"A dedicated butcher is usually going to be more knowledgeable about the product and hyper-dedicated to making sure that meat is the best it can be,"
"It might cost a little more, as a butcher can't ride on the margins from all the other departments, but to me, that's worth it."
"uber-marbled steaks that never see the meat case quite often. In other words, he gets offered steaks that general public does not."
"Ask them what a spinalis is, which is the cap muscle on the ribeye and the tastiest part of the entire cow,"
Dedicated butcher shops focus exclusively on meat and provide specialized knowledge, attention to quality, and tailored cutting that supermarket counters often lack. Butcher shops may charge higher prices because they cannot leverage margins from other departments, but the expertise and product quality can justify the cost. Relationships with butchers can enable customers to access special or off-menu cuts, including highly marbled steaks not displayed to the general public. Evaluating a meat cutter's expertise helps ensure quality; asking about specific cuts, such as the spinalis cap on a ribeye, can reveal true knowledge and guide better purchases.
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