. It’s a tribute to one of Pulp Fiction’s most talked-about mysteries. While the movie never reveals what’s inside, fans have debated countless theories. Some believe it holds money or diamonds, while others suggest something far stranger, like the soul of Marsellus Wallace.

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PULP FICTION, from left: John Travolta, Uma Thurman, 1994, © Miramax/courtesy Everett Collection

Quentin Tarantino has never confirmed an answer, instead leaving it open to interpretation. Papi Steak ran with that mystery, turning the idea into an unforgettable dining experience. While the original briefcase may forever remain a secret, at least diners now have the chance to open one for themselves and enjoy a $1,000 steak in the process.

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