Maryland Pit Beef

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (brittneal)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:03:16 GMT

Getting back to my post on cooking regulations in Ohio. I questioned the manager of a local diner and was toldthat they coud no longer serve any meats that are cooked less then med. I argued with her and she INFORMED me that I could call the local HD if I didnt believe.
Well as I live and breate the health dept backed her up and I was shocked.
The regs now state that all meats had to be cooked to 140 degrees unless you have the disclousure on your menu!..."my be hazardous to the elderly and children or those with...." If an inspector sent some one in to check and you ordered an undercooked steak(as requested) it would be a critical(closure) violationm unles the menu had the undercooked meats/shellfish.
britt

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (Robearjr)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:16:38 GMT

Chaps and the Gold Club. How many bad roast beef jokes have been made over the years about that combo?

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (signman)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08:12 GMT

TTM, 20 or so years ago when the owner's were set up in business in front of Dad's night club CHAPS, it was a dance/meet market kind of place. I think it first opened when polyester shirts were in style. It was a little later that it became the Gold Club, or Gentlemen's Gold Club.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (The Travelin Man)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:53:51 GMT

I just happened on tonight's episode of DD&D (not a regular viewer), and caught the whole segment on Chap's. It sure did make me want a tasty pit beef sandwich.

One thing that I found humorous (if I understood correctly) is that the woman's father gave her the plot of land to open the beef stand "out in front of" HIS (ahem) "nightclub?" So, does this mean that the family actually does own the strip club and the restaurant? If that's the case, they really should offer a sandwich/lap dance combo.

BTW, wanderingjew and I ran into Guy filming segments of DD&D while we were in Omaha. He was at the College World Series one of the nights. Just when I decided that I wanted to get a photo with him, he up and moved and I missed him. Oh well.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (signman)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:10:42 GMT

Well tonight was the night Guy of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives enlisted the help of Duff, the Ace of Cakes for a visit to Chaps Pit Beef in Baltimore.

I think I'll have some kind of combo on my next visit.

Check out the replay later tonight, or early AM, and other repeats later in the month.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (Robearjr)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:38:54 GMT

There is a neat little restaurant in Mt. Airy, Maryland (Exit 68 off of I 70) that offers a menu of regional fare. They have a standing menu that has items such as a Charleston Shrimp and Cheddar Grits (South Carolina) or Pecan Crusted Salmon with a Mandarin Rum Glaze (California). They also feature a different state each week. This week is Oregon, so they offer a drink, an appetizer, a soup, two entrees and a dessert.

Cascade Martini……….....…….……...…$5.95
Shaken Blueberry Infused Vodka with Raspberry
Liqueur and Blue Curacao

Stuffed Portobello……….……….….…...$7.50
Sherry Roasted Portobello Mushroom Filled
with Pacific Coast Crab and Herb Cheese Stuffing

Wild Mushroom Soup……….…..…..……$5.50
A Flavorful Mushroom and Leek Broth Finished
with a Chanterelle Cream

Sockeye Salmon…………....…........…...$21.95
Grilled Fillet Of Sockeye Salmon Finished with
a Cucumber, Shallot Chablis Beurre Blanc

Elk Willamette……….….............….…...$26.00
Twin Grilled Elk Chops Finished with a Brandied
Blackberry Conserve

Gingerbread Cake with
Caramelized Pear Compote………….….$5.50
Homemade Rich Spice Cake with a Sweet
Pear Compote and Vanilla Ice Cream

www.brickridge.com

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (PapaJoe8)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:35:07 GMT

NYNM, they have an America in Las Vegas. I think it's a branch of the NYC location? Good idea but I was not so impressed with the food. And, you might get a kick out of that old thread, where the idea I mentioned above came from, about new restaurant ideas. I bet you can find it.

state fare... might do the trick?
Joe

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (NYNM)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:24:07 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by PapaJoe8

Way back when I first came to Roadfood someone (hmmm, who was that?) suggested a restaurant idea called "State Fare". All the great regional dishes from around the country would be served there. Great idea but it would need to be a BIG place. This pit beef would be a must on the menu!
Joe

Great minds....I thought of a similar idea, but more a type of souvenir shop. It would be shaped oblong (with N,S,SW, Pacific NW, etc.) and sell items from each part of the country including conidmanets, packaged food mixes, etc. I thought of it when I was down in Wash DC in the Smithsonian gift shop. Fun to be the store buyer and do sourcing, no?

