I promise you will not find a better butcher shop! I have been to several butchers across the state and none come close to providing the quality and service that Paul and Jay do.
I have been a regular for almost ten years now and I don't have a single complaint. Their steaks speak for themselves with all that gorgeous marbling but I am just as impressed with their other meats. The chicken is the best I have ever had - no joke, my family can't eat chicken from anywhere else anymore because there's such a noticeable freshness/cleanliness. The breakfast sausage is unbelievable - blows any local diner breakfast sausage out of the water (use it in your holiday stuffing, trust me). Burgers and hot dogs are phenomenal - I can't tell you how many people have approached me at a BBQ to tell me it's the best burger they've ever had. When available, don't pass up the Brats - they have such an unique and tasty herb blend. I could go on and on but those are definitely the items that stick out to me.
If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by Elite Meat - you will not be...
Read moreOne of the charms of strolling through a small town in Ireland is peeking at creative displays in shop windows enticing you inside to experience the rich array of items and friendly welcome of the shopkeepers. The exact opposite of a strip mall or large box store familiar at home. So you can imagine my delight to discover Elite Meat, a local Irish butcher right here in Clinton! His shop is spanking clean and his deluxe selection of prime meats beautiful to the most discriminating carnivore. His beef is better than the top steak houses in NYC, and you go back often for his organic chicken, tender veal, and quick roast juicy pork tenderloins. During the holidays he carries fresh turkeys and will gladly take special orders. And there is nothing like the lilt of an Irishman's voice to warm the cockles of your heart! Elite Meat. It's where...
Read moreElite meat has the best quality meat around. Paul is very knowledgeable and will guide you with any questions you have, what to buy, and then how to prepare it then cook it. Working directly with the owner or Jay, they will custom cut to order. Their burgers are the best I’ve ever had! But it does not stop there… the sausages, bacon, chicken, steak, are all just delicious. There is no comparison, the quality is just...
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