I just finished that myself. Did you notice in the article about Five Crowns they refer to the meat as “our standing rib roast of beef” the “finest aged beef” without claiming that the meat is USDA Prime....

considerations. the other thing to keep in mind is that it’s not just finances...it’s also the really wacky and outdated USDA requirements for school lunch programs, which schools/food service providers have to abide...

)" that’s a different discussion. With regard to PCBs, which is my current area of research (though not in salmon), my understanding is that there was at one time a problem with PCB-contaminated salmon feed that of course...

either upscale = Kosher or a more “ethnic” location equates the same. And just like Sears/Kenmore I would imagine that Costco/Kirkland has a HUGE say in the ingredients/taste of what it outsources. For humanitarian...

It’s open. Let me start this by saying I’m not a fan of his restaurants. Mostly because the price points are so high, and the food doesn’t appear to be cutting edge. But definitely everything I’ve had has...

Is anyone else finding entertaining to be a bit hard on the pocket book? In this global economic climate, and due to personal circumstances, I’ve been feeling it quite a bit lately. I enjoy cooking for friends, but even the...

are litterers and habitually throw their french fry bags on the ground and the crows have been conditioned to equate those with food. Whatever, it has nothing to do with McD’s advertising and marketing. The art in research...

) for the buck, but it has a nice casual atmosphere for dinner as well. An attractive, unpretentious room with friendly service. Also good barbecue at Mrs. Smokey’s Real Pit Barbecue in Sunrise. You drive up Sunrise to the...

. The fries somewhat redeemed themselves from my earlier visit however, since this time they were somewhat softer in the middle while staying crisp on the outside, and they were properly salted too! My research on wagyu indicates...

Forgive the pun, but they are two different animals. As one who has raised prime steers and loves a good steak, there is nothing in the world to compare to a corn-fed USDA Prime dry aged steak.

In my continued quest for a wedding caterer—I’m researching clambake caterers in the Newport area. Any opinions on whose food is the best? I’ve looked at McGrath’s and B&M Clambakes and would love opinions...

I’m planning on grabbing a standing rib roast, with the two relatively convenient options being either the Charles St Savenors or the Cambridge St Whole Foods. Without utilizing their capabilities to get me USDA prime or...

are not synonymous. The USDA standards don’t do as much to promote sustainability as a green oriented farmer would do out of long term economic self interest. Big soap box.

Hello. After researching sushi restaurants, I come down to both of these places. The former sounds very Japanese, the latter also very good but more geared towards non-Japanese customers. If you’ve been to both, I’d...

prices – have I chosen too many “$200+ for two” meals? I don’t really mind spending, but if I can economize without sacrificing quality (of food and service), all the better… Thanks, Chowhounds!