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Spin-off of my own two steak threads - should I complain to manager?
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:23 pm
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:23 pm
If you didn't see my other two threads, I cooked filet mignons for dinner at work and kale & filet nachos.
I got the steaks from LeBlanc's Fres Marche. When I got to the butcher shop, the only filets in the display were tiny 2-4oz each. I did buy four of the 2oz filets to make the nachos, but asked him to cut me five 10oz filets. He said no problem and went to the back to cut. I went and finished shopping while he cut them.
When they have filets on display, they are the normal 2" thick filets, kind of like in a ball, and that's what I was expecting.
I get back to the counter just as he was coming from the back. He cut me five steaks, but the were maybe 1" thick.
I didn't want to say anything because he went out of his way to do it for me, but I was a little mad at the quality of the cuts.
They cooked just fine and were good but because of their thicknesses, I couldn't get the char I wanted on the outside without over cooking them.
Would you say something to the management?
I got the steaks from LeBlanc's Fres Marche. When I got to the butcher shop, the only filets in the display were tiny 2-4oz each. I did buy four of the 2oz filets to make the nachos, but asked him to cut me five 10oz filets. He said no problem and went to the back to cut. I went and finished shopping while he cut them.
When they have filets on display, they are the normal 2" thick filets, kind of like in a ball, and that's what I was expecting.
I get back to the counter just as he was coming from the back. He cut me five steaks, but the were maybe 1" thick.
I didn't want to say anything because he went out of his way to do it for me, but I was a little mad at the quality of the cuts.
They cooked just fine and were good but because of their thicknesses, I couldn't get the char I wanted on the outside without over cooking them.
Would you say something to the management?
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Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:30 pm to theantiquetiger
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2oz filets
Wtf
Eta I wouldn't even call it a filet at that point. Maybe a medallion or some something cute like that. Also you should have told the butcher how thick you wanted the filets cut.
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 11:34 pm
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:32 pm to theantiquetiger
Why didn't you tell him to cut more steaks?
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:33 pm to little billy
Yes, 2 oz filets. These were $14 for the four ($25/lb). Looked like stew meat. Granted, these are the tips of the loin and the best part (make the best tasting filets.
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 11:46 pm
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:33 pm to theantiquetiger
if im asking a butcher to cut me a steak, im specifically asking for a certain thickness.
they should ask you that imo.
they should ask you that imo.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:34 pm to upgrayedd
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Why didn't you tell him to cut more steaks?
I almost did, but was already crunched for time.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:39 pm to Jones
quote:
if im asking a butcher to cut me a steak, im specifically asking for a certain thickness.
they should ask you that imo.
I told him the size and thought they would be like the rest they have on display all the time. I guess I just figured all filets are cut to that 2" thickness.
If I'm ordering ribeye, I will say 1", 1.5", etc.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:45 pm to theantiquetiger
Just be happy you're complaining that your filet mignon's weren't cut thick enough. Things could be worse. Hashtag white people problems, the struggle is real, and related hashtags.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:47 pm to little billy
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Just be happy you're complaining that your filet mignon's weren't cut thick enough. Things could be worse. Hashtag white people problems, the struggle is real, and related hashtags.
Now I dont think he should complain to the manager and that he should just chalk it up as a cheap lesson learned, but gtfo with that bullshite you just posted.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:50 pm to Jones
I'm 2 glasses of wine and 4 beers in. I thought it was funny.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:53 pm to little billy
Are you saying black people don't buy filets? How do you know I'm not black?
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:55 pm to theantiquetiger
I feel bad now yall.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:01 am to theantiquetiger
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How do you know I'm not black?
black people don't ask if they should complain to the manager
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:13 am to theantiquetiger
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but asked him to cut me five 10oz filets.
Would you say something to the management?
I would. I would call management and tell them I was a dumbass for not telling the butcher how thick I wanted my 10 ounce steaks cut. Then give the butcher a compliment for cutting 10 ounce steaks like you asked.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:15 am to theantiquetiger
I've never ordered steaks by the oz. I always ask them to be cut by thickness. Were they 10 oz each?
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:29 am to theantiquetiger
its your fault that you walked off. A good butcher will cut them(or the 1st one, in this case) then show them to you to make sure that is what you want.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 12:39 am to Gris Gris
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've never ordered steaks by the oz. I always ask them to be cut by thickness. Were they 10 oz each?
Filets will vary in size depending on where on the loin it comes from, so a 2" filet could range from 4oz to nearly 16oz. Just like the tips you see above, they were nearly 2" thick but were 2-3oz each.
A ribeye can be ordered by thickness because ribeyes are mostly the same size diameter wise.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 1:24 am to theantiquetiger
I know all that. That's one reason I don't get asking for ounces. For a filet, I ask for thickness and I indicate the middle of the filet if I want them more uniform which is usually the case. I don't think your instructions reflected what you really wanted. Live and learn. I have.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 4:15 am to theantiquetiger
I would complain about paying $25/lb for beef tenderloin.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 6:41 am to Gris Gris
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I've never ordered steaks by the oz. I always ask them to be cut by thickness. Were they 10 oz each?
This. Exactly this.
To OP:
You said all the steaks in the case are 2", do you think every 2" steak is 10oz?
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