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The Whole 7 ribs. Can you get the best in Philly?

Posted by BeverlyS, December 5, 2007 at 8:18 AM

The best prime rib roast for Christmas - advice please.
Not about cooking but about buying. I'm a New Yorker recently transplanted to Center City in Philly. No butcher I've found here compares to Florence Meat Market or Ottomanelli (downtown) in NYC. Question - Ottomanelli uptown East Side will ship full 7 ribs prime for what seems like a too low price. Are they really good? Lobell's wants a fortune. Florence come in the middle pricewise and I've always loved the big roasts I've gotten there, but to ship they have to send me a 4 and a 3. What should I do and where do the many really terrific Philly restaurants buy their beef?

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If the ideal foodie magazine exists, what is it?

Late to this discussion, but astounded no one mentioned The Art of Eating quarterly. Magnificent.

BeverlyS at 5:35PM on 12/10/07

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The Whole 7 ribs. Can you get the best in Philly?

Don't think I can get to a wholesaler for one roast. And price is only a relative concern. Range is $200 - $400, so it's always going to be expensive.

BeverlyS at 10:01AM on 12/05/07

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The good stuff: stuffing...or is dressing?

Leeks not onions are my secret ingredient. Sauteed with celery and lots of butter. And a mix of good stalish bread saved in the freezer for a couple of months in advance. Finally, the New England secret stuffing weapon: Bell's Seasoning. A ton of it added to the saute pan.

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BeverlyS at 11:28AM on 11/09/07

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If the ideal foodie magazine exists, what is it?

Mmm. That brings up the question of whether chefs are foodies, zapatista. :) Heh.

Karen Resta at 2:56PM on 12/11/07

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If the ideal foodie magazine exists, what is it?

Rather than echo Cook's Illustrated and Saveur (or did I?) I'll go with Art Culinaire. It's expensive, but it's the standard bearer for chefs. And the Liquor Board of Ontario puts out a nice one as well.

zapatista at 2:53PM on 12/11/07

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The Whole 7 ribs. Can you get the best in Philly?

There are some awesome butchers and meats at the Italian Market, but I'd take the train into NYC and enjoy the shopping, shows and Christmas displays, and bring home the roast you want, where you know what you're getting. If the weather is warm (doubtful), then bring an insulated bag along.

PerkyMac at 11:22PM on 12/08/07

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The Whole 7 ribs. Can you get the best in Philly?

Email brodman@cambridgepacking.com and ask where to but Brandt beef at retail markets in Philly. I know they ship to the city for certain restaurants, so there may be a retail source. You cannot beat it!

zapatista at 10:14PM on 12/06/07

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The Whole 7 ribs. Can you get the best in Philly?

I also saw that the Allen Bros catalog has a USDA Prime 7 rib roast for $259, and although I haven't bought from them yet, their quality is supposed to be second to none, major steak houses from around the country buy from them.

jonfoxx at 3:53PM on 12/05/07

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The Whole 7 ribs. Can you get the best in Philly?

Roy Tweedy's Old Fashioned Butcher Shop
2042 MacDade Boulevard, Holmes, PA 19043
phone: (610) 534-2200

it is right off 95 take the 420 Propsect Park exit

JerzeeTomato at 1:03PM on 12/05/07

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The Whole 7 ribs. Can you get the best in Philly?

*Swarthmore

Stiv61 at 10:23AM on 12/05/07

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The Whole 7 ribs. Can you get the best in Philly?

It's Roy Tweedy's in Swarthore

Stiv61 at 10:23AM on 12/05/07

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The Whole 7 ribs. Can you get the best in Philly?

In that area I would go to Wegman's (downingtown, cherry hill, mt laurel) they have nice meat!! Ron Tweedy's off 420, cuts good meat.
The Shop Rite on Oregon Ave in South Philly call ahead and see if they can accommodate you.

JerzeeTomato at 10:09AM on 12/05/07