Russian Caviar

***Art*** · 11-28-2007, 11:16 PM

O.K., this may sound hokey, but a friend of mine REALLY wants to partake of authentic Russian caviar this New Years..can someone recommend an acceptable quality brand and more importantly a good reliable place to buy from? I'm the alaskan king crab legs sort of guy so I my un-educated palate is in your hands

ericlida · 11-28-2007, 11:48 PM

Black or Red caviar?

***Art*** · 11-29-2007, 05:55 AM

Is there a real big difference as far as taste? Seeing as I wouldn't know the subtle difference that I'm sure exist between the two, I guess whichever one is good but least expensive.

DougD · 11-29-2007, 08:00 AM

Its all good! I love caviar...the red will be quite expensive (Beluga); go with the darker (Sevruga)...do you have a Kings by you Art? They have an OK selection, usually in the Deli area.

However, make an entire spread, Caviar, Vodka, and zakuska (toast, veggies, etc.); great on a cold night!

DougD

medals73 · 11-29-2007, 09:49 AM

Somehow, I thought the good Russian caviar was no longer being exported (and Iranian also cannot be had)? Tell me I am wrong, please!

DougD · 11-29-2007, 09:51 AM

Around here in NJ Kings, a higher end supermarket, has it ( expensive!); i am not sure names though. i'll see next time i am there.

ericlida · 11-29-2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art

Is there a real big difference as far as taste? Seeing as I wouldn't know the subtle difference that I'm sure exist between the two, I guess whichever one is good but least expensive.

Art
It is two absolutely different kinds.
I like both, but...
Red is solty and fishy

Not everybody likes red. It is not very expensive. Half a pound of GOOD red caviar in Russian Deli would be around $15.00-20.00.
GOOD Black caviar is very expensive. According to the statistics - Black Caviar is the most expensive food in the world. Probably one or two (depending on the size and appetite

) sandwiches (caviar on the wite bred with butter) would cost $50-70 per sandwich. Go not buy black caviar in US Supermarkets or other stores. It is terrible.
Check this site for more info: https://finecaviar.com/products/?cat=1
The best black caviar (the most reasonable price

) is the picture below. Again, you can find it in Russian Deli (make sure the lead on the jar is blue - color of the lead is quality of the caviar inside).
If your friend never ate caviar, it is better if he tries Black. I doubt he would like red.
Eric

Esteban_cool · 11-29-2007, 10:50 AM

Well, I have tried both kinds of caviar, and I assure you, if those seawater taste eggs had been not that expensive, I wouldn´t had eaten them.

Just my 2 pesos...

ekclete · 11-29-2007, 10:52 AM

However, make an entire spread, Caviar, Vodka, and zakuska (toast, veggies, etc.); great on a cold night!

DougD[/QUOTE]

Caviar is great stuff. Doug makes a great point. After a couple evenings of caviar, vodka and zakuska I could swear I was speaking Russian to our Russian hosts!!!

ericlida · 11-29-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ekclete

After a couple evenings of caviar, vodka and zakuska I could swear I was speaking Russian to our Russian hosts!!!

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DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	colors Its all good! I love caviar...the red will be quite expensive (Beluga); go with the darker (Sevruga)...do you have a Kings by you Art? They have an OK selection, usually in the Deli area. However, make an entire spread, Caviar, Vodka, and zakuska (toast, veggies, etc.); great on a cold night! DougD Last edited by DougD; 11-29-2007 at 09:44 AM.

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DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	kings Around here in NJ Kings, a higher end supermarket, has it ( expensive!); i am not sure names though. i'll see next time i am there.

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Esteban_cool Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Santiago, Chile Age: 36 Posts: 1,103	Well, I have tried both kinds of caviar, and I assure you, if those seawater taste eggs had been not that expensive, I wouldn´t had eaten them. Just my 2 pesos... __________________ There's nothing in the streets Looks any different to me And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye And the parting on the left Are now parting on the right And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again

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ekclete Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West St Paul, MN USA Age: 60 Posts: 236	However, make an entire spread, Caviar, Vodka, and zakuska (toast, veggies, etc.); great on a cold night! DougD[/QUOTE] Caviar is great stuff. Doug makes a great point. After a couple evenings of caviar, vodka and zakuska I could swear I was speaking Russian to our Russian hosts!!! __________________ Thanks, Clete

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