Where can I purchase this spice?

My buddy likes Northwoods Steak Seasoning from a company called Culinary Secrets, he got me going the stuff too. He had a friend at a restaurant who would help us out, but that source dried up. Where might a fellow purchase such a spice? Is there a restaurant supply company who would ship some to a private person?

I googled Culinary Secrets and a store came up ...they had a tab for online store,but I couldnt get on.But they did have a person you could e-mail requests to...Is this the place you are looking for?

The Spice House http://www.thespicehouse.com/ has a pretty big assortment of steak and beef seasonings. Try their search engine and maybe you can find something with the same ingredients as your missing one.

Good idea Milwfoodlovers!!!

Reinhart Food Service carries the Culinary Secrets brand and they have 2 locations in Minnesota. Go to the link and click locations. Hope this helps. -pb


http://www.reinhartfoodservice.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67

Restaurant supply companies sell to licensed business accounts and are not open to the public. We have accounts with Reinhart, Sysco, Restaurant Depot, and various other local suppliers. Restaurant Depot is cash & carry. Reinhart and Sysco deliver and require a minimum order, which can be costly. If you have a connection in the restaurant business, use them.

CSD

chicagostyledog wrote --

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Restaurant supply companies sell to licensed business accounts and are not open to the public.

Some do both. For example, Smart & Final in its core territory of Arizona, central and southern California, and Nevada converted its cash and carry stores from trade only to open to everyone some years ago. Many companies like Smart & Final focus on their private labels, but you may get lucky. I'd also sniff around your local Costcos and Sams Clubs because these do a lot of restaurant business and just might carry Northwoods Steak Seasoning.

(In the interest of full disclosure, I used to sell to restaurants for Smart & Final. I'm biased, but it's a fine company, although I no longer have any connection with it.)

The Spice House...right across the street from Usinger's. That has to be the best one-two culinary punch in America!

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Originally posted by Poverty Pete

The Spice House...right across the street from Usinger's. That has to be the best one-two culinary punch in America!

It's certainly my favorite shopping trip in town. Bill and Ruth Pennzey founded The Spice House many years ago and sold it to their daughter. Milwaukee is blessed in many ways when it comes to home town products. Klements outlet store can be a real find on many types of sausages and I just learned on the board today that Hoffy's makes "Pink's" hot dogs.

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Originally posted by Penzeys Spices

Northwoods Seasoning
A great place to fish, an even better place to eat. This Northern Wisconsin-style blend is a traditional mix that is a perfect seasoning for family-style fried or baked chicken and fish, green salads with oil and vinegar, egg and potato salad, and Door County-style fish boils. Use heavily, 1 tsp. per pound, for meats and vegetables. Hand-mixed from: coarse flake salt, paprika, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, garlic and chipotle.

You can buy Northwoods Seasoning here - http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysnorthwoods.html

Not across the street from Usingers, but around the corner from a George Webbs.

jrp

I'll never forget the Spice House. One day, I walked in there after my usual visit to Usinger's, and ran smack into Julia Child. I think I asked her to sign my jar of saffron.

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Originally posted by Voyageur

chicagostyledog wrote --

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Restaurant supply companies sell to licensed business accounts and are not open to the public.

Some do both. For example, Smart & Final in its core territory of Arizona, central and southern California, and Nevada converted its cash and carry stores from trade only to open to everyone some years ago. Many companies like Smart & Final focus on their private labels, but you may get lucky.

Smart and Final cash and carry stores are very similar to Restaurant Depot. Unfortunately, Restaurant Depot is not open to the public. www.restaurantdepot.com/misc/about.asp

Hey chicagostyledog,

Restaurant Depot has the same loophole that Smart & Final had when it used to be closed to the public: Nonprofits are allowed.

Check this sentence from http://www.restaurantdepot.com/Member/joinstep0.asp
"All you need to become a member is your Certificate of Authority (business license), or proof that you represent a non-profit organization."

