Restaurant depot

eagle697 · 02-12-2009, 10:02 PM

I have seen several people mention restaurant depot in threads for some time. I looked them up and there is one within driving distance. Having never seen one, is it that much better than a wholesale club like sams/bjs/costco? I do not have a business or tax number, but do a lot of work with a non profit, so getting a membership wouldn't be an issue, i just didn't know if it would be worth the hassle, when i already have a wholesale club membership. Thanks for the help.

The Pigman · 02-12-2009, 10:07 PM

I buy all my meat and other items there....The meat is so much nicer here then Sams or anywhere else.

eagle697 · 02-12-2009, 10:10 PM

How are the prices?

bbq lover · 02-12-2009, 10:14 PM

IM will pigman they have small med and large ribs in singles and cases brisket in singles and cases heck all meats in singles and cases and the prices a better a lot of there prices for all things are good

Jaberwabee · 02-12-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bbq lover

IM will pigman they have small med and large ribs in singles and cases brisket in singles and cases heck all meats in singles and cases and the prices a better a lot of there prices for all things are good

I am going to attempt to translate to English. They carry most meats(briskets, rib roasts, strip loins) in case pack or by single cryo. The prices are lower than Sam's and I think they have varying qualities (Choice or Prime), not sure.

Now as for the small, medium and large ribs.........your guess is as good as mine, unless he means Beef ribs (large), Pork Spares (med), and Pork Baby Back (small). As I type this, I bet thats what he means,

Damn all the practice with Billy is paying off.

bbq lover · 02-13-2009, 12:06 AM

sorry jab small med large is the pork ribs small bone med bone large bone witch means less or more meat big bone more weight less meat right ?lol when you got to rd look at all 3 sizes there is a price difference and meat difference as for the briskets there is a angus a choice and one other lol oh and on the ribs you can get them in IBP lights and IBP St. Louis cuts
per cut for comps

eagle697 · 02-13-2009, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bbq lover

sorry jab small med large is the pork ribs small bone med bone large bone witch means less or more meat big bone more weight less meat right ?lol when you got to rd look at all 3 sizes there is a price difference and meat difference as for the briskets there is a angus a choice and one other lol oh and on the ribs you can get them in IBP lights and IBP St. Louis cuts
per cut for comps

For rib sizes are you just talking small variations in the bone size, or is it really noticeable? Also, I know what St. Louis cut it, but what is ISP lights or ISP st luois?

Spydermike72 · 02-13-2009, 06:56 AM

If it is within a reasonable driving distance it is worth the hassle, it is free if you have a Business License or a Non-Profit paperwork, it is pretty easy and only takes about 5 minutes.

Prices for meat are a bit cheaper than Sams or Costco (at least here in MI).
Becareful with the paper products, the lower priced ones are lower priced for a reason. I prefer Sams for those types of items.

Will you just be shopping for home use or for Catering or Business ??

bbqdano · 02-13-2009, 07:06 AM

Their meat offerings are definitely higher quality than Sams and they have St. Louis cut spares which Sams does not carry. Good place to go if reasonably handy.

billm · 02-13-2009, 07:59 AM

plus you can go in the cooler and grab your own cases..this is good if pack date is an issue for you..
there is just no comparison with Sams..Restaurant Depot has so much more to choose from meat wise as well

mtomto · 02-13-2009, 08:54 AM

How many hoops must one jump thru to get a Business License, say with the city or county of residence? Can you say you are starting a catering biz, pay a fee and get license and thats it? Or to you also have to grease a health inspector, show a p&l for renewal, etc.??? TIA!

SteevieG · 02-13-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mtomto

How many hoops must one jump thru to get a Business License, say with the city or county of residence? Can you say you are starting a catering biz, pay a fee and get license and thats it? Or to you also have to grease a health inspector, show a p&l for renewal, etc.??? TIA!

Was curious about that as well. If you have no license can you still go the the Restaurant Depot and pay admission or buy a membership or something? There is one about 15 miles from me and I'd like to see what it's all about.

Ashmont · 02-13-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mtomto

How many hoops must one jump thru to get a Business License, say with the city or county of residence? Can you say you are starting a catering biz, pay a fee and get license and thats it? Or to you also have to grease a health inspector, show a p&l for renewal, etc.??? TIA!

I got a card if you want to go.. I will be going sometime in March if you are interested PM me I will give you more details

heinz57 · 02-13-2009, 10:27 AM

This place rocks! The best part is it is not full of people woundering around aimlessly looking for free food samples. Most everyone in there shopping are pros with an agenda. Get in, get it & get out. You can even call in an order & have it waiting for you. I stopped by on Friday before Superbowl & picked up 66 slabs, 6 packers & 8 butts & a few other items, and was in & out in 30 minutes. The only thing that I have found that seems to need some improving is the check-out process. It seems that there's always some hang-up of sorts. It's like they spent all tis time & effort & money building this first-rate buisness & then went out down to the local highschool & grabbed a handfull of clueless girls to be checkers. But, I can deal wth that for all the other perks. They also have a great variety of spices & seasonings. Heck they got all kinds of stuff I don't even know what it is. Makes me wish I was a real cook.

Mark · 02-13-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashmont

I got a card if you want to go.. I will be going sometime in March if you are interested PM me I will give you more details

Hey Marty: Tell us what it takes to get a card. You get one through your church?

