Canon Shooter
Diamond Member
- Jan 7, 2020
- 17,673
- 14,524
- 2,288
Where do you get your steaks?
Down at the local biker bar last night one of the guys was talking about how he just loves his Omaha Steaks; better than anything on the market, he said. He claims they taste just like they come from a high-end steakhouse. Well, I've had Omaha Steaks, and I just don't think they're worth the money. Not even a little bit. What's more, they don't taste like any steak I've ever had at, say, Donovan's or Capital Grille.
For instance, Omaha Steaks sells six 6oz. triple cut filets for $130, or $21.66 per steak , which add up to 2.25 pounds. Looking at it another way, that's $57.78 per pound, which is fucking insane.
Omaha Steaks
Being retired Navy, I shop at the commissary at NAS Jax every so often. They get some excellent quality meats, and I've never been disappointed with their filets or their New York Strips (which is "the steak lover's steak"). Really flavorful and tender. I can usually get filets for about $11.99 per pound. NAS Jax is a little bit of a drive, though, so I only go up there a couple of times a year.
Lately, here in town, we've had two butcher shops open. You might consider them "gourmet" or "artisan" but, whatever you call them, their steaks are fucking outstanding. They're a bit pricey (NY Strips are $29.99 per pound, as opposed to $8.99 per pound at Publix), but they are divine. Filets approach $40 per pound. They also do tomahawk steaks which, while I've never bought one, can be a bit spendy, as well.
Of course, there's always the local grocery store (Publix), which is where I probably buy steaks most often. NY Strips can be $8.99 a pound, and they're really tender and flavorful and don't break the bank. For an everyday grilling, Publix meats are an amazing value.
So, where do you get your steaks?
Down at the local biker bar last night one of the guys was talking about how he just loves his Omaha Steaks; better than anything on the market, he said. He claims they taste just like they come from a high-end steakhouse. Well, I've had Omaha Steaks, and I just don't think they're worth the money. Not even a little bit. What's more, they don't taste like any steak I've ever had at, say, Donovan's or Capital Grille.
For instance, Omaha Steaks sells six 6oz. triple cut filets for $130, or $21.66 per steak , which add up to 2.25 pounds. Looking at it another way, that's $57.78 per pound, which is fucking insane.
Omaha Steaks
Being retired Navy, I shop at the commissary at NAS Jax every so often. They get some excellent quality meats, and I've never been disappointed with their filets or their New York Strips (which is "the steak lover's steak"). Really flavorful and tender. I can usually get filets for about $11.99 per pound. NAS Jax is a little bit of a drive, though, so I only go up there a couple of times a year.
Lately, here in town, we've had two butcher shops open. You might consider them "gourmet" or "artisan" but, whatever you call them, their steaks are fucking outstanding. They're a bit pricey (NY Strips are $29.99 per pound, as opposed to $8.99 per pound at Publix), but they are divine. Filets approach $40 per pound. They also do tomahawk steaks which, while I've never bought one, can be a bit spendy, as well.
Of course, there's always the local grocery store (Publix), which is where I probably buy steaks most often. NY Strips can be $8.99 a pound, and they're really tender and flavorful and don't break the bank. For an everyday grilling, Publix meats are an amazing value.
So, where do you get your steaks?