PROFILE
PRAIRIE STREET PRIME
A Home For the Luxury Kosher Culinary Connoisseur By Amy Poliakoff
produces original chef-led content to inspire users to get creative and build confidence in the kitchen. Leading ultra high net worth families who purchase or who have sampled the meat have the most positive feedback. Harry Winston’s grandson Gordon Winston commented that “I Love these tender juicy lamb chops, some of the best quality I’ve had. Prairie Street Prime has a great product. “There are over 45 underserved cities in the United States, including Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, Clevaland, Phoenix, Vegas, San Francisco and more. There is almost nothing kosher that you can get there because there isn’t enough critical mass like in New York, South Florida, Chicago and LA. Only small sections at supermarkets for meat that may not even be USDA Prime beef. It’s not real meat. We are a luxury kosher experience,” said Moscowitz. Looking for educational videos, recipes, and blogs on how to cook decadent and delicious kosher meats? Wondering where to find that custom cut of perfectly marbled prime rib? Prairie Street Prime (prairiestreetprime. com) is quickly becoming the gold standard for kosher foodies, meat-lovers, and culinary connoisseurs alike. Founded by Elliot Moscowitz, Prairie Street Prime delivers kosher USDA Prime beef, veal and lamb directly to your door. Moscowitz’s mission is not only to fill the gap in the market for highly-graded Kosher meat, but to resolve the inconvenience and uncertainty that has plagued it until now. The company also emphasizes education and community, with a dedicated media arm that
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Not all meat is created equal. Prairie Street Prime, headquartered in New York, is one of the only national companies that has a USDA Prime line. They are truly a provider of luxury meat because they pass two regulatory gatekeepers — kosher supervision under the Star-K certification and a Prime rating by the United States Department of Agriculture. The combination of these elusive certifications is a rare and ultra-exclusive advantage that is naturally in high demand for connoisseurs. The Star-K kosher certification — an international leading kosher certification for over 50 years — has provided the stamp
of approval for consumers to know that products have the purest of ingredients. Products that are considered Kosher are slaughtered under a traditional regulatory clean and supervised method or rabbinical oversight. From slaughter to processing to packaging, supervision of the highest quality is required to earn that coveted certification. Similarly, unless there is a USDA label on your meat, it has not been supervised or graded by a licensed USDA professional. Only USDA inspectors can ensure the safest, highest quality and labeling of all USDA products and USDA Prime beef comprises less than five percent of the market. All Prairie Street Prime meats are processed under USDA supervision which allows for shipment throughout the U.S. Working only with boutique farms, the company’s Prime meat is superior because it has the highest amount of intramuscular marbling, allowing for rich, succulent flavor and a tender, juicy consistency. Ever entrepreneurial and growth-minded, Prairie Street Prime recently rolled out their new line of kosher USDA Prime 30-day dry aged beef. This meticulous and nuanced process produces a distinctly rich and meaty flavor, and a silky, smooth texture. It occurs by storing meat in a highly controlled setting where airflow, temperature, and humidity are carefully regulated. As the moisture is slowly drawn out over time, the areas of muscle soften while the fat grows more prominent and potent, adding robust flavor. At the same time, the outer layers dry to form an exterior crust that seals in the flavor and tenderness. If you’re really looking to serve and savor an unparalleled meal, dry-aged is your ticket. You can currently choose from over 50 cuts of beef, veal and lamb, with more on the way. Moscowitz also offers a Concierge Service that caters to seekers of custom luxury options like lamb fat, whole export ribs, and their 3-inch-thick Tomahawk steaks (all of which come directly from their state-of-theart USDA kosher facilities. They also provide unique incentives for private chefs who want superior products for their clientele’s luxury events, holidays and vacations. Beyond the kosher community, Prairie Street Prime caters to a variety of people, including the Muslim community who follows a Halal diet and who are regular buyers of kosher foods.
