We cannot think clearly about things until we call them what they are. – George Orwell
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Let’s talk about Kobe and “Kobe” beef for a minute, shall we?
A FB friend (let’s call him Don) writes:
So….I was at Le Cirque the other night where they were charging an extra $140 for a wagyu ribeye which in the description was noted as “kobe” (yes, the quotes were included in the description). The waiter says this is real kobe beef. I questioned that since it is my understanding that real kobe never leaves Japan. I’m thinking I’m wrong or this waiter just thought I was some dumbass hick. Any thoughts?
Why yes, Don, I do have some thoughts and here they are: