the famous "beef cheeks"

[JeffCoud]

We took a chance and ordered the beef cheeks (well Mom did). Taste was ok, kind of like a Yankee pot roast. "Mouth feel" of the "meat" was a bit off though I thought, a tiny bit spongy. Don't think I'd try again! But here's what they look like!

 

http://gallery.mac.com/jeffcoud?view=detail#100292/IMG_0032_2&bgcolor=black

 

Jeff

[Mr&MrsBee]

Will Rocky Mountain Oyster be next? Sounds like some good menu items??

Is it time to look for a new cruise line?

[madelinerose]

We took a chance and ordered the beef cheeks (well Mom did). Taste was ok, kind of like a Yankee pot roast. "Mouth feel" of the "meat" was a bit off though I thought, a tiny bit spongy. Don't think I'd try again! But here's what they look like!

 

http://gallery.mac.com/jeffcoud?view=detail#100292/IMG_0032_2&bgcolor=black

 

Jeff

 

Jeff, beef cheeks seem to be the trendy food item of the week/month/year. We've seen them all over menus in DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Manhattan. ;)

[lvcruiser]

They use a demiglaze on them to cover up the marks made by the people touching them with ten foot poles.

[Hatteras51]

They use a demiglaze on them to cover up the marks made by the people touching them with ten foot poles.

 

 

good one............:D

[cybx]

I had beef cheeks in Germany a few years ago, and it was a bit like a pot roast. The meat was tender and I thought it had a pretty good taste. One piece I had was a little too fatty, though, so I didn't quite finish all of it, but the leaner cuts were great.

[Oxo]

Will Rocky Mountain Oyster be next? Sounds like some good menu items??

Is it time to look for a new cruise line?

 

Tried them and really like RM Oysters. About time they are updating the menu!

[JeffCoud]

Jeff, beef cheeks seem to be the trendy food item of the week/month/year. We've seen them all over menus in DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Manhattan. ;)

 

They're showing up on menus for a good reason -- restaurants and the cruise ships in down economic times are doing the same thing...economizing! Who ever heard of a skirt steak for example 10 years ago?? Nothing wrong with economizing, but it is what it is!

 

Jeff

[Toftwood]

They are becoming a popular menu item here in the UK too and on sale in some of our premium supermarkets and foodstores. I have had it recently and thoroughly enjoyed them - at least it is meat with good flavour and texture unlike some mass-produced meat nowadays. I would thoroughly recommend it.

[derf5585]

I see the plates have a little X on them. That is a good sue-van-ear. yes

[librarylady19]

Thanks for the pics - really enjoyed your album. How did your find your experience on Summit. RS sure looks beautiful. We are "only" in a Sky Suite but hope to enjoy the afternoon tea trolley. What types of treats were available?

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Thanks for the pics - really enjoyed your album. How did your find your experience on Summit. RS sure looks beautiful. We are "only" in a Sky Suite but hope to enjoy the afternoon tea trolley. What types of treats were available?

 

Having lived in suiteland, I can tell you that the same treats are available to the great unwashed up in the buffet around 4 p.m. Of course you have to serve yourself up there. :D There will be small sandwiches and deserts.

[2SeaWithMe]

Beef Cheeks can run you more than a grass-fed porterhouse here!

[Can'tstopcruising]

I have had veal cheeks only once. And it was in a very expensive restaurant.

[2SeaWithMe]

I'd be pretty thrilled to get beef cheeks. Or Oxtail. And hopefully sweetbreads.

[Janet524]

We took a chance and ordered the beef cheeks (well Mom did).

 

Jeff

 

Beef Cheeks...Is that the nickname for a cute captain?

[GeorgeL]

They're showing up on menus for a good reason -- restaurants and the cruise ships in down economic times are doing the same thing...economizing! Who ever heard of a skirt steak for example 10 years ago?? Nothing wrong with economizing, but it is what it is!

 

Jeff

 

I live in California and here beef cheeks is not considered an economical cut at all. Just the opposite; it is considered a delicacy. My DH loves special tacos made with beef cheek meat and they are only served on weekends, there are lines at the taqueria for them and they always run out!

[derf5585]

when I told my friends I'd be making this dish, nearly everyone giggled or snerked when I said the words "beef cheeks." No, not because they thought I was talking about butt cheeks (what are you, 12? Pot, meet kettle.), but because the words "beef cheeks" are inherently fun to say. C'mon, try it. Beef cheeks. There, now don't you feel better? After the giggling subsided, my friends then suggested that we try and find someone we can nickname Beef Cheeks, or perhaps make it a more generic call-out. Like instead of "Duuuuude!" it'd be "Beeeeef Cheeeeks!" Yeah, I don't think it works, either. Or, we thought perhaps replacing "Shawty" with "Beef Cheeks" in hip-hop/rap lyrics might be fun. To wit:

from

http://carolcookskeller.blogspot.com/2008/03/tongue-in-cheek-braised-beef-cheeks-and.html

[jackdiamond]

I must admit that I am unaware of the nature of this dish. I do not recall that it was on the menu the times we have dined in Blu. If someone else, who has dined in Blu, can assist I would be most appreciative.

[cruisecriticmember]

I live in California and here beef cheeks is not considered an economical cut at all. Just the opposite; it is considered a delicacy. My DH loves special tacos made with beef cheek meat and they are only served on weekends, there are lines at the taqueria for them and they always run out!

 

???where do you live? If the taqueria you refer to is in Santa Barbara I,do like to try them. I love all the "strange" foods like brains, lips, tongue that are served in Mexican restaurants.:D

[msrizzo]

The only time I ever had beef cheeks was at Iron Chef Micheal Symon's restaurant Lola. And they were delicious!:)

 

Yes I think they are trendy, like pork belly. Which I also tried recently and discovered that i liked it very much.

[GeorgeL]

???where do you live? If the taqueria you refer to is in Santa Barbara I,do like to try them. I love all the "strange" foods like brains, lips, tongue that are served in Mexican restaurants.:D

 

These tacos are served in Super Taqueria which is a chain of taquerias in California and it sports a logo with the letter "S" in a superman-like emblem. I am not sure if this taqueria is located in Santa Barbara but you could do an Internet search and check. You could also check any other taqueria and see if they carry this beef as I have learned it is quite popular within the Mexican community.

[cruisecriticmember]

These tacos are served in Super Taqueria which is a chain of taquerias in California and it sports a logo with the letter "S" in a superman-like emblem. I am not sure if this taqueria is located in Santa Barbara but you could do an Internet search and check. You could also check any other taqueria and see if they carry this beef as I have learned it is quite popular within the Mexican community.

 

Thanks George. Do you happen to know the Spanish term for this cut of meat?

[GeorgeL]

Thanks George. Do you happen to know the Spanish term for this cut of meat?

 

Yes, it's called cabeza.

[kitty9]

Maybe they're preparing them differently now, but when I had them about two years ago on Infinity, they were disgusting. So much so I nearly tossed my cookies.