Understanding Where Your Chicken Comes From: Free Range vs. Farm-Raised vs Pasture-Raised in New York
For a chicken to be certified organic by the USDA, the farms where the chickens are raised must adhere to strict guidelines to ensure no pesticides are used on the property. The chicken feed must also not contain pesticides or GMOs. Nearly all organic chicken is also free-range chicken—but not all free-range chickens are organic.
Beef Cuts Explained: How to Choose the Right Cut at Your NYC Butcher
With dozens of beef cuts to choose from, it’s hard to know which piece is best for your dish. Once they find a cut that they like, many home cooks stick to what they know rather than trying something new and running the risk of under- or overcooking it.
Dry-Aged vs. Wet-Aged Beef: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Pick?
Learn the difference between dry and wet-aged beef, along with the different prep methods and benefits of each type of beef aging technique.
Why You Should Buy Your Meat from a New York City Butcher Shop Instead of a Supermarket
Do you feel like something is missing when you visit your local grocery store’s meat section? Do you spend a ton of time selecting the best looking package that doesn’t appear to be artificially dyed or altered while providing the best value?
How to Prepare Organic Veal Cutlets Like a Pro: A Beginner’s Guide from Your New York City Butchers
Does the thought of overcooking veal keep you from adding it to your next dinner party menu? You've come to the right place.
Why Choose an Artisanal Butcher for Wholesale Meat for Your New York Restaurant
As a restaurant owner, success hinges on two critical factors: the quality of your ingredients and the efficiency of your operations. When it comes to choosing your meat supplier, your choice goes beyond pricing and delivery methods.
Why Wagyu Brisket Is the Ultimate Cut for the Home Chef
Wagyu is one of the most sought-after types of beef in the world, and brisket is one of the best cuts for entertaining.
NYC’s Prime Cuts in the 914
Piccinini Brothers Delivers Top-Quality Meat to Westchester
Westchester Magazine
We were the official meat sponsor of this year’s Westchester Magazine’s Burger & Beer Blast. Seven of the Top 10 burgers — and all of the Top Three! — used our ground beef!
East Hampton Star
City Butcher Delivers
Piccinini Bros, a New York City butcher, is offering East End delivery of steak, chicken, pork, veal, lamb, and more on Thursdays.
Gotham Magazine
6 Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts For The Man In Your Life
Men are notoriously difficult to shop for, especially after the flurry of gift-giving these last few months. Whether he's a food fanatic or tech-loving audiophile, find something he'll actually enjoy in the following picks.
Forbes
Forbes reports on how A Leading New York City Wholesale Butcher Is Navigating The Pandemic With Its First Retail Shop
Many foodies in the New York City metropolitan area have dined on the meats and poultry from Piccinini Brothers, a wholesale butcher, located on Ninth Avenue in an area once called Hell’s Kitchen. Since they are wholesalers, many restaurant patrons were likely not familiar with its brand name.
New York Post
A first for this meat
Third-generation artisanal butcher Piccinini Brothers, a supplier to top city restaurants such as Restaurant Daniel and Balthazar, has launched a shop at 633 Ninth Ave. at West 44th Street. It’s the first time customers can buy Piccinini’s meat and poultry at a retail location. Its products were previously available only through its Web site for home delivery.
W42ST
New Yorkers Can Now Buy Groceries from Michelin-Starred Restaurant Suppliers.
At Piccinini Brothers — a century-old, family-run meat wholesale business that has a client list of over 200 restaurants in the city — co-owners Paul and Sylvie Vaccari just launched an online shop selling beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and veal, at a minimum of $50 per order. They’ve seen a lot of repeat customers, and with business growing steadily, they’ve launched delivery to the Hamptons and are considering expanding to Westchester, too.
Westchester Magazine
Try This Exclusive Burger Recipe From NYC’s Gramercy Tavern
Summer is quickly slipping through our collective fingers, but we say it ain’t over ‘til the grill cools on Labor Day. So, to make this weekend’s last hurrah worthy of a compelling entry in a “How I spent my summer vacation” essay, we’ve got the exclusive recipe for the much-loved, Tavern Burger from NYC’s Gramercy Tavern.
Eater New York
New Yorkers Can Now Buy Groceries from Michelin-Starred Restaurant Suppliers.
At Piccinini Brothers — a century-old, family-run meat wholesale business that has a client list of over 200 restaurants in the city — co-owners Paul and Sylvie Vaccari just launched an online shop selling beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and veal, at a minimum of $50 per order. They’ve seen a lot of repeat customers, and with business growing steadily, they’ve launched delivery to the Hamptons and are considering expanding to Westchester, too.