johngonzales:
John. Very few of the places you’ve mentioned do CA beef. Almost all Midwest. If it’s Midwest flannery pricing is much much lower. He had 14oz rib eyes for $20. I really like his ca beef source.
Shipping is almost inconsequential with flannery in ca. Order five steaks and your shipping is only $15 for overnight. Comes straight to my office and I take it home. Ez
If the cow isn’t paying state taxes to help reduce our woes, I could care less what state it’s from. Flannery’s CA source might well be his best, but what says that in general (across all suppliers) Midwest is inferior? There’s a lot of great ranches even doing the Wagyu and Piedmont beef in the central US. Quite a few local butchers do Harris Prime, that’s Cali. But again, why does it matter? In a taste test, any advantage in one locale would bear itself out within the results.
If I remember correctly, Bryan used to source Brandt Beef for the California Reserve, which is hormone free, etc… if you care about such things.
That was why I always selected it over the Midwest.
Finally decided to give it a try. Placed an order, should arrive in time for tomorrows dinner.
Burger Blend of Prime Sirloin, Wagyu Chuck, Prime Short Ribs, and Bacon! Excited!
I can’t recommend Bryan enough. I have a standing monthly order where I order everything from Steaks to Pork Chops, Veal Chops, Lamb Chops. Not to mention some amazing fish. He is literally the nicest guy around. Everything is top notch. Has completely changed the way we eat at home.
I just placed my first order (rib caps) for a dinner party this weekend. Loved what I had at Bearserkerfest this past spring, but just now getting around to placing my own order.
The quality and the service are just fabulous.