Work

Overview of Farm-Produced Beef Quality

  • Small individual farms produce some of the highest quality beef available on the market.
  • There is a current increase in market value for beef, impacting prices significantly.

Flat Iron Steak

  • Definition and Origin

    • The flat iron steak is derived from the shoulder of the cow.
    • Anatomically, it is located just behind the shoulder cap where a strip of muscle runs across.
    • Each cow yields two flat iron steaks (one on each side).

  • Comparison with Other Cuts

    • The flat iron is similar to the hanger steak, which only provides one cut per cow due to its position on the neck.
    • The scarcity of these cuts increases their market demand and prices.

  • Price Information

    • The price of flat iron steak can increase significantly based on market demand; for instance, a rise of $15 to $18 per ton could occur overnight.
    • Specific pricing example: Today, it costs $27 for a four-ounce portion of flat iron steak.
    • Expectation: While there might be good feedback on the steak, it may not remain on the menu due to market fluctuations.

  • Visual Aspects

    • Notable marbling of the flat iron steak: described as having striking colors, potentially appearing as black, red, or white.

  • Upcoming Discussions and Presentations

    • Further review of menu items scheduled for Friday.
    • All items have been previously presented, except for a forthcoming birthday dessert.

  • Menu Special

    • New special involving a handheld item that has been batch-prepared recently.
    • Note: Menu items can be subject to sudden removal ("86-ing").

Operational Notes

  • Audience Engagement Questions

    • Encouragement for questions about menu items or events.
    • Brief interaction with audience, noting an interest in charcuterie concepts.

  • Event Information

    • A show is scheduled to start at 8 PM tonight, audience to arrive by this time.

  • Special Dates Mentioned

    • Blackout dates for scheduling, such as 12/22 and 12/28.

Trivia Discussion

  • Highlight of Jim Carrey's Achievements

    • Inquiry into the actor who achieved three number one films in the same year, identified as Jim Carrey in 1994.
    • Noteworthy films: "The Mask", "Ace Ventura", and "Dumb and Dumber".

  • Reflection on Film Industry Trends

    • Mention of how this achievement is unprecedented and has not occurred again since.

Closing Remarks

  • Personal updates shared among participants; questions about show preparations.
  • Mention of personal health issues (pain medicine not taken).