[stadry]

ny sugggeestions for a good - (decent acceptable)? butcher shop - we know costco& freeze loin cuts but sometimes prefer fresh out of the case- tnx in adventsepeciallywhat athe 1 on 301 in wildwood t?nx

[vintageogauge]

I've bought steaks and ground beef from Best Meats in Wildwood, I have had a lot worse than theirs. I like that they will cut whatever thickness you want. They do supply local restaurants so you most likely have eaten beef from them at some point.

[valuemkt]

had one experience with the butcher shop on 301 Wildwood. Bought 4 "prime" ribeyes.. thought they were worse than choice. Costco prime ribeyes and filet puts them to shame.

[DAVES]

Some of it is the art of cooking. That chain, Outback, is serving commercial grade steaks.
It is, or was, shown on the menu. That is the grade below choice. I'm not aware of any place selling meat of that low quality grade.

I'm not sure but to make a prime grade, the meat is not only selected but it is aged.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by valuemkt

had one experience with the butcher shop on 301 Wildwood. Bought 4 "prime" ribeyes.. thought they were worse than choice. Costco prime ribeyes and filet puts them to shame.

I'm a firm believer in second chances, especially with food. I once had a terrible meal at a restaurant and decided to give them a second shot, it ended up being my favorite restaurant for several years. I really enjoyed my prime T-bone from Best Meats but like you my wife did not care for her ribeye. Last week we wanted to grill burgers so used Wynne Dixie ground chuck, it was terrible, but many other times it was great. I'll go back to both of them.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by DAVES

Some of it is the art of cooking. That chain, Outback, is serving commercial grade steaks.
It is, or was, shown on the menu. That is the grade below choice. I'm not aware of any place selling meat of that low quality grade.

I'm not sure but to make a prime grade, the meat is not only selected but it is aged.

The prime grading is given before any aging would be done.

[Tmarkwald]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The prime grading is given before any aging would be done.

Correct!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by stadry

ny sugggeestions for a good - (decent acceptable)? butcher shop - we know costco& freeze loin cuts but sometimes prefer fresh out of the case- tnx in adventsepeciallywhat athe 1 on 301 in wildwood t?nx

All I can say is that 2 years ago I went to Publix and asked the butcher where his beef comes from-----answer, Mexico. I then went to Winn-Dixie and asked the same question---again, answer Mexico. I went to Fresh Market and asked their butcher, and the answer was Kansas. Guess where I buy MY meat????

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

All I can say is that 2 years ago I went to Publix and asked the butcher where his beef comes from-----answer, Mexico. I then went to Winn-Dixie and asked the same question---again, answer Mexico. I went to Fresh Market and asked their butcher, and the answer was Kansas. Guess where I buy MY meat????

Wonder where the big box stores like Sams gets their meat?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Wonder where the big box stores like Sams gets their meat?

It should say on the label...

[Aloha1]

Fresh Market wins hands down. COSTCO, a close second for pre-packaged.

[SacDQ]

Check out Fresh Market

[Garywt]

The place on 301 is the only one I know of. Never been but did a search. The say they have steak tips and since no one in Florida seems to know what they are I might give them a try. We have been bringing marinated steak tips with us when we come down.

[mike1946]

Steak Tips are on the menu at Goblin Market Mt Dora - delicious.

[stadry]

doubtful he actually knew the source was really mexico !