Veal kidneys? (sometimes offal isn't so awful)

[pasuga]

My family background is partly English - I'm the only person I know who grew up thinking sauteed veal kidneys and mushrooms in bechamel was a big treat for Sunday breakfast.

Does anyone know a reliable source?

Please don't suggest the North End. I lived there for 20 years and was a regular customer of the butcher shops the entire time. They're wonderful. never had problems ordering any kind of chicken, beef, lamb, veal as scallopine or a roast, but the couple times I asked about veal kidneys they suddenly got a little deaf or had problems with my English.

I've checked out the Super 88 in Allston a couple times but have only seen pork kidneys.

Thanks!

[ScubaSteve]

i've seen kidneys (they were small, i'm assuming they were lamb or veal) at C-Mart in ChinaTown.

[9lives]

C mart usually has pork kidneys. Taiwan Cafe has a good prep w/sesame oil/..#11 on lunch specials.

Was in Sulmona this AM..They no longer get them; the veal hind quarters are coming in without kidneys...maybe a special order?

I've seen them at Savenor's..but I'd call first to confirm or special order.

[ScubaSteve]

then these were pretty small kidneys, about 3" in length. i always think of pork kidneys as being a bit larger.

[pasuga]

Thanks all! I will try C-Mart.

[Gio]

I'm surprised the NE butchers do not sell veal kidneys. My Italian mother prepared them frequently. It was a simple dish... sauted in EVOO with onions, garlic,pancetta, mushrooms... white wine sauce.... I want some Now!

[Aromatherapy]

I just saw some at Somerville Market Basket but I don't think they have them reliably. Likewise I've seen them at Savenor's but not always. I'd call one of the fancier butcher shops.

[Infomaniac]

I'd try some of the Halal food stores in your area. Maybe Cheema's Supermarket in Allston could help you out.

[marilees]

Are you looking for veal kidney dishes or raw veal kidneys? Petit Robert Bistro in South End had veal kidneys as a special during lunch a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't try it, so I have no idea how it is... good luck!