Mary Erickson
Broker Associate
Realty Executives Oceanside
On this week's edition of Where the Locals Go, I'll be covering The Blue Wagy
A mile west of the town Ocala, in Marion County Florida in a red brick strip center with a Churchill Downs cupola, The Blue Wagyu sits proudly in the heart of horse country. Stocked with fresh, organic foods and Artisan Cattle's locally raised Full-Blood and High Percentage American Wagyu beef, your palate is sure to be pleased. 
The kitchen is wide open, exhibition-style, with a daily menu of salads, sides, sandwiches, wood-oven thin crust pizzas and unmatched Wagyu burgers & steaks. All the food is hand crafted in small-batches and reflects a bit of what's in season. A great selection of craft beers and fine wines are available for dine in or take-out as well. The star, however, remains the exquisite Wagyu beef, more precious and fashionable than the organic chicken, goat cheeses, rapini and cremini elsewhere on the menu. Select your hand cut steaks, burgers or meatloafs from the Butcher's Cases to enjoy in the restaurant or take home to cook. Or now, place your order online and it will ship right to your doorstep. They ship everything frozen and in vacuum sealed packages in a recyclable box containing a reusable Styrofoam container and frozen gel packs or dry ice depending on the time of year.
All shipments must be sent to a street address. No PO Boxes. Artisan Cattle raises Wagyu cattle on hundreds of rolling acres of lush pasture in Marion County and far from the stress of modern industrialization. Their free-range cattle are antibiotic, hormone-free and traceable from birth to fork.
For centuries, the Japanese selected and bred cattle for endurance as a draft animals suitable for long days plowing fields. This translated to selecting animals with superior intramuscularly marbled fat, which produces some of the highest quality beef in the world and exceeds the USDA Standard of Prime. The prized bloodlines of this breed include Japan's original Tajima or Tajiri, Fujiyoshi (Shimane) and Kedaka (Tottori) Bloodlines which are verified by DNA record through the American, Australian and Japanese Registries. The Blue Wagyu offers its customers one of the most nutrient dense meats available. Multiple studies have been conducted to test the health benefits of Full-Blood and American Wagyu Beef which have determined that when compared to Angus Beef both contain more protein, are high in iron and rich in monounsaturated fatty acids which have a world of benefits themselves; specifically Oleic Acid, which is more commonly known as Omega-9. Oleic Acid has been found to raise HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol levels in our bloodstream, which are the good cholesterol molecules that then carry the health destroying LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol out of the bloodstream. Consequently, this reduces the risk of Heart Disease in both males and females which was discovered in a study conducted at Texas A&M. Further studies have shown that Wagyu beef has higher Oleic Acid levels than Chicken and Salmon, and it is also similar in cholesterol levels of the two according to the breed's American registry, the American Wagyu Association's link HERE.
The University of Wisconsin recently conducted a study that was aimed at finding carcinogenic substances in meat. Through this study, scientists ironically discovered that the marbling fat in Wagyu Beef has anti-cancer properties and battles arteriosclerosis which is the tendency for the arteries to become ‘silted up.’ The higher concentration of monounsaturated fatty acids found in Wagyu contain more CLAs (Conjugated Linoleic Acids) than Angus beef. CLAs have anti-cancer properties and combat arteriosclerosis.
What makes The Blue Wagyu's beef unique is that it is sourced from a local herd of Full-Blood Wagyu Cattle completely traceable from birth to harvest through Artisan Cattle's Wagyu Beef Program in Ocala, FL. The result, a highly unique flavor profile in each animal that makes the ultimate sacrifice for our bodies' nourishment. With their impeccable taste, the beef connoisseur in your life can appreciate this delicacy and experience the difference of harvest season and lineage.
Bite into the healthiest beef you can find! Experience the succulence of our Full-Blood and High Percentage Cross Wagyu beef, pasture raised from birth to harvest by Artisan Cattle on lush pastures in sunny Marion County, Florida free of ANY antibiotics or growth promoting hormones. That's the Artisan Way!
The Blue Wagyu has plenty of delectable foods on their menu, but here are some fo the best looking dishes that are sure to make you hungry!
Wagyu Burgers - "Ichi Style"
Wagyu Sliders - "Ichi Style"
Farm Fresh Jalapeno Boats
Mile High Macaroni and Cheese
If you're interested in buying or selling in the Ocala area, be sure to contact me, Mary Erickson!
Mary Erickson
REALTOR ®
Phone: 386-444-1924
Email: MaryErickson@RealtyExecutives.com
Website: Over55Ocala.com
