Ridgewood Pork Store — Local services in New York

During the height of pandemic this was the only place I would visit that wasn’t a grocery store or pharmacy, it’s THAT important to me. A slice of Ridgewood history staffed by people who know quality when they see it and would never steer (heh) you wrong. Always have a great selection of meats, sausages, cheeses, and lots of imported pantry items that come from far and wide. I love coming here always, and feel at home with the smell of smoked meat and a gruff but...

one of the best butchers in the city. Smoked and cured meats are the specialty. The dry greek and andouille sausages are very good, as is the double smoked bacon, especially the black pepper crusted iteration. Many cheese are also smoked in house, of which the smoked American is best - the mild flavor makes the smoke more prominent. Duck burgers and smoked duck breast are also delicious. More types of in house salamis than can...

I gave 1 star cause there wasn't any lower I asked a short lady with glasses at the counter about why were you charging 4% on credit card purchases she said cause gas stations do... lol, then what kind of beef is that behind the window so I got another condescending answer "premium beef"...Duh, i freaking know that already, maybe a flank or a ribeye would do mam. Just perfect, a butcher who doesn't know what...