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GFS meat

Clusterbuster
Clusterbuster Posts: 28
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I was going to go meat shopping tomorrow and there is a GFS (Gordon Food Service) pretty close to my home. I've mostly been buying at Kroger and Sam's here in Louisville. I hear good things about Costco but figured I might try GFS just because they are so close and it's no hassle to get in and out. Has anybody had any experience with GFS meat and/or the Louisville store in particular? Just thought I'd look for some reviews before I pull the trigger tomorrow. Thanks 
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  • kweitz
    kweitz Posts: 305
    My Nephew is a GFS rep. He got me a case of frozen ribeyes that were amazing. As far as what they have in the store, I'm not sure. I love their rubs and spices. 

    Charles Town, West-by-God Virginia

    Sazco large Casa-Q

    Large BGE

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  • Wolfie51sb
    Wolfie51sb Posts: 267
    I can speak only to GFS' Italian sausages in central Ohio. They are outstanding.

    Rob

    Columbus, Ohio

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,245
    For no reason in particular I have never bought meat from them, but I see there delivery trucks all over town delivering to restaurants so that says something! OTOH I have been buying frozen jumbo tiger shrimp from GFS for years and find it very good and at a good price. Here's another recommendation. Try a tub of their Tavern Cheese spread and you can thank me later!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time!
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  • Clusterbuster
    Clusterbuster Posts: 28
    I appreciate the comments and think I'll head on over. Happy smoking/grilling/etc,
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    @YukonRon
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,089
    I have had pork butts from them before.  They were good.  Also,  I used to buy lump there.  It is rebadged royal oak.  
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    RRP said:
    For no reason in particular I have never bought meat from them, but I see there delivery trucks all over town delivering to restaurants so that says something! OTOH I have been buying frozen jumbo tiger shrimp from GFS for years and find it very good and at a good price. Here's another recommendation. Try a tub of their Tavern Cheese spread and you can thank me later!
    I used to buy big bags of imported jumbo tiger shrimp at Costco many years ago. Stopped consuming any jumbo tiger shrimp (it's all imported) once I read about the rather horrible conditions under which they are farmed/harvested.

    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,174
    Since I found Costco, it pretty much ended looking elsewhere due to the availability of prime cuts, at such low prices. I would be thrilled to take you there, and show you what is available.
    So tough to beat.
    You know how to find me, although typically drunk next to the BGE, I am good with it, if you are.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    Its the only place I buy pork butts.  Good price and good quality.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
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