Over the Labor Day weekend I got a chance to catch up on all the important happenings in the world – the Republican and Democratic Conventions, the financial crisis in Spain . . . and what Eva Longoria is up to.

It seems the Desperate Housewives actress is opening up a “steakhouse for women” in Las Vegas called SHe.

What makes it a steakhouse for women?

Well, it has a catwalk (you know, for fashion shows) and a dancefloor — and portions are smaller.

If that ain’t stereotyping I don’t know what is.

I gotta tell you as a woman and a steak lover, I’m afraid, Eva, this one’s going to tank.

I love steak and I love girl power, but I usually enjoy a steak out with my husband and there’s NO WAY he’d be caught dead in a place called SHe.

Even if there is a slight chance of catching a glimpse of Eva Longoria in person.

In trying to cater to women I think Eva’s forgotten the most important thing – we like to hang around with men.

And many of them have an aversion to catwalks.

Sorry, Eva, but you might want to rethink your concept here. Alienating 50% of the market (and in turn the other 50% who love them) makes for some pretty tricky math on the old P&L statement.

You can read about SHe in depth here.

As for me, I’ll stick with grilling my own steak at home – one without smaller portions – and we’ll do without the fashion show. It’s a win-win.

What do YOU think of this new concept? Am I off base here? Is Eva really a girl genius?

Photo courtesy of Al Bello/Getty Images via Today.com.

This fantastic video gives us all the tips we need to make some incredible steak kabobs on the backyard grill for Labor Day. (Soak wooden skewers beforehand!)

The video suggests Top Sirloin, but you can use the cuts you like best. And play with the vegetable combinations you crave to round out the beefy taste.

Check it out, experiment a little and have a very tasty Labor Day weekend!

Looking for some ideas and inspiration for your Labor Day weekend menu?

Look no further! Our friends at DashRecipes.com have put together a “Perfect Labor Day Menu” that includes recipes and tips for making such faves as Grilled Ribeye Steaks (see delicious photo above), Steak and Pepper Kebabs (one of my all-time favorites), Steak Sandwiches with Red Pepper Sauce and Grilled Steak with Vegetable Couscous.

I don’t know how you’re going to decide which ones to prepare – so I say, just make ’em all!

What? It’s a loooong weekend, right?

And the leftovers will be fantastic for the week ahead.

Check out all the recipes and ideas here and have a wonderful Labor Day!

Photo courtesy of Peter Frank Edwards via DashRecipes.com.