DinerGirl Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Has anyone gone to the Halal butcher on Colesville Road at the intersection of University? If so, can you share your experiences? I'm trying to find meat sources other than Sniders that do not require me to drive to Virginia or Laurel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husband Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I'm looking for a good butcher. I need to place an order for some pork belly, fat back and duck fat... and a few other items that are not your typical supermarket fair. Yet, I don't have a good person for this. If you folks have good suggestions, then it would be very much appreciated. I'm a VA side person so in DC or in VA is better. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I'm looking for a good butcher. I need to place an order for some pork belly, fat back and duck fat... and a few other items that are not your typical supermarket fair. Yet, I don't have a good person for this. If you folks have good suggestions, then it would be very much appreciated. I'm a VA side person so in DC or in VA is better. Thanks! You can try the Springfield Butcher. They are right near the mixing bowl. If you need any cheese to go with things, you can order a bucket of great duck fat (and very good duck legs) from Cheesetique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.H. Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I would try some of the large Asian grocers in the area since pork belly and fat back are common ingredients in Asian cooking. I know I see pork belly all the time at Grand Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I don't how hard it is to find goat or mutton, but I've never had much luck until recently. The Jasmine Bazaar (1335 University Blvd E, previously known as House of Spices) now has a halal butcher where you can buy goat, mutton, and lamb. A wide variety of cuts are available. I can't wait to start making some mangsho johl (homestyle mutton curry)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I don't how hard it is to find goat or mutton, but I've never had much luck until recently. The Jasmine Bazaar (1335 University Blvd E, previously known as House of Spices) now has a halal butcher where you can buy goat, mutton, and lamb. A wide variety of cuts are available. I can't wait to start making some mangsho johl (homestyle mutton curry)!! Fresh goat is always available at the Lebanese Butcher and Halalco, two back-to-back stores in Falls Church. Lebanese Butcher may have mutton, too. Not sure about that. Frozen goat can be sourced from Cibola Farms at local farmers markets. I've also seen frozen goat meat at various Asian markets, but it has always looked nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I'm looking for a good butcher. I need to place an order for some pork belly, fat back and duck fat... and a few other items that are not your typical supermarket fair. Yet, I don't have a good person for this. If you folks have good suggestions, then it would be very much appreciated. I'm a VA side person so in DC or in VA is better. Thanks!My experience is that any Asian or Latin market will have pork belly and fat back. You might try Great Wall Supermarket, very near the Gallows Rd./Rt 50 intersection and about two minutes from the Beltway. Regarding duck fat, I've never seen it priced less than exhorbitantly ($16.00/lb here). Probabably no more expensive in cost for ounce to buy whole ducks and render your own fat, while preparing a series of delicious and seasonally appropriate meals. You can get mass quantities decent ducks at Great Wall, very near... You're not making cassoulet are you? I'm beginning that project myself, and just popped into Great Wall this weekend (couldn't tell, could you?) for a couple of ducks and ended up buying some of the most beautiful pork belly I've seen in a long time. Tonight: Duck breast and Asian pear chutney. Next weekend: duck braised in Sauternes (Greak Muscat, actually, but same concept). We'll save the fat from browning the parts and render the carcasses in the oven, probably getting about a pint and a half of fat altogether for a cost of under $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Regarding duck fat, I've never seen it priced less than exhorbitantly ($16.00/lb here). $12.50 for a two-pound bucket from Hudson Valley Foie Gras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 $12.50 for a two-pound bucket from Hudson Valley Foie Gras That's not a bad deal at all. Not as much fun as eating duck but vastly more affordable than the other places I've seen it. ETA: Of course, once I decided decided to buy it I found an apparently mandatory $27.50 shipping charge, so unless you're ordering in bulk, the price jumps real quick. Alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 That's not a bad deal at all. Not as much fun as eating duck but vastly more affordable than the other places I've seen it.ETA: Of course, once I decided decided to buy it I found an apparently mandatory $27.50 shipping charge, so unless you're ordering in bulk, the price jumps real quick. Alas. I forgot to mention that when I received my order, they tossed in a two-pound duck breast. Yeah, I would have preferred it if they had tossed in some foie gras, but still, it was very, very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples & Bananas Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 In real life I play the role of a tv producer, and I've been looking for a butcher to come on the program I work on and talk about the various cuts of meat and how best to prepare them. Does anyone know of a good local butcher who might be willing to make a TV appearance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 How about Bev Eggleston from Eco-Friendly? He's very extroverted and loves