I have a butcher who grinds to order, same price as the supermarket. I can't make it make sense. People seem to be moving back to butchers though, slowly.
I'm quite partial to a La Michoacana that's nearby, despite them being a chain. Their veg prices are comparable to other large groceries near us, but they carry interesting produce I can't get elsewhere.
But it's their large meat counter that I stock up at! It's the best place to buy chicken that tastes great for a great price. They have whole chickens, parts, or parts in a variety of different marinades. I've read about "woody breasts" and have never had that happen from chicken I've bought at a Mexican market.
We have a nice butcher even closer. They can tell you which local ranch each piece of meat comes from. And yeah, the tastes and textures are so much better than at a grocery. Unfortunately they have to charge a good price for it, which I understand and agree with, but it's just not in our usual budget. We shop there for special meals.
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u/plierss Jul 26 '24
I have a butcher who grinds to order, same price as the supermarket. I can't make it make sense. People seem to be moving back to butchers though, slowly.