Oh, there was a "hip" restaurant in NYC called "America" that have a huge menu with regional foods.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (PapaJoe8)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:15:48 GMT

Way back when I first came to Roadfood someone (hmmm, who was that?) suggested a restaurant idea called "State Fare". All the great regional dishes from around the country would be served there. Great idea but it would need to be a BIG place. This pit beef would be a must on the menu!
Joe

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (NYNM)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:41:14 GMT

I've had some great PB at a street fair just cross the border in Hanover, PA. Also I recall some in Carlisle PA.

So maybe it's creeping north. Hope so.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (Robearjr)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:14:14 GMT

I wonder if Guy will pay a visit to the Gentleman's Gold Club next to Chaps?

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (kozel)

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:02:37 GMT

Chaps will be featured on an upcoming episode of Diners Drive-ins and Dives. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_dv/episode/0,3151,FOOD_29156_57785,00.html

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (Robearjr)

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:32:25 GMT

I would imagine that such a law/regulation would be enforced by the Health department, and they and not the police would issue the citation.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (ScreamingChicken)

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:23:31 GMT

The question then becomes: how did the police react? Perhaps your co-worker should've performed a citizen's arrest ala Gomer Pyle?

Since pit beef isn't made from ground beef I doubt it would ever be in danger.

Brad

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (brittneal)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:28:16 GMT

Are there laws in some states that dont allow med rare or lower? SOmeone was telling me that and I didnt believe them. In Columbus a co-worker ordered a burger to go from a bar(not a fast foodie, but 1/2+ hand packed burger) It was pinkish in the middle(I ordered mine med rare) He actually called the police and tried to report them for breaking the law(he was an ex-food service worker and knew the laws-Pizza delivery boy. lol) He was serious.
Any way that coould spell the end of pit beef. BW3 used to have beef on weck that was pretty rare in the columbus store.
britt

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (Greymo)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:50:20 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by bwave

Wow, thanks guys, sounds like a definate trip to Ocean City this weekend to try out Bull on the Beach. You think the food will be as good at the West OC location, or should I visit 2nd Street or 94th Street?

Actually I think you should cross over the bridge to the west side of the bay where the pit beef is really good

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (bwave)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:45:39 GMT

Wow, thanks guys, sounds like a definate trip to Ocean City this weekend to try out Bull on the Beach. You think the food will be as good at the West OC location, or should I visit 2nd Street or 94th Street?

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (Robearjr)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:32:57 GMT

Pit Beef got its start in the working class areas of eastern baltimore county like Rosedale and Essex.

What is odd, is that many of the original places that sold pit beef are gone; however, you can now get pit beef in other parts of the state, including Boogs BBQ stand at Camden Yards

If you can't find a pit beef stand, another option in Baltimore is the Bull and Oyster Roast where the Bull is almost always pit beef.

Many places that serve pit beef also serve pit ham and pit turkey. Another thing you will ussually see at these places is boardwalk fries, which are skin on fries that are served with salt and vinegar.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (dannybotz)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:25:13 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by propertydamage

The first time I tried Maryland Pit Beef was at a place called "Bull On The Beach" located at Rehoboth Beach, Deleware. I learned that they also had a location in Ocean City, Maryland too. However, the beef sandwich was absolutely one of the best I ever had. It was piled high with beef, the beef was very moist and juicy and then I could cover it with horseradish. One of the best sandwiches I ever tasted. You ate one of these and you didn't want to eat for the rest of the day. As a matter of fact just recalling the experience is making me hungry enough to eat a horse.

