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? There's no doubt that grocery store meat leaves something to be desired, but what’s the alternative? Luckily, you live in New York City, where there are tons of options, like Piccinini Bros, our old-fashioned butcher shop located right in Hell's Kitchen. Here are the top reasons to get your meat from a butcher stop instead of a grocery store:
Freshness and Exceptional Quality
When it comes to meat that’s packed with flavor, freshness makes all the difference. When you get meat at a grocery store, there are multiple steps before the meat gets to you. This process usually involves a few weeks timeframe where the meat is cut, packaged, and delivered thousands of miles across the country. When you choose a local New York City butcher shop like Piccinini Bros, your meat goes from our farm partners to our shop, where it’s trimmed and processed, then delivered to you. That’s it! Often, your meat is delivered within 24-48 hours after it arrives at our butcher shop. That is fresh!! Plus, all our meat is USDA Prime certified, and we have a USDA inspector on site to ensure quality and freshness in every order. Plus, you get to take home the same high-quality meat many of New York's finest restaurants prepare each night.
Custom Cuts and Selection
When you choose a butcher shop in New York City like Piccinini Bros, you can find a variety of cuts you can't get in grocery stores, such as Wagyu beef, duck, guanciale, osso buco, dry-aged steaks, burgers, and much more. We’ll prepare your cut to your exact desire, including thickness, size, and preferred trim. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, just ask! We source a wide variety of unique cuts from our local and domestic farm partners, ensuring you get the perfect cut for your cherished family recipe. At a grocery store, you’re selecting meat from a factory-style processor where cuts are already pre-packaged, forcing you to pick the thickness, fat content, and trim that’s already on the shelf. Butcher shops give you customization to ensure each cut is exactly the way you want it.
Know the Source: Healthier Meat = Superior Meat
When you purchase meat from a grocery store, you have little idea of where your meat is sourced or the conditions in which the animals are raised. Grocery store meat is raised and processed in corporate-style farms with little transparency and a large carbon footprint. When you choose Piccinini Bros, thought and care goes into each individual cut, from how the meat is raised to how it's delivered to you. We partner with humane farms where livestock is allowed to mature and grow naturally, which places less stress on their muscles and provides more tender meat. When you choose our butcher shop in New York City, you contribute to a more sustainable food system and gain peace of mind about where your food comes from.
Personalized Service
At Piccinini Bros, we’re passionate about helping you prepare delicious dishes with our quality meat selection. We love to share our knowledge so that you can prepare every dish like a chef. Whether you call ahead or stop into our shop, we can guide you to pick the best meat selection based on your desired dish, cut preferences, and budget. We’ll provide recommendations and answer your prep questions. We even share our favorite recipes. We want to help you prep your meat so it’s an instant hit with family and friends, and we’re right here to help you prep for success!
Artisanal New York City Neighborhood Butcher Shop Experience
Before there were grocery superstores with large meat sections, there were local butcher shops that passed down the skill over the years. And we were one of them. We’re a family-owned butcher shop that has stood the test of time and celebrates the heritage of NYC small businesses. For decades, we’ve supplied the best restaurants in NYC. Now, we’ve reopened our retail shop (just like the old days) so you can experience an authentic NYC butcher shop for yourself. We’d love to be a part of your daily routine, where the finest food selection is at your fingertips.
Get Your Meat from Piccinini Bros: Old-Fashioned Butcher Shop in New York City
Experience the authenticity of a local butcher shop in New York City when you choose Piccinini Bros in Hell's Kitchen! Whether you stop by on your way home from work or order it online for home delivery, we provide a variety of options so you can have restaurant-quality meat at home. Trust Piccinini Bros, New Yorkers have for over 100 years!
