Prime grade beef

[C_Dave45]

Does anyone know of a butcher shop that sells "prime" grade beef?

[CKY]

You mean AAA Alberta beef?

[C_Dave45]

No, I mean "prime". Which is the highest grade. One above "AAA". Usually only for restaurants and select butcher shops...but so far I haven't found a butcher shop that sells Prime. One of the butchers in the Co Op stores got a case sent to them accidentally...he bought some for himself and said it was amazing.
I thought maybe the few beyond members who have restaurants might know of one.

[rage2]

Costco apparently has it in some locations.

http://www.agcanada.com/Article.aspx?ID=16777

See the last paragraph.

Good luck finding it though, Canada Prime pretty much all goes to high end restaurants.

[Supa Dexta]

You'd be better off finding a small producer who sells what they raise.. Perhaps a farmers market, or adds somewhere where they sell... My old man does this in NS, you won't find better beef if you can get lined up with the right producer.

Maybe check this out>

http://www.localcanadianfood.com/

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by rage2
Costco apparently has it in some locations.

http://www.agcanada.com/Article.aspx?ID=16777

See the last paragraph.

Good luck finding it though, Canada Prime pretty much all goes to high end restaurants.

Holy shit, nice find rage.....I wonder which locations will get it? Might have to make a call to our Costco's.

[rage2]

Originally posted by C_Dave45
Holy shit, nice find rage.....I wonder which locations will get it? Might have to make a call to our Costco's.

Yea, I read about it a few weeks ago when I was trying to hunt down some Kobe or American Wagyu.

[Wrinkly]

Originally posted by C_Dave45
Does anyone know of a butcher shop that sells "prime" grade beef?

You could try McEwans on Elbow drive, or one I can recommend is Hoven Farms. You can buy from them online or at the Calgary Farmers Market on weekends (Curry Barracks) or some specialist stores in Calgary. TK Ranch Beef is another good one, and can be found in Amaranth or direct from the farmer here in Alberta

[muse017]

I just bought some from Beacon Hill Costco.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by muse017
I just bought some from Beacon Hill Costco.

How did you know it was Prime? Was it labeled in the package?

[muse017]

Originally posted by flipstah


How did you know it was Prime? Was it labeled in the package?

Well, first of all they had a small section only for the primes near Bakery and second, it labeled clearly with GOLD color Sticker on the package. Anyways, it was awsome haha

[cancer man]

Simon valley butchers if you order it.

[flipstah]

Which has a better selection of meats? Vendors at the Calgary Farmers Market or Crossroads Market?

[TYMSMNY]

Farmers Market by MRU. Big selection of meats from various animals.

[TDA]

Originally posted by rage2

Yea, I read about it a few weeks ago when I was trying to hunt down some Kobe or American Wagyu.

Care to share the knowledge? Where's the Kobe at in Calgary!?

[rage2]

There is no Kobe in Calgary, at least, I haven't found it anywhere. Ruth's Chris can import some for me on a one time basis, but only because I'm a regular there. I'll probably order some thru them the next time I throw a party there.

[nonofyobiz]

what is Kobe?

[HondaKid]

Originally posted by rage2
There is no Kobe in Calgary, at least, I haven't found it anywhere. Ruth's Chris can import some for me on a one time basis, but only because I'm a regular there. I'll probably order some thru them the next time I throw a party there.

Next time you are in Vancouver (delivery in the area only):

http://www.nikuya.ca/

Pack a cooler and some ice, fly or drive.

[HondaKid]

I use Second to None Meats:

http://www.stnm.ca/index.php

I doubt you can find a finer meat shop anywhere, give them a call and ask about meat. There is no reason they cannot supply you with everything you need. As for stocking Kobe beef, they stand behind all their meat as does any quality shop so buying is not a risk at all. Good specials as well, this month they have 3 for 4 sirloin steaks and some other goodies.

http://www.stnm.ca/

And their bacon is off the charts, served at "O" on 33rd as well (not that I have had the experience). Puts one off other bacon for good.

I have had great steaks in Japan (Japan/Canada produced) and really bad steaks (Australia/USA produced). The best was a Japanese steak at a wedding of all places.

[clem24]

Originally posted by rage2

Yea, I read about it a few weeks ago when I was trying to hunt down some Kobe or American Wagyu.

I've had some supposedly Canadian wagyu-type beef raised in Ontario I think. They called it Kobe beef but I doubt it truly is wagyu. I bought it when they had some big beef festival or something at Eau Claire a few years back and there was a vendor selling these steaks (it was even in the news). It was very very well marbled but it just wasn't very good at all. Costco tenderloin can beat it hands down.