Online Meat Purveyors in the USA
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Online Meat Purveyors in the USA
Does anyone here use online meat purveyors? Which one have you found good? Quality?
We have tried Snake River Farms and Omaha Steaks thus far. We are looking for other options. While the two companies offer very different inventory, one sells American Wagyu and the other USDA. We have found that Snake River was very reliable when it comes to shipping times but Omaha Steaks changed the ship date 4 times after ordering. Which meant that the order didn't arrive on time. (not a big deal but still annoying)
Do you folks have experience with anyone? Can you introduce/recommend anyone?
We have tried Snake River Farms and Omaha Steaks thus far. We are looking for other options. While the two companies offer very different inventory, one sells American Wagyu and the other USDA. We have found that Snake River was very reliable when it comes to shipping times but Omaha Steaks changed the ship date 4 times after ordering. Which meant that the order didn't arrive on time. (not a big deal but still annoying)
Do you folks have experience with anyone? Can you introduce/recommend anyone?
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Does anyone here use online meat purveyors? Which one have you found good? Quality?
We have tried Snake River Farms and Omaha Steaks thus far. We are looking for other options. While the two companies offer very different inventory, one sells American Wagyu and the other USDA. We have found that Snake River was very reliable when it comes to shipping times but Omaha Steaks changed the ship date 4 times after ordering. Which meant that the order didn't arrive on time. (not a big deal but still annoying)
Do you folks have experience with anyone? Can you introduce/recommend anyone?
We have tried Snake River Farms and Omaha Steaks thus far. We are looking for other options. While the two companies offer very different inventory, one sells American Wagyu and the other USDA. We have found that Snake River was very reliable when it comes to shipping times but Omaha Steaks changed the ship date 4 times after ordering. Which meant that the order didn't arrive on time. (not a big deal but still annoying)
Do you folks have experience with anyone? Can you introduce/recommend anyone?
Crowdcow is good, but get in line for the American Wagyu and most other beef.
You may just want to locate a restaurant wholesaler or a "meat guy" who also sells competition BBQ beef cuts to the public and will ship. Master Purveyors of Tampa is an example. Masters does get meats from Meyer Natural Foods, so you got that too.
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I don't know about the States, but here there are so many restaurant wholesalers who are keeping their business going by supplying to retail. I don't need online meat as better is available locally, but I've so far enjoyed foie gras and an amazing tasting of five caviars through this route, all at half price.
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Flannery (https://www.flannerybeef.com/) - Some of the best beef available in US, has sales on certain cuts every few weeks as well.
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If you are in California or the Las Vegas area, West Coast Prime Meats.
(Local community order portal)
(Local community order portal)
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Appreciate some of these suggestions.
I purchase meat online as gifts for family and friends in the greater NYC area. This is not for personal consumption.
I will consider crowdcow next time.
I purchase meat online as gifts for family and friends in the greater NYC area. This is not for personal consumption.
I will consider crowdcow next time.
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Lobels Prime dry-aged beef is the finest beef I have eaten. It is expensive but worth the indulgence from time to time. Overnight shipping from NY-California is very expensive so I take advantage of their shipping promotions.
There is currently a promotion going on now. I think it is %50 off overnight FEDEX
www.lobels.com
There is currently a promotion going on now. I think it is %50 off overnight FEDEX
www.lobels.com
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Order American or Japanese Wagyu from CrowdCow. I've been a repeat customer, and they are delicious. The other stuff on the website is fine, if unremarkable. The access and pricing you get on the other stuff is unparalleled. A5 Wagyu pricing - you will never order it in a restaurant again once you pay 1/3 the price you do at a steakhouse. As for American Wagyu ground beef - your burgers and chilis will never taste better.
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A bunch of things. Black & white cookies from William Greenburg; bagels from Utopia Bagel; burgers from Pat LaFrieda; fish from Fulton Fish Market; muffulettas from Central Grocery; biscuits from Calle's Charleston Biscuits; quiche from Mrs. London's Bakery; and pastrami from Langers Deli.