to talk. He not only butchers and makes sausage and smoked pork, he's the real deal--he does the slaughtering, too. He's often at his stall at the Dupont Farmers Market (closest meat purveyor to Mass Ave.) and if he isn't there, Bruce will tell you how to reach him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 The following posts have been split into separate threads: Union Meat Company (Mrs. B ) McLean Organic Butcher (walrus) Springfield Butcher (abramer) My Butcher And More (xcanuck) Let's Meat On The Avenue (monavano) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahoooob Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Planning on making a nice steak tonight (not my usual thing so I defer to the experts) - is there anywhere in SS/Bethesda to get something nice besides paying the premium at Whole Foods or Balducci's? I usually frequent Sniders, however haven't bought much beef there. Do they have any good stuff? Second question - is there a significant difference between choice and prime cuts, as well as regular and dry aged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Planning on making a nice steak tonight (not my usual thing so I defer to the experts) - is there anywhere in SS/Bethesda to get something nice besides paying the premium at Whole Foods or Balducci's? I usually frequent Sniders, however haven't bought much beef there. Do they have any good stuff?Second question - is there a significant difference between choice and prime cuts, as well as regular and dry aged? Difficult to admit, but the premium for Whole Foods' dry aged is generally worth it. And yes, there's a world of difference (Buy two and cook them together to see if it's worth it to you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Difficult to admit, but the premium for Whole Foods' dry aged is generally worth it. And yes, there's a world of difference (Buy two and cook them together to see if it's worth it to you).As someone who shops at Snider's and Whole Paycheck weekly, I agree with Waitman. Even the non-aged at Whole Paycheck is worth the extra money when compared with Snider's steaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 As someone who shops at Snider's and Whole Paycheck weekly, I agree with Waitman. Even the non-aged at Whole Paycheck is worth the extra money when compared with Snider's steaks.I've never purchased meat at Snider's, but did splurge on a whim for the aged steak at WF. There is a definite difference in flavor. It's not something I would spend the extra bucks on all the time, but for a splurge for a good steak, I would say to go for it. (Aside from the other splurge option--of picking up a raw steak from RTC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 something nice besides paying the premium at Whole Foods or Balducci's?If you want something nice, a premium must be paid. I would recommend the very expensive beef at Wagshal's market in Spring Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acevedo81 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 If you want something nice, a premium must be paid. I would recommend the very expensive beef at Wagshal's market in Spring Valley. Very Very expensive, but some of the best meat I´ve purchased around here is at Wagshals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Very Very expensive, but some of the best meat I´ve purchased around here is at Wagshals.Indeed. They also have helpful and knowledgeable butchers. And some good pork chops, which actually aren't all that expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Not that it's exactly puppy chow, but I've always been vaguely disappointed in Wagshal's beef. Never seemed to have enough age. Could be the luck of the draw but, as someone willing to spend a little time behind the wheel to get good beef, the car never seems to point itself there any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahoooob Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Thanks for the input guys - looks like I will head over to WF after work. Just might do a dry-aged vs. regular tasting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I stopped in at The Organic Butcher of McLean today to order a Polyface turkey. (I can't get an Eco-Friendly bird, because I'd have to pick it up the Sunday before T-day, and don't have refrigerator space to keep it.) Don Roden, at OBofMcL is also selling certified organic turkeys from Wisconsin. While I was there, I picked up a pack of four D'Artagnan moulard duck legs to confit (first time I've seen them for sale not already confited). And he's got veal cheeks, just came in today. I bought some of those, too. And some pork fat to make lard to confit the duck legs in. I'm'a be cookin' some meat this week--I'm expecting my neighbor to bring me some venison shoulder so I can make a braise for a dinner party we're having at his house on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Does anyone know a shop (or grocery store) that sells smoked turkey wings? I'm planning on using them to make some stock for the holiday but can't seem to find them (I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post in...figuring a butcher shop may have them) in the area. Anywhere in DC/NOVA/MD is fine but in the district or NOVA would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Does anyone know a shop (or grocery store) that sells smoked turkey wings? I'm planning on using them to make some stock for the holiday but can't seem to find them (I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post in...figuring a butcher shop may have them) in the area. Anywhere in DC/NOVA/MD is fine but in the district or NOVA would be ideal. Maybe not wings, but I know that I have seen smoked turkey legs at various Whole Paychecks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.H. Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Does anyone know a shop (or grocery store) that sells smoked turkey wings? I'm planning on using them to make some stock for the holiday but can't seem to find them (I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post in...figuring a butcher shop may have them) in the area. Anywhere in DC/NOVA/MD is fine but in the district or NOVA would be ideal. Shoppers Food Warehouse has had them in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdcx Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Does anyone know a shop (or grocery store) that sells smoked turkey wings? I'm planning on using them to make some stock for the holiday but can't seem to find them (I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post in...figuring a butcher shop may have them) in the area. Anywhere in DC/NOVA/MD is fine but in the district or NOVA would be ideal. wegmans has them. they usually have booth wings and legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Does anyone know a shop (or grocery store) that sells smoked turkey wings? I'm planning on using them to make some stock for the holiday but can't seem to find them (I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post in...figuring a butcher shop may have them) in the area. Anywhere in DC/NOVA/MD is fine but in the district or NOVA would be ideal.Have you looked in a Giant-Safeway-Harris Teeter-Shoppers Food Warehouse? I've seen smoked turkey wings/necks/drumsticks in many standard markets. They are commonly used in Southern/soul food recipes for greens and beans, by people who for various reasons, don't want to use the more traditional pork smoked hocks or necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Have you looked in a Giant-Safeway-Harris Teeter-Shoppers Food Warehouse? I've seen smoked turkey wings/necks/drumsticks in many standard markets. They are commonly used in Southern/soul food recipes for greens and beans, by people who for various reasons, don't want to use the more traditional pork smoked hocks or necks. I had checked at the Giant (Van Ness) and Harris Teeter (Ballston). Neither had them (when I asked if I could order them I didn't receive much of a response)...I checked with Wegmans earlier this am (Fairfax) and they have them. Thanks for the suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Does anyone know a shop (or grocery store) that sells smoked turkey wings? I'm planning on using them to make some stock for the holiday but can't seem to find them (I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post in...figuring a butcher shop may have them) in the area. Anywhere in DC/NOVA/MD is fine but in the district or NOVA would be ideal. I remember seeing these all the time at one of the Eastern market poultry vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Does anyone know a shop (or grocery store) that sells smoked turkey wings? I'm planning on using them to make some stock for the holiday but can't seem to find them (I apologize if this is the wrong forum to post in...figuring a butcher shop may have them) in the area. Anywhere in DC/NOVA/MD is fine but in the district or NOVA would be ideal. The Whole Foods in Old Town Alexandria has them. I'm blanking on where they're from, though...A Farm in PA that starts with a "K," I think. They're very good, and the store usually has them in stock. I just cooked one up in a pot of beans a couple of days ago.ETA: Just remembered. Koch's. http://www.kochsturkey.com/products.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotech Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I had checked at the Giant (Van Ness) and Harris Teeter (Ballston). Neither had them (when I asked if I could order them I didn't receive much of a response)...I checked with Wegmans earlier this am (Fairfax) and they have them. Thanks for the suggestions. Crazy. The Teeter on Glebe over in Ballston did have them a few weeks ago. The Giant on South Glebe (down by Gold's and near Slavin's) and the Giant on S. Jefferson off of Columbia Pike has the wings too. I know the Giant in Oakton and in Vienna have had them in the past. I've been using smoked ham hocks in my soups lately and they are near each other. They also carry the smoked turkey legs at these locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madam Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I've had good luck at Sniders and the Laurel Meat Market-pat the cow on the way in-but I'm interested in hearing from the learned group here. Moving my comments to the Let's Meat thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJC III Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Market Poultry ((202)543-7470) in Eastern market has a variety of smoked turkey parts, I believe. While you are there, get a couple of bucks worth of turkey jerky. It is turkey crack. PJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plunk Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Shoppers on Rte 1 (Potomac Yards?) has a ton of smoked turkey and pork products. Bought some smoked necks last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Variola_Major Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Does anyone know of a good butcher or have a Butcher shop or a good specialty meat shop? Where can people get special meats, fish, poultry, or game? I'm lost. I've looked online some but a lot of the 'butchers' (I'm not sure that they really are butchers) have bad reviews, like flies, off putting smells( as in a rotten smell), and poor service. I'm new to the "foodie scene" i.e the go-to places for restaurants and stores but I'm seasoned in the kitchen. Long intro short If you know good or horrible places to buy meats and fish share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Does anyone know of a good butcher or have a Butcher shop or a good specialty meat