Where’s the (kosher wagyu) Beef?
Thursday, September 18th, 2008I’ve recently learned that Wagyu-style beef is now available under kosher supervision from at least two Manhattan butchers, Supersol Westside and Le Marais. Wagyu - the lavishly praised, richly marbled, very pricey beef traditionally raised in Japan - is now being raised at Strube Ranch in Texas, then slaughtered in Kansas.
Wagyu cows consume no hormones or antibiotics, drink mineral water, and exercise less than regular animals, resulting in incredibly tender cuts of beef you should definitely NOT cook above medium-rare.
Prices are steep (for example, around $85/lb. for bone-in ribeye). But hey - you get what you pay for. Supersol: www.supersolwestside.com, 212-222-6332 (ask for Leon); Le Marais: www.lemarais.net, 212-869-0900. Strube Ranch: www.struberanch.com.