Opinions regarding good meat markets

[Hoss]

I haven't been in a while; last one I went to was Conroe's on 21st before they became MidTown.

Which is your favorite and why?  My cousin is telling me Perry's on 11th and Lewis, but I always like to solicit opinions from those of you better in the know than me.

Thanks.

[Breadburner]

The Ivey....Bru House ....Tree House...and Gray Snail are all good spots for some trim....!!

[Hoss]

The Ivey....Bru House ....Tree House...and Gray Snail are all good spots for some trim....!!

I prefer the former Molly Murphy's, but that's not what I was getting at!

Haven't heard it called trim since highschool (IIRC that was a term used in either 48 HRS or Beverly Hills Cop..know it was an Eddie Murphy movie though).

[m2violin]

Now, back to the original question ...

I've heard a number of good things about Perry's.  OTOH, a friend of mine had a bad experience there once and won't go back.

If I'm cooking a special meal and want the very best I always go to Petty's.  They're more expensive, but for the extra-special occasions their worth it, IMHO.  I once purchased a beef tenderloin from Petty's that was melt-in-your-mouth good.  They're also good for veal.

Has anyone had any experience with Harvard Meats @ 15th & Harvard?  I've heard good things about them, and they seem to be a less expensive alternative.  Have any of you used them?

[RecycleMichael]

I have purchased organic beef from Harvard Meats and have been pleased.

[Breadburner]

I have purchased organic beef from Harvard Meats and have been pleased.

All the places I mentioned have organic meat.....

[guido911]

Now, back to the original question ...

I've heard a number of good things about Perry's.  OTOH, a friend of mine had a bad experience there once and won't go back.

If I'm cooking a special meal and want the very best I always go to Petty's.  They're more expensive, but for the extra-special occasions their worth it, IMHO.  I once purchased a beef tenderloin from Petty's that was melt-in-your-mouth good.  They're also good for veal.

Has anyone had any experience with Harvard Meats @ 15th & Harvard?  I've heard good things about them, and they seem to be a less expensive alternative.  Have any of you used them?

Harvard Meats is very good for beef and pork. For seafood, no question, Bodeans. But as a wanna be (and often failing) chef, you will be surprised to know that the Reasors in Jenks is pretty darned good. I bought a couple of pounds of Copper River salmon, which is THE top of the line and usually close to $27.00/lb, at $15.99/lb there. I have been to Perrys a few times and its okay.

[RecycleMichael]

I have purchased fish from White River fish market on north Sheridan most of my life. The frozen cod they sell is one third the price that Bodeans charges. I have also bought great fish over at the new Asian Mart at 31st and 129th East Ave..

I purchase meat at Conrow's, Harvard meats, and at Harp's over at 31st and Garnett. We have lately been purchasing a half of a half of a cow from cattle raising friends.

[BKDotCom]

Siegi's @ 81st and Sheridan is pretty good.

[Teatownclown]

I have purchased fish from White River fish market on north Sheridan most of my life. The frozen cod they sell is one third the price that Bodeans charges. I have also bought great fish over at the new Asian Mart at 31st and 129th East Ave..

I purchase meat at Conrow's, Harvard meats, and at Harp's over at 31st and Garnett. We have lately been purchasing a half of a half of a cow from cattle raising friends.

Alaskan halibut and sushi grade tuna can be found at Bodean's .... you get what you pay for. I like smaller portions to compensate for the higher prices. But I have cut way back on fish ever since the gulf fiasco last year and fuckishima this year...

[Hoss]

I have purchased fish from White River fish market on north Sheridan most of my life. The frozen cod they sell is one third the price that Bodeans charges. I have also bought great fish over at the new Asian Mart at 31st and 129th East Ave..

I purchase meat at Conrow's, Harvard meats, and at Harp's over at 31st and Garnett. We have lately been purchasing a half of a half of a cow from cattle raising friends.

Does Conrow's have another location?  The only one I remember is the one down the street from you Michael at 21st just west of Memorial on the south side of the street.  Last time I drove by there it was called MidTown.

And my next door neighbor has a cattle farm in Beggs.  He used to drop off five pounds of ground beef every summer for us, but his wife passed last year and I don't see him very much.

Best and leanest ground beef I ever had.

[Teatownclown]

Didn't mean to go off thread about fish....it's just some of us are attracted to the aroma of fish while most others here prefer handling meat  commonly referred to as meat heads....

[Ibanez]

Siegi's @ 81st and Sheridan is pretty good.

Yep. We use them quite a bit.

[Breadburner]

Alaskan halibut and sushi grade tuna can be found at Bodean's .... you get what you pay for. I like smaller portions to compensate for the higher prices. But I have cut way back on fish ever since the gulf fiasco last year and fuckishima this year...

You are in no danger.....

[Breadburner]

Perry's is good......