You know, there just aren't enough Butcher, or Meat Shops anymore.  This is taking nothing away from the folks at the big stores, as they know their stuff too. But there is a goodness in a butcher shop. Although the name for some can be a bit rough.

Kirbie's Meats and Catering in Stow is a great place.  I have recently moved near there, and it has become a fav of mine. They always have really good meats, and a bunch of other related food stuff that is always GREAT!  Windy and I go there from time to time and pick up some things.  She has bought many prime ribs from there that are amazing!  We went there Saturday morning and I picked up some really great beef, chicken and pork chops.  The service is always very friendly, the advice is great, and they always call me by name in there, and I like that.  Makes me want to go back.  It is a wonderful little market!

I remember when I worked and lived in Jefferson City, Missouri many years ago, there was a client of the radio station KLIK (The Big 950) called Weber Meat Market. Roger Weber and his friend Chris worked there and I learned so much about how to cook meat, BBQ and grill from them, the info has stayed with me all these years.  That's what you get from a meat shop. I used to call my order in on Thursday for the weekend, and I would pick-it up in a big bag on Friday after the show at about 11AM.  And there was usually a little something extra in there, as a bonus. Loved that.

There are a number of meat shops around and that's a good thing. Dumas, Showcase and others.  Gibbs Butcher Block in Columbia Station is very famous, and Hall Brothers in Olmsted Falls.  And I'm glad they are all still around.  Small business that is worth supporting.  PLEASE support local business!

Happy Place!

Thanks Kirbie's.  We are neighbors now, so I won't be a stranger.  Thanks for being there, and let's eat!

And Lets' Ride The Big Grill!!!