02-12-2009, 10:02 PM	#1
eagle697 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-07-08 Location: Senoia Ga	Restaurant depot I have seen several people mention restaurant depot in threads for some time. I looked them up and there is one within driving distance. Having never seen one, is it that much better than a wholesale club like sams/bjs/costco? I do not have a business or tax number, but do a lot of work with a non profit, so getting a membership wouldn't be an issue, i just didn't know if it would be worth the hassle, when i already have a wholesale club membership. Thanks for the help. __________________ Chris Fayetteville, GA 2 NB Banderas, Imperial Kamado #5, Imperial Kamado #0, Large Grill Dome, Large Primo Kamado, 22.5 Weber Silver, 18.5 Weber Silver

02-12-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
The Pigman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-10-07 Location: Cincinnati Ohio	I buy all my meat and other items there....The meat is so much nicer here then Sams or anywhere else. __________________ Smokin Blues BBQ The Pigman (Roger) Pitmaster KCBS CBJ #30390 Lead for State of Ohio & Indiana for Operation BBQ Relief Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member Lang 84 Custom Longneck with warmer Mobil Food Lic. With State of Ohio

02-12-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
eagle697 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-07-08 Location: Senoia Ga	How are the prices? __________________ Chris Fayetteville, GA 2 NB Banderas, Imperial Kamado #5, Imperial Kamado #0, Large Grill Dome, Large Primo Kamado, 22.5 Weber Silver, 18.5 Weber Silver

02-12-2009, 10:14 PM	#4
bbq lover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-05-08 Location: tracy ca.	IM will pigman they have small med and large ribs in singles and cases brisket in singles and cases heck all meats in singles and cases and the prices a better a lot of there prices for all things are good __________________ GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILL <JIM BOWIE > 680 country smoker ugly drum controlled by stoker

02-13-2009, 12:06 AM	#6
bbq lover is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-05-08 Location: tracy ca.	sorry jab small med large is the pork ribs small bone med bone large bone witch means less or more meat big bone more weight less meat right ?lol when you got to rd look at all 3 sizes there is a price difference and meat difference as for the briskets there is a angus a choice and one other lol oh and on the ribs you can get them in IBP lights and IBP St. Louis cuts per cut for comps __________________ GREEN MOUNTAIN GRILL <JIM BOWIE > 680 country smoker ugly drum controlled by stoker

02-13-2009, 06:56 AM	#8
Spydermike72 Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-17-06 Location: Flushing Michigan	If it is within a reasonable driving distance it is worth the hassle, it is free if you have a Business License or a Non-Profit paperwork, it is pretty easy and only takes about 5 minutes. Prices for meat are a bit cheaper than Sams or Costco (at least here in MI). Becareful with the paper products, the lower priced ones are lower priced for a reason. I prefer Sams for those types of items. Will you just be shopping for home use or for Catering or Business ?? __________________ Mike Rubbed,Smoked, and Sauced BBQ Team Powered by Bar's Leak and Rislone RSSBBQ.COM Backwoods Competitor Backwoods Party Weber Performer Certified Moink Baller Past President of the Great Lakes BBQ Association For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know

02-13-2009, 07:06 AM	#9
bbqdano Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-12-08 Location: Overland Park, KS	Their meat offerings are definitely higher quality than Sams and they have St. Louis cut spares which Sams does not carry. Good place to go if reasonably handy. __________________ bbqdano American BBQ Systems model All Star, CS-570 & TG-300 pellet grills, Broilmaster P3, and lastly, Superfast Red Thermapen

02-13-2009, 07:59 AM	#10
billm is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-08-06 Location: Roselle Il Name/Nickname : Head	plus you can go in the cooler and grab your own cases..this is good if pack date is an issue for you.. there is just no comparison with Sams..Restaurant Depot has so much more to choose from meat wise as well __________________ Extended Backwoods Party Backwoods Chubby Alveron Cooker Weber 26.75 inch Kettle & Summit Gold gasser Cypriot Grill & Optimal Automatics Party Que http://www.headsredbbq.com

02-13-2009, 08:54 AM	#11
mtomto Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-27-06 Location: St. Louis, MO.	How many hoops must one jump thru to get a Business License, say with the city or county of residence? Can you say you are starting a catering biz, pay a fee and get license and thats it? Or to you also have to grease a health inspector, show a p&l for renewal, etc.??? TIA!

02-13-2009, 10:27 AM	#14
heinz57 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-09-08 Location: KCMO	This place rocks! The best part is it is not full of people woundering around aimlessly looking for free food samples. Most everyone in there shopping are pros with an agenda. Get in, get it & get out. You can even call in an order & have it waiting for you. I stopped by on Friday before Superbowl & picked up 66 slabs, 6 packers & 8 butts & a few other items, and was in & out in 30 minutes. The only thing that I have found that seems to need some improving is the check-out process. It seems that there's always some hang-up of sorts. It's like they spent all tis time & effort & money building this first-rate buisness & then went out down to the local highschool & grabbed a handfull of clueless girls to be checkers. But, I can deal wth that for all the other perks. They also have a great variety of spices & seasonings. Heck they got all kinds of stuff I don't even know what it is. Makes me wish I was a real cook. __________________ Next Year's Winner BBQ --We're smoke'n optimism !

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