I was looking for some steaks to grill tonight. I stopped by Whole Foods and took a look in their meat showcase. They showed grass fed rib eye steaks for over $20 per pound.
I don't mind spending money on good steaks. What I didn't understand what the 'grass fed' surcharge. I know cows eat grass. But why charge extra because the cow eats grass exclusively? The butcher at Whole Foods simply said grass fed beef was better.
Now why am I talking about Whole Foods, in a Von Hanson's review? Glad you thought that. I figured I needed a alternative opinion. I searched for 'butcher meat' on Yelp and found several shops. Von Hanson's was close to my house so off I went.
Entering the store there is a selection of beer and wine to the right and a cold showcase of meats along the back wall. The front and left walls contained freezers containing a variety of delectable deserts, a dizzying array of cooked sausages, and 'grill packs'. In the center of the store was another freezer containing treats for pets. I bought my dog a bone she will be chewing on for days.
I headed for the meat case and asked the nice man behind the counter if his beef was corn or grass fed. His answer was immediate. ' Corn fed, corn makes tasty and tender beef. '. He spoke further of how grass fed beef may be a little leaner, but it is not as tasty. I'm all for a healthy diet. No need to get carried away.
There were two knowledgeable polite and informative butchers behind the counter. They patiently explained the different cuts of meat and grilling methods to a woman who was planning a family dinner. I agreed with his recommendation of thick cut rib eye steaks, simply seasoned, and grilled.
I am sure I will stop by this place again. I love grilling and smoking. Whole Foods is good for fruits and vegetables. This is the place for meat.