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Beef…It’s Whats For Dinner

I began a new job today at The Beaver Creek Chophouse, located facing the ski slopes in Beaver Creek, CO. In order to become familiar with the menu, the kitchen prepared each dish the Chophouse offers, for the wait staff’s dining pleasure, while Jay McCarthy, world-renowned beef expert explained the ins and outs of Americas favorite dish. I now have a “hearty” education on the Chophouse’s specialty, steaks.

The source of the delicious meat served at the Chophouse is Greater Omaha Packers, in Nebraska. Sure, Nebraska is primarily known for corn, but did you know that Nebraska also is responsible for 7-9% of all prime beef? Did you know that only 4% of all beef qualifies as prime? Prime grade is the highest and most rare (expensive) grade of steak. Following at a close second is choice grade. There are 4 sub categories under choice grade, all differing slightly in quality. The best choice grade,known as  Top-Choice, is served at the Chophouse. Since grading of meat is done simply by a visual eye and opinion of the observer, Top-Choice steaks often are just as marbled and flavor-filled as prime grade, when the source of the beef has established a relationship with the ranchers themselves. Grade Omaha Packers has done just that for generations. This means that the Top-Choice steaks delivered by Shamrock Foods to the Beaver Creek Chophouse, are the top of the line, yet, still affordable to the Vail Ski Resort visitors.

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In Colorado There’s “No Worries”

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Well, winter is definitely rolling in here in the Rocky Mountains. Tonight, we are expecting 10 inches of snow in the higher elevations. Opening day for skiing and snowboarding in Vail and Beaver Creek is right around the corner. It is definitely time to start planning your winter vacation in Colorado. Do not miss out on this season in Vail.

Make sure to contact 10th Mountain Limo for all your transportation needs while visiting Colorado this winter. With much snow expected, leave the driving to the professionals, to make sure you and your family arrive to your destination safely. Before becoming a Vail local, I was fortunate enough to visit on my winter vacation one year. I will never forget my first trip to the beautiful Rocky Mountain Region. One thing I defiantly would have done differently is I would have called 10th Mountain Limo. I decided to rent a vehicle at the airport and drive the snowy, treacherous, twisting and turning journey myself. I am originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, and had little experience driving in the snow. The car was not what I would call a snowy weather car, to say the least, and came very ill-equipped for the icy roads I had to conquer. The drive from Denver International to Beaver Creek was a slippery one. During the climbing elevation, the weather became increasingly blustery and frozen , and the rental car slid on patches of ice. It would have been nice to have one of the pleasant gentlemen from 10th Mountain Limo, pick me up curbside and sip on a glass of Colorado wine during the scenic ride to Beaver Creek.

Relieved to have made it to Beaver Creek in one piece, yet still the gloom of the drive back to Denver loomed in the back of my mind. If I had known what I know now, I would have certainly called on 10th Mountain Limo for a ride. Why not leave the driving to people who drive in the snow for a living? The added stress of a frightening drive is just not enjoyable, and easily avoidable. So, kick back and relax, turn on a movie on one of our TV screens, or music on the surround sound, and enjoy every minute of your well-earned vacation. We can’t wait to help you in any way we can this winter, leaving you with “no worries”. See you soon!

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