Whats the Deal with Black Label Burgers?

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Its all over FoodBlogs - and now has a mention in the NYTimes - but i can't for the life of me figure out what makes it so special!
So - its made by Pat La Freida - got that.
But what makes a Black Label Burger so special?
and in the true American spirit..... where can i get one?
i need to try it!
i know there are a few outlets in NYC - but how about here in SF?
thanks for the help!

Answer

That's right its dry aged beef from a variety of cuts. You can see exactly what it is in this video from ABC news when they interviewed Josh Ozersky http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=6608767 . You have to go about about 5-6 minutes in till the timer reads -2:45. 
I don't think its made it to SF yet.

-MJC
http://www.thedairyshow.com

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Only in NYC. It is about LaFrieda selecting this and that, etc.
I buy from LaFrieda and he is legit, not a scammer, rep, hype operation but I am not sure how much of the Black Label bit is subtance
vs hype. I have not had one, I don't think it would blow me away but I will give it a fair shake if I do try the blend.
I was thinking of dining at Zuni and indeed to try the burger but that is insanely expensive.
15 bux no fries? That is the type of number that will just piss me off, though I have had other items that do that and I will admit if they are great or not.
So, even if I go into eating it with anger, I will not give a prejudiced verdict.
Anyway,I don't think the Black Label is life changing. I will let you know if I am wrong.
Aging and grinding in house or out does not matter. It is not like shipping cheese from Europe or something. Greatness in meat is valid over the distance of a few miles and maybe a few hours of travel.

Hey, SteveG, how man ounces is the Zuni burger?
If it is skimpy on top of that, then that is really too much.
Of course, can still be terrific but would be a one time event.

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Here is a url that speaks on the types of beef cuts that go into the "black label burger." 
http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2009/03/secrets_of_minetta_taverns_black_label_burger_1.html

Also, here is another expensive burger place in NYC called dbbm
http://www.danielnyc.com/dbbistro.html

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