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I give up. I'm going to be taking some friends from Colombia to a restaurant in L.A. where the specialty of the house is Prime Rib. I tried to tell them what prime was and couldn't come up with a translation for Prime Rib in Spanish, what is it? I know Flank Steak is Sobrebarriga, Tri-Tip is Punta de anca, etc.
So what's Prime Rib and what is Rib Eye steak in Spanish?

By mrgizmo on Jul 28, 2009, 11:13 in Friendly Talkzone.

theflatline says on Jul 28, 2009, 11:39:

Just have them eat it and I am sure they will be amazed.

Tell them that the beef was corn fed instead of free range and allows for a more tender cut of beef marbled with fat for the prime rib.

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Terry2 says on Jul 28, 2009, 12:08:

have a look here: http://www.beefretail.org/markSpanishLanguageBeefCutsChart.aspx

as far as prime rib goes, it is just a cut from a standing rib roast

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mrgizmo says on Jul 28, 2009, 12:23:

Thanks, Terry2, that's a great webwite. However the translation must be from a different country, I noticed some things translated different like Flanksteak and Tri-Tip (Falda and Empuje) in Colombia we calle those Sobrebarriga and Punta de Anca. But it's a great site anyway, thanks again.

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Bill Turley (Moderator) (Trustee board) (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jul 28, 2009, 13:12:

The major difference between meat cuts in Colombia and in the US is the way they cut it. In the US they cut across the muscle groups and supporting bone, hence T-Bone and 7-bone Chuck. In Colombia they cut around the muscle group and sell each separately. A bola is a sirloin etc.

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theflatline says on Jul 28, 2009, 13:20:

Bill,

It is all your fault, I am going to have to go buy a t-bone and grill it for dinner. With just sea salt and cracked pepper, rare.

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Mononoke28 says on Jul 28, 2009, 13:22:

I've never seen Prime Rib in Colombia and I'm sure they will think it's weird looking because of all the pink and all.

mrgizmo, we're planning on going to La Casita on Melrose, is that a good place to go to for some Colombian food?

Diana

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mrgizmo says on Jul 28, 2009, 13:34:

On Melrose west of Western there's a restaurant called La Fonda Antioqueña. In fact they were located originally where la casita is now and the owners of La Casita bought the location without La Fonda owners knowledge (they were leasing). Needless to say La Fonda had to move and La Casita opened the restaurant in the same location hoping to get La Fonda's clientele. To be honest I have no idea how good they are, I've never been there. I have been going to La Fonda for at least 18 years, they have excellent service and excellent food as well. If you like steak, try the Churrasco, it's huge (my hat off to you if you are able to finish everything).
Their address is 5125 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038. (323) 957-5164.
You won't be desappointed. Enjoy!

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Lisa Zee says on Jul 28, 2009, 17:29:

Just tell them: Oignan hermanos, ustedes van a comerse un "Prime Ribe" de ataque!. If they don`t get it, call me and I will translate for them: "como van a comer "Prime Ribe", listo, ya les caigo".

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