Felice wrote:

> Well, I've had American-raised Kobe and now I've had Japanese-raised Kobe,
> and let me tell you that the difference is worth the price (as long as
> someone else is paying). I had the Japanese, Junior Daughter had the
> American, and the others had basic steaks, and we did a group taste-test.
> The JK won hands down, and we all agreed it was beyond description. So the
> difference is not, as I had suspected, a load of hype. If you ever have the
> chance, give it a try.

Interesting! I love taste comparison tests. I've never had kobe beef
(Japanese or otherwise) but would have loved to do just as you did. I'd
like to try some now.
Happy Birthday, Felice!