If you’re looking to make Father’s Day a sizzling success, skip the run-of-the-mill and head to your local butcher shop for some prime inspiration. With Anthony Rose firing up the grill, we’re about to settle the score on which rib-eye reigns supreme. Let the meaty showdown begin!
First Place: Sanagan’s Meat Locker
“This is incredibly tender, with a fantastic distribution of fat that enhances its rich, beefy steak flavour.” 176 Baldwin St., $40.99/lb.
Second Place: Cumbrae’s
“This is juicy, slightly fatty and has a delicious charred taste. Flavour-wise, it’s really nice.” 714 Queen St. W., $37.99/14–16 oz.
Third Place: Côte de Boeuf
“I’m loving the thickness of this cut, and despite that, it’s still wonderfully lean.” 130 Ossington Ave., $39/lb.
Fourth Place: Grace Meat Market
“This is incredibly tender and smoky. It practically melts in your mouth.” 644 College St., $21.75/12 oz.
Fifth Place: The Butcher’s Son
“Fantastic marbling! The umami is spot on, cooked to perfection (you can thank me later!), and the meat’s leanness really stands out.” 2055 Yonge St., $34.99/14 oz.
Sixth Place: Olliffe
“It’s pretty lean with minimal marbling. The steak’s flavour is good, but I think it could use a bit more fat to really enhance it.” 1097A Yonge St., $39.49/14 oz.
Seventh Place: Nortown Foods
“It’s excellent — tender, juicy, and that sear is just perfect.” 1 Promenade Cir., Thornhill, $33.99/lb