Florida Has The Best City In America For Meat Eaters
When you’re talking about burgers, smoky BBQ, and top-notch steaks, plenty of cities have got you covered. But only a select few can really be crowned the meat lover’s paradise.
A recent survey has ranked the top cities in America for all the meat enthusiasts out there. Linz Heritage Angus conducted a thorough analysis of data from over 17,000 steakhouses, burger joints, BBQ spots, and butcher shops in the 50 most populous cities nationwide. They carefully compared these cities using eight different factors, including the number of meat destinations, average Yelp ratings, the proportion of highly rated meat establishments, the quantity of Michelin-starred steakhouses, and the average monthly Google search volume for meat-related topics.
Which Florida city is the best for meat eaters?
When it comes to satisfying the cravings of meat enthusiasts, Miami takes the crown as a meat lovers’ paradise. The city is home to more meat destinations than any other city on the ranking. It has an impressive 102.3 meat destinations per 100,000 residents, offering plenty of options for carnivores. Not to mention, Miami proudly hosts two Michelin-star steakhouses, adding a touch of prestige to its meat scene. Overall, Miami has 84 steakhouses (19.1 per 100,000), 50 BBQ restaurants (11.4 per 100,000), and more than 250 burger restaurants (57.1 per 100,000). Miami residents are truly dedicated meat lovers, with 18,222 meat-related Google searches per 100,000 residents according to the study.
The runner-up.
In the rankings, Las Vegas secured the runner-up position, closely followed by Atlanta, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Oakland, Portland, Oregon, Boston, Denver, and Kansas City. While Miami claimed the top spot overall, Las Vegas was crowned as the best city for steak lovers, mainly due to its impressive tally of 119 steakhouses.
Other meat-loving metropolises include New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, with the highest number of Michelin-star steakhouses. And when it comes to the best-rated meat destinations, San Diego takes the crown, with an average Yelp rating of 4.04 stars out of 5, making it a prime spot for meat lovers to indulge.
Curious to see all the nitty-gritty details of the study? Take a look at the full breakdown here.
11 Things You’re Gonna Need To Be a Smoker
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So you’re thinking that you may get yourself a smoker this summer. Or maybe you’re going to get your baby’s daddy a smoker this Father’s Day. It’s a great idea. The home smoking revolution began a few years ago. And that’s when I dipped my toe into the smoking waters by buying a pellet smoker.
The traditional smoking faithful are probably making a decision about my choice of a pellet smoker. Why? Because it’s a trendy thing that isn’t quite the traditional way of smoking. Huh? What are you talking about? I’ll explain.
Traditional smoking involves an actual fire and using flavoring wood for smoke. Usually, this is done in an “offset smoker” or “kettle.” The person smoking must add or remove fire depending on how hot the grill gets and has to add the flavoring wood. The pellet grill uses a different method: pellets are automatically fed from a hopper into a small burning unit when the temperature of the grill dips and needs more heat.
I got a pellet grill because I can set the temperature, stick a probe in my meat and monitor it wirelessly on an app on my phone. It’s pretty easy.
One thing to note, there’s a new grill that uses charcoal that has just become kinda popular, it’s called a “gravity grill”.
Now that’s explained, I can tell you from my experience with my pellet grill smoker that there are a few items that you’re going to need to be successful. So if you’re planning on buying a smoker for yourself or one for Father’s Day we’ve got you covered. Here are 12 things you need for smoking meat.
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