Spring means a return to the barbecue, and we’re hitting up these five spots for the best and most delicious cuts of meat.
Aubrey’s Meats
All-natural, handmade sausages, nitrate-free bacon and ham and free-run, grain-fed chicken are just a few of the local offerings at this Byward Market mainstay.
Aubrey’s Meats; 59 York St.; 613-241-4093; www.aubreysmeats.ca
The Butchery
This suburban spot offers some of the best burgers in town along with a wide selection of fresh meats, poultry and nitrate-free deli items.
The Butchery; 3657 Richmond Rd.; 613-829-9233; www.thebutchery.ca
Glebe Meat Market
This neighbourhood favourite has a great variety of fresh meat and gourmet food products.
Glebe Meat Market; 869 Bank St.; 613-235-9595.
Manotick Village Butcher
Custom cutting service and a strict local, ethically-raised philosophy make this meat shop one of our favourites.
Manotick Village Butcher; 2-5556 Manotick Main St.; 613-491-1411; www.manotickvillagebutcher.com
Saslove’s Meat Market
The Byward Market location of this butcher offers just about any exotic type of meat you can imagine; the Wellington location specializes in organic, hormone- and antibiotic-free meats.
Saslove’s Meat Market; 50 Byward Market; 613-241-9266; 1333 Wellington St. W.; 613-722-0086; www.saslovesmeat.com
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