Joe is the man, quality of meats there are excellent. And if they don't have what you want they…read morewill get it.

if you are ready to impress anyone this place has the absolute greatest quality meat available. you…read morecould eat a ribeye without any teeth (lol) the marbling is magnificent. the taste is out of this world. i recently went to rpm steakhouse downtown and all i could think about was how much better freedom steaks are on my grill!!!! live a little-spend a little extra for quality. you will not regret it! p.s. they have great raffles on f.b.

The only negative here are the long lines of people waiting…read more The very positive here are the long lines of people waiting. I don't know why the meats at Joseph's are better than that at any grocery store.....but they are. We don't eat too much red meat but when we do, we get it at Joseph's. Always a smile and willingness to cut what we want the way we want it. Always a dinner delight.

The place where I've ordered a turkey for a few years had a weird, unclear deadline for their…read moreThanksgiving orders so this year I needed to quickly find another place (or try). Had I ordered from the place I usually have, I would have had to pay a shipping fee of $35 whether I had it shipped to my home or to the business. I hadn't heard of Joseph's before but decided to take a chance. I placed my order by phone the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and they took it with no problem, no extra charges; they also took the bone out for me. I was a bit nervous just because I hadn't tried this place before, and if there was a problem there wouldn't be much chance to fix it or easily switch gears. But I needn't have worried. While it would be helpful if they decided whether they were going to use numbers or just a line (I pulled a number upon entering, but they weren't advancing the numbers and instead just taking people who said they were next), I was in and out within ten minutes. The employees were helpful. Like many butchers, they have more than just the meat but it's not a grocery store (though I found I could have gotten the baguette that I made a separate stop to procure). The turkey breast I bought was at least half of what it would have cost at the place I've used in the past. With that kind of savings, paying their 4% credit card fee was fine by me (pay cash to save yourself the fee). Parking is easy; it's Dunning, not Lake View. Will definitely come back, possibly sooner than later since I've been wanting to try making a pot roast and I expect they'd have the right cut of beef for that. I won't bother with the butcher I used to go to with this one so nearby.

Had a a delicious weekday lunch here on beautiful Friday. Outdoor seating was easy to get and the…read moreservice was prompt and courteous. Great Summer vibes and the selection of meats and quality is amazing. I wish I could shop here regularly versus the usual grocery stores. We had an amazing pork sandwich, a pastrami, and a salad. The first salad was a little bitter, so the Server promptly swapped for a kale side salad which was nice. The breads and meats were standouts for these decadent sandwiches. The flavor and juices were soaked up by the tender meats. My favorite was definitely the pork. Always great eating here.

I wanted to like publican, but overall thought it was just okay. The portions are quite large, but…read moreis missing the finishing touches that are thoughtful to the customer. