“Where’s The Beef?”- after the shipment!

[rating=5]This is a follow-up to my original story about this butcher-to-home company based in Morton Grove. When we last discussed the meats sent, they had just arrived and then with the holidays and the kids off to Mexico for Winter Break, and my weeks as Santa, we had to “wait until next year”!

Well, next year is here, so tonight, my son-in-law, who is quite a chef and a master of the bar-b-que, prepared the dinner. The items sent to us by Second City Prime Steak and Seafood were:

1 8 0z skirt steak ( prime)

1 14 oz boneless Wagyu Ribeye

1 12 oz Berkshire Pork Chop

2 7 oz wagyu short ribs ( boneless)

2 5 oz filet mignon

Vince also included some special marinade and seasoning as developed by their staff. I must say, the seasonings and marinade were terrific.

Mike used the marinade and seasoning on the steaks ( 4 hours) and the Wagyu meats, three hours. The Rib Eyes and the short ribs were done in the oven as was the pork roast and the steaks of course, on the barbecue in the back yard.

We only added potatoes to complete the meal which fed four adults and three children, one of which is my grandson, Adam, a teen-ager who probably east as much or more than most adults ( they say these are the growing years). There was plenty of food for everyone and the flavors and meat were amazing. Mike claims that these were of the highest quality and compared the meats to the best of the butchers on the North Shore.

When I shared with him some of the pricing from Second City, and the fact that they ship in the local area FREE, he said that this was definitely a great bargain and a way to shop for meats. I am sure his neighbors have already hear about tonight’s dinner. Want to see more, visit www.secondcityprime.com or call 1-800 899-7181

Placing an order? Use code LOYALIO Aroundthetown for a 10% discount plus FREE shipping ( in Chicago) next day if you order early.

There is nothing like enjoying a savory, flavorful steak. Now you can do this in your own home with Second City Prime Steak and Seafood, where they bring the “Chop House to your House”!

Now I am anxious to try the seafood products.

This was a line made famous in the Wendy’s TV ads back in the 1980’s. Clara Peller, the woman who uttered these words, became a household name, and this line was used at many a dinner table. In today’s world, Arby’s is using a similar line “We have the meats”. Well guess what? There is a real “on-line” butcher shop in our area, and I want you to know more about it. The company is Second City Prime, featuring steaks and seafood. I met with one of the partners, Vince Rezaei the other day to learn more about this idea and where they are headed.

Vince is the managing partner, who handles the marketing, the future and the day- to -day. His partner, Chris, who began the company, had a dream and 12 years ago made it come true. To bring the butcher shop to the customers, forming a company named Second City Prime. From his truck, he would bring fresh cuts of meat and go almost door-to-door. People loved the idea of not having to go look at meat in either butcher shops or the meat department in their local grocery, and after they became more familiar with the quality that Chris had, told their friends and relatives about this new way of getting meat.

Chris also learned from them. What they liked, what their price points were and how their buying patterns could be used to grow his new venture. Over the years Susie came into the picture. She is the seasoning and marinade “maven” coming up with the right formulas to enhance the flavors of the high quality products and make them even more desirable. Jamie is their “chef” coming up with new recipes that make sense and are desirable. They do have a catering system so for those who love planning parties, but prefer to leave the work to others, you will find an affordable menu on their site http://www.secondcityprime.com, and then speak to Vince about customizing for your specific needs.

Vince  comes from a family that had butchers , so getting involved in Second City was easy. They offer great prices, for quality meats and here is the spot I like. You can go online and place your order ( before 6) and it will be at your door the next day ( in the greater Chicagoland area). There is NO CHARGE for the shipping. I have done the online before with others and the shipping shaved away all the savings, plus the guarantees were not even close to what Second City offers.

They specialize in residential and commercial delivery. They offer USDA Prime Beef, Kobie, Wagyu beef, Seafood, Chicken and  Pork.

As I said before, they do catering ( custom planned and priced) and at this time of year, they can help you with that special gift for the holidays. Vince can also help you plan corporate gift boxes for your major clients.

The phone number is630-854-6924

Website www.secondcityprime.com

I have a box of goodies on its way. Once we have in our hands, we will do some cooking and tasting and report back to you on the flavors and quality of  this company. Look for the follow-up after the holidays.