I'm giving this place 5 stars because Yelp won't let me give it 10. I'm still not clear on the…read moretranslation of this shop but the first thing to understand is that this is not a butcher shop with all kinds of different meats. It is the workshop of a meat craftsman. It's like going to the creamery where one of the worlds finest cheeses are made, as opposed to a cheese shop. And, if you're lucky you can meet The Godfather of Meat himself, Marc du Bourg.
Marc was exceptionally generous with his time and knowledge. I returned to Orlando confident that I now probably know more about dry aging beef than anyone else in Florida, because I learned from the world's leading expert. Nobody else is doing what Marc does, his 1-year and older beef is a delicacy that can only be found here. And if you like meat and have a taste for aged foods then you must experience du Bourg meat.
I ended up going twice. The first time I got a double-rib steak of the 120 day beef. Marc gave me careful guidance on how to prepare it. His technique is simple but works exceptionally well, and it really highlights what makes this meat special. So, if you are buying his good stuff then get the instructions and follow them. Keep the prep simple, you want to let the meat be center stage. It is intensely beefy, rich, and soft. Wonderful.
The second time I went I got a small sample of the 180 day beef. It was even more intense on the flavor, with a bit of a blue cheese funk in the background (which I loved). It is an exceptionally elite ingredient. I think on my next visit I might venture to the exotic 1 year (or longer). It's expensive, but as a foodie it will be worth it to me to experience something so exclusive, sold to me by the artist who designed the technique and trimmed my steak to order.
If you like dry aged beef and you have the means, you must go to meet The Godfather. You won't regret it.