shop? Where can people get special meats, fish, poultry, or game? Long intro short If you know good or horrible places to buy meats and fish share. First part for me always, before recommending any place is knowing where you are located and how far you are willing to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Does anyone know of a good butcher or have a Butcher shop or a good specialty meat shop? Where can people get special meats, fish, poultry, or game? In northern Virginia, you may want to check out Let's Meat on the Avenue in Del Ray or the Butcher Shop at Westover Market in Arlington (not too far from Falls Church). Each should have a thread on the board. Let's Meat may have a little more in the way of game and the Butcher Shop specializes in 'clean' meat from small family farms. Wagshal's in Spring Valley may be another option, but I've never shopped there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 In northern Virginia, you may want to check out Let's Meat on the Avenue in Del Ray or the Butcher Shop at Westover Market in Arlington (not too far from Falls Church). Each should have a thread on the board. Let's Meat may have a little more in the way of game and the Butcher Shop specializes in 'clean' meat from small family farms. Wagshal's in Spring Valley may be another option, but I've never shopped there. Definitely call Steve at Let's Meat for game. Whatever he doesn't have he can usually get within a day or two, and he does specialize in game or other less-common meats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 First part for me always, before recommending any place is knowing where you are located and how far you are willing to travel. Careful consideration of the OP's V-screen name, with it's suspiciously Don-like orthographical variation, can easily lead you to conclude that he/she may most likely be located within the G(reater)Lands of Montgomery. I would suggest limiting the search to a tight radial zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Careful consideration of the OP's V-screen name, with it's suspiciously Don-like orthographical variation, can easily lead you to conclude that he/she may most likely be located within the G(reater)Lands of Montgomery. I would suggest limiting the search to a tight radial zone. What the hell is a V-screen name? That was Carol Blymire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Careful consideration of the OP's V-screen name What the hell is a V-screen name? That was Carol Blymire! ...and in 2007 (?) and only on this page. (I'm so lost.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 What the hell is a V-screen name? "V" is a clue as to which letter must be removed to begin to peel the onion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 That was Carol Blymire! Who joined 10-11-10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Who joined 10-11-10? No, poster at top of page. This conversation is no longer germane to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 "V" is a clue as to which letter must be removed to begin to peel the onion... Who joined 10-11-10? You're talking about Variola Major (which is a lethal variant of small pox). If it was me (or some variant of me), it wouldn't be small POCKS. And don't think for a moment that I'm not mourning the loss of John Leslie, with whom I only worked twice, but the guy was an all-around good egg. Smarter than you think, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Just started reading Odd Bits, by Jennifer McLagan, and find myself wondering where to buy the strange meat parts she is talking about. For example, and this may be a bridge too far, boned and rolled calf head. Who but our own Julien Shapiro would make one?How about brains, sweetbreads, and other more common things? Especially from humanely raised animals?Sadly, the former owner of Let's Meat on the Avenue retired. The lady at the counter said he got married and his wife inherited $14 million, and he moved away. I deduced that the people there are not skilled butchers when they could not tell me which part of a brisket was the point and which the flat.So, looking for an uncommonly good butcher shop with a good, old-fashioned butcher. Do they still exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Just started reading Odd Bits, by Jennifer McLagan, and find myself wondering where to buy the strange meat parts she is talking about. For example, and this may be a bridge too far, boned and rolled calf head. Who but our own Julien Shapiro would make one? How about brains, sweetbreads, and other more common things? Especially from humanely raised animals? Sadly, the former owner of Let's Meat on the Avenue retired. The lady at the counter said he got married and his wife inherited $14 million, and he moved away. I deduced that the people there are not skilled butchers when they could not tell me which part of a brisket was the point and which the flat. So, looking for an uncommonly good butcher shop with a good, old-fashioned butcher. Do they still exist? FIFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Don at Organic Butcher of McLean Pam the Butcher at Wagshal's. Union Meat at Eastern Market Harvey's Meats at Union Market Jamie Stachowski Red Apron Three Little Pigs Charcuterie Any of the above could probably special order what you want. Jamie, Nate at Red Apron and 3LP all do charcuterie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saf Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Pam the Butcher at Wagshal's. Any of the above could probably special order what you want. Jamie, Nate at Red Apron and 3LP all do charcuterie. I love Pam. She makes the very best chopped liver, and very very best corned beef. Go see her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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