But I don't live on a farm, oh well. Here Rover here boy!! Just joking this is not asian food.

I'll second that. I've eaten at the one in O.C. they also had a big jar of cherry peppers right on the counter to add to your sandwich !!! awesome!!

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (Greymo)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:21:14 GMT

Gee, I live west of the bay and I sure feel lively! Must be all that pit beef that I am so close to.........

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (Billfish)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:34:57 GMT

You dont find pit beef east of the Bay Bridge.Balto County,AA County,a few places in Carroll and Harford and Howard counties.What kind of crack is "There's no life west of the Chesapeake Bay"? I've lived on both sides of the Bridge and I am pretty darn sure things are plenty lively over on the "mainland".And who said Delawareans aren't allowed to talk about it? Take a ride to Pulaski Hwy east of Baltimore and you can eat pit turkey till you turn green.And I think you will find just as much if not more "life" as there is in Delmar.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (bwave)

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:41:34 GMT

What the heck is Maryland Pit Beef?!? I live 3 miles from MD and work there everyday for nearly 20 years and have never once seen anyplace serve pit anything. I'd love to have some pit turkey, wish there were someplace close. Ahhhh, I get it I bet it's from that fabled part of the state that we're not allowed to talk about. There's no life west of the Chesapeake Bay, but must be some pit meat over there.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (Robearjr)

Fri, 30 May 2008 20:06:48 GMT

Is the Cape May sandwich served with horseradish mayo and onions?

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (wanderingjew)

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:49:41 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Al-The Mayor-Bowen

How does Pit Beef compare to the Roast Beef Sandwiches found on the North Shore/ Cape Ann in Mass.?? It has been a VERY long time since I enjoyed a Cape Ann Beef Sandwich and a couple of years since we tried a Pit Beef during a crabfest visit to Baltimore. My memory of either isn't good enough to describe the comparison.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=travel&res=9501EFD81230F93BA15755C0A9669C8B63

Al,

Here's an interesting article about pit beef

Pit beef is grilled over charcoal versus it being roasted

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (PapaJoe8)

Fri, 30 May 2008 14:37:13 GMT

Thanks Brad! Now I get it. I liked the horseradish sauce recipe also. The rare rubbed beef w/ the sauce sounds great! This is on my long list of new things to try cooking.

Wanderer, easier said than done... but I wish I could sample the real thing in Baltimore.
Joe

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (mayor al)

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:26:54 GMT

How does Pit Beef compare to the Roast Beef Sandwiches found on the North Shore/ Cape Ann in Mass.?? It has been a VERY long time since I enjoyed a Cape Ann Beef Sandwich and a couple of years since we tried a Pit Beef during a crabfest visit to Baltimore. My memory of either isn't good enough to describe the comparison.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (fattybomatty)

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:17:31 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by wanderingjew

quote:
Originally posted by fattybomatty

wandering I'm currently pretending to work right now so I can't. Can you pick me up one and deliver it to my office in New Jersey? It'd save me a ton on gas too

Well....

I wish it was that easy- if you asked me last August when I was in town- I could have done so...

Hey, there's always the weekend- right?

wandering if the gas prices weren't killing me I definitely would

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (NYNM)

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:15:52 GMT

I wonder why pit beef is so popular in this area.
I mean southcentral PA and central MD. My dad grew up in this area and it seems like a very specific place with specific culture. e
When I think of pit beef, it is really a form of outdoor roast beef.
Does anyone know the history of pit beef?

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (MiamiDon)

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:10:17 GMT

Chap's actually has a web site: http://www.chapspitbeef.com/

You'll find some pix there.

RE: Maryland Pit Beef (wanderingjew)

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:50:08 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by fattybomatty

wandering I'm currently pretending to work right now so I can't. Can you pick me up one and deliver it to my office in New Jersey? It'd save me a ton on gas too

Well....

I wish it was that easy- if you asked me last August when I was in town- I could have done so...

Hey, there's always the weekend- right?