DonRocks Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Not a bad price IMO considering Palmer charges 20 per oz with a 5oz min. The BMS (Beef Marbling Standard) number means everything in terms of Kobe pricing, the number ranging from 1 through 12. I've had lower-end Kobe beef that was nothing special, and I've had higher-end non-Kobe Japanese Wagyu (from Miyagi and Miyazaki, to be exact) that was so good I couldn't believe it. Would anyone be interested in a dr.com tasting if I can score some? (Hint: Say yes.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 The BMS (Beef Marbling Standard) number means everything in terms of Kobe pricing, the number ranging from 1 through 12.I've had lower-end Kobe beef that was nothing special, and I've had higher-end non-Kobe Japanese Wagyu (from Miyagi and Miyazaki, to be exact) that was so good I couldn't believe it. Would anyone be interested in a dr.com tasting if I can score some? (Hint: Say yes.) YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Would anyone be interested in a dr.com tasting if I can score some? (Hint: Say yes.) Uh, gee, let me think... YES! ETA: I had the Kobe at Sonoma last week when they were serving it as a carpaccio. It was intensely marbled, looked almost like half fat, and was exactly like what I have had in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmboy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 The BMS (Beef Marbling Standard) number means everything in terms of Kobe pricing, the number ranging from 1 through 12.I've had lower-end Kobe beef that was nothing special, and I've had higher-end non-Kobe Japanese Wagyu (from Miyagi and Miyazaki, to be exact) that was so good I couldn't believe it. Would anyone be interested in a dr.com tasting if I can score some? (Hint: Say yes.) Are you talking Kobe or Waygu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Tasting raw, I assume? Edited to add: Oh hell yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 The Snake River Wagyu makes a pretty spectacular tartare; I'd love to see how the genuine article compares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmnkly Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Yes, But please cook the hell out of it, then grind it into meatballs and spread Ragu all over it. I want to get the full effect.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Okay, I'm going to assume there will be enough interest to do this. The beef will be from Japan. It may be Kobe, or may be from another prefecture depending on what my source can find (and my source is the best available). The beef will be near the absolute top in quality, meaning BMS level 10 or thereabouts. It will be presented to everyone whole, but then I prefer it sliced as carpaccio rather than chopped as tartare so you can see the marbling. Nothing to be added but salt - maybe an arugula salad on the side, but nothing else. I'll figure out specifics and let everyone know - give me about two weeks. I'll pass on everything at my own cost, but it's still not going to be cheap (figure $30-40 per person). I'm pretty sure this will be revelatory for a lot of people. I'll also be announcing another interesting, affordable event sometime in the next few days as well. Stay tuned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hay! Arigato, Don-san. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 definitely interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I'm there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloax Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I'd attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I hope this won't have to be by lottery, cause I'd love to partake, and I don't seem to have much luck of the draw... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Heck yeah. Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treznor Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I'm interested, depending on schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 If ever there was a "well, DUH" event, this is it. HELL yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halloween Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oh, yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Chandler Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I will be in if it is a Saturday or sunday during the day or a Thursday evening... the only times I can attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Mr. and Mrs. Cooter would like to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizza man Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 If it coincides with our schedules, T and I would love to attend.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripewriter Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Hai!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Tripewriter and I are in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000yregg Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 here's some beef i saw in japan this spring i would totally be interested in this event! the price is per 100 gm- it's about $225/lb! (i think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 in, as is count me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Paula and I are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Don, at the present rate you may have to rent RFK. This is the most enthusiasm I've seen since the intro to Ray's the Steaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acevedo81 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 YES (+1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eating out Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Meat you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Ox Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 After trying the "Kobe Carpaccio" last night at CPS, I'm so in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithstg Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Absolutely in. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 If my wife lets me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine Guy 23 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Tasting raw, I assume?Edited to add: Oh hell yes. Tartare of kobe? i don't know if that is the best of ideas. it is prized because of its high marbling (FAT), and a raw version, well... Guess you just have to try it for yourself, it gets a little "silky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine Guy 23 Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 but this idea of a tasting of KOBE from Kobe , japan sounds really cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojdavies Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Would it be easier to start a list of DR members who aren't coming? Having said that, count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Tartare of kobe? i don't know if that is the best of ideas. it is prized because of its high marbling (FAT), and a raw version, well... Guess you just have to try it for yourself, it gets a little "silky"I was thinking more like very thin, very small slices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfood Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Would it be easier to start a list of DR members who aren't coming? Probably. Don't put me on that list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashman1975 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyG Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 The spouse and I are interested. Extrasuperfattybeefalicous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 Okay, well obviously this is a go. Now it's a matter of venue, date, and seeing when I can source a good slab of beef. I'm hoping towards the end of November, maybe the first week in December. Please keep replying if you're interested, because I'll need an idea of how much to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedE Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayrae Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I should be in, depending on the chosen date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 We're in (assuming no conflicts with hockey schedules). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kturkey88 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 We're in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collije Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I'm in for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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