Meeat Blog

Can music make Wagyu taste sweeter? In this blind tasting, 8 out of 10 testers rated the same beef as sweeter when high-pitched music was playing. An unexpected discovery involving one tester’s hearing added an even more fascinating dimension to the experiment—and revealed the surprising power of ambience seasoning.

While USDA Prime is an important indicator of beef quality, it shouldn’t be the only factor when evaluating a steakhouse. Truly exceptional restaurants go beyond the grade by providing transparency about the beef’s origin, breed, feeding program, aging process, and preparation. Understanding the full story behind the steak offers a much more meaningful measure of quality than a grading label alone.

Some events are memorable because of the food. Others because of the people. This one was special because of both. (All pictures credits Photo credits from Prime and Proper (Phil Carter Films)) AG and Prime & Proper staff I had the privilege of helping coordinate an extraordinary four-hands dinner in Nashville as part of The Rare Tour, bringing together two of the world’s finest steakhouses. Representing Sweden was Restaurang AG from Stockholm, ranked No. 8 in the world by Th

"Lean Gentini today represents what this profession can be at its best: lived passion, professional depth and the ability to connect cultures. Meat sommeliers like him – and those who teach, research and share knowledge internationally – no longer sell meat behind a counter. They communicate it in a broader context: in lectures, on stages, in courses, excursions and publications."

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Marika Watanabe the Kimono Butcher

Campeonato mundial de la Carne. CMdC Argentina

I visit T-Nakameguro in Tokyo with my wife Gege—a one-of-a-kind steakhouse created by the visionary Jumpei Nakamura-san. Specializing in an omakase-style T-bone experience, the restaurant showcases the precision of Chef Higa-san and Sous-Chef Shota-san, blending premium seasonal ingredients with modern techniques while staying true to Japanese culinary traditions. But T-Nakameguro is more than just Wagyu—it's a vibrant expression of culture, where tattoos, creativity, and ind

Munster Technological University now bonded with Buenos Aires University

Inaugural event to launch the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Butchery and Gastronom

Join me to visit Sugita Steak restaurant, birthplace of iconic Wagyu Cutlet sandwich !

n this first episode, I visit the Japanese Federal Meat Academy (FMA) in Gunma Prefecture—Japan’s leading institution for meat education sin

I’m excited to kick off my new series: Lean Gentini, a Meat Sommelier in Japan! Join me as I uncover Japan’s most inspiring Wagyu...

Wagyu beef grading in Japan 🇯🇵 is a serious business ! Japanese Wagyu Beef is strictly graded by the Japanese Meat Grading Association...

Recently, Bloomberg News reached out to me for insights on the Wagyu industry, and I had the pleasure of contributing to a deep dive into the British Wagyu market led by the talented journalist Jennifer Creery. Jennifer conducted an extensive investigation, gathering perspectives from various experts, resulting in an incredibly insightful article that I highly recommend. This piece introduces readers to the world of British Wagyu, capturing how this traditionally Japanese lux

"Wagyu" translates to “Japanese cow,” but in Japan, not all cattle qualify as Wagyu. In Japan, only four genetically distinct breeds are...

I was thrilled and honored to be invited as a speaker at the 2024 Warrendale Wagyu Conference. Held in partnership with the British Wagyu...

I truly believe that white wine pairs much better with Wagyu than red wine. The high acidity typical of white wines balances the richness...

In June 2024 was finally revealed the ranking of top 20 best steak restaurant of Japan!! Official website of the ranking: https://www.worldbeststeaks.com/ The ranking of the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants is managed and published by Upper Cut Media House headquartered in London, UK. Upper Cut Media House is a boutique media company with broad international hospitality, gastronomy and event expertise for more than three decades. I had the honor, and big responsability, to

I love going to hidden gem restaurants. Nikutoieba Matsuda (肉といえば松田), a Michelin-starred Wagyu Kappo restaurant that serves local Yamato...