# Grassfed bison. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 23, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344 "2009-12-23T18:00:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mangeorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/1 "2009-12-23T18:00:24Z")
I’ve eaten bison a few times, and I really like it. But I can only find it online. My main problem with that is all that styrofoam and packaging that comes with it, and the cost of shipping is also a factor. Anyone know where I can buy fresh bison over the counter in the Berkeley, CA area? A reasonable drive (like “back east” to Martinez or Concord ;)) would be okay. Peace, mangeorge ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/2 "2009-12-23T19:22:25Z")
The meat counter at Star Grocery in the Claremont district near Dark Carnival bookstore often seems to have some. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/3 "2009-12-23T19:23:18Z")
Just don’t eat the styrofoam packing and you’ll be fine. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![mangeorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/4 "2009-12-23T19:30:10Z")
> [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](#): > > Just don’t eat the styrofoam packing and you’ll be fine. > > 😉 Oh. I get confused. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2009, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/5 "2009-12-23T20:23:00Z")
I figured there must be a bison producers’ association, and by golly, there is: The National Bison Association. For shits-n-giggles, I went to their buyer’s guide locator map, and [here](http://www.bisoncentral.com/index.php?s=&c=22&d=81&w=2009&U_state=CA) are the California bison producers. Looks like the Marina one might not be too far from you. ---
**Author:** ![movingfinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@movingfinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/movingfinger)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2009, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/6 "2009-12-24T05:30:31Z")
Also check local farmers’ markets. The one I go to in Long Beach has a seller of bison products there every Sunday. Yes, yes; I know Long Beach isn’t near you, but that was just a frinstance. Gotta be some in the Bay Area. ---
**Author:** ![Gorsnak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gorsnak/32/7587_2.png) [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2009, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/7 "2009-12-24T05:57:02Z")
I just call up my brother when I run out and see when he’s slaughtering next. I’m guessing 2700km isn’t going to count as a “reasonable drive” though. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![The\_Second\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2009, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/8 "2009-12-24T06:42:29Z")
> [@mangeorge](#): > > I’ve eaten bison a few times, and I really like it. But I can only find it online. My main problem with that is all that styrofoam and packaging that comes with it, and the cost of shipping is also a factor. > Anyone know where I can buy fresh bison over the counter in the Berkeley, CA area? A reasonable drive (like “back east” to Martinez or Concord ;)) would be okay. > Peace, > mangeorge I once shot a buffuloed PolySci professor in her pajamas on Telegraph Ave. Very sticky situation. I’d tell you what I was doing in her pajamas, but then this would be NSFW. ---
**Author:** ![carlb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carlb/32/5930_2.png) [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2009, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/9 "2009-12-24T13:49:57Z")
Whole Foods is likely to have it at their meat counter. The one near me in Chicago always has ground bison, and usually has a couple of different cuts of steak. If you don’t see it, ask the butcher; they may have some not on display, or may get some if there’s enough demand. ---
**Author:** ![Ruken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2009, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/10 "2009-12-24T17:55:59Z")
Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.🙂 I’ve never seen the stuff in a store. Seen it, but never tried it in a restaurant. I will check out that association website. ---
**Author:** ![mangeorge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d78d45/32.png) [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grassfed-bison/522344/11 "2009-12-24T18:07:16Z")
I get the ground bison at my local Raley’s supermarket. I like it better than beef. It just tastes “meatier” than beef without being at all gamey. I plan to go to Star Grocery, mentioned above, this weekend to see if they have steaks or roasts.