Theedge probably helps with functions at a nonprofit or two be it purchasing for a scout troop or Elks function or whatever, where there could be a little side purchase of Northwoods Steak Seasoning. We're not breaking any laws here.

Voyaguer,

The nonprofit loophole has always been a well guarded secret. In November, Restaurant Depot changed policies. I weekly shop the Milwaukee store, where I originally registered my business. Once in a while, I shop the Des Plaines store. This time, my id scan card didn't work. I spent an hour having my info from Milwaukee faxed to Des Plaines to add me to their system. I also had to fax a copy of my Wisconsin resale certificate to the Des Plaines store, when I returned home. If this is happening to businesses, I can only imagine the obstacles the nonprofits are now facing.

CSD

Yes, these obstacles, when they exist for nonprofits depending on the state laws that apply, are probably the result of tax authorities not wanting groups that do not have certified nonprofit status to be able to avoid sales taxes. When I said "We're not breaking any laws here" in regards to Theedge's personal purchase, I wasn't thinking of the tax avoidance issue. My bad.

Thanks for all of the info guys. It looks like my best bet is to contact a local restaurant. I know the owners of a local Q joint, maybe they can hook me up.

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Originally posted by chicagostyledog

Voyaguer,

The nonprofit loophole has always been a well guarded secret. In November, Restaurant Depot changed policies. I weekly shop the Milwaukee store, where I originally registered my business. Once in a while, I shop the Des Plaines store. This time, my id scan card didn't work. I spent an hour having my info from Milwaukee faxed to Des Plaines to add me to their system. I also had to fax a copy of my Wisconsin resale certificate to the Des Plaines store, when I returned home. If this is happening to businesses, I can only imagine the obstacles the nonprofits are now facing.

CSD

Ouch! Glad I dont live in Wisconsin. Wholesale places aroud here just ask for who ya work for and it's a done deal.. (Probably due to the mass amounts of outlet stores)...

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Originally posted by JRPfeff

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Originally posted by Penzeys Spices

Northwoods Seasoning
A great place to fish, an even better place to eat. This Northern Wisconsin-style blend is a traditional mix that is a perfect seasoning for family-style fried or baked chicken and fish, green salads with oil and vinegar, egg and potato salad, and Door County-style fish boils. Use heavily, 1 tsp. per pound, for meats and vegetables. Hand-mixed from: coarse flake salt, paprika, black pepper, thyme, rosemary, garlic and chipotle.

You can buy Northwoods Seasoning here - http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysnorthwoods.html

Not across the street from Usingers, but around the corner from a George Webbs.

jrp

I get mine at the Penzey's Store in Scottsdale, order online as posted.

Found this if it's not too late.... http://www.spicesetc.com/product/2904/5

FLUFFY

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Originally posted by Theedge

My buddy likes Northwoods Steak Seasoning from a company called Culinary Secrets, he got me going the stuff too. He had a friend at a restaurant who would help us out, but that source dried up. Where might a fellow purchase such a spice? Is there a restaurant supply company who would ship some to a private person?

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Originally posted by Theedge

My buddy likes Northwoods Steak Seasoning from a company called Culinary Secrets, he got me going the stuff too. He had a friend at a restaurant who would help us out, but that source dried up. Where might a fellow purchase such a spice? Is there a restaurant supply company who would ship some to a private person?

I am familiar with that seasoning, and it is a good one. Independent Marketing Alliance, Houston, TX is a distributor for Culinary Secrets - www.independentmarketingalliance.com

Hello nholmes ... welcome to RF.

I have been shopping at Penzeys for a while now- I am lucky, they have a store in Dallas- but they also have all their stuff available on-line and it is easy to order and receive. Give them a try- especially if it turns out that it is their receipe that you love.

Hey folks,
www.penzeys.com is the web address. I am almost positive they are willing to sell products in bulk. I have purchased their products for years at the home base locations through out Southeastern Wisconsin. I've watched with state pride as more stores open up through out the country. I am particularly fond of their spicier (Black & Red) and salt-free (Sunny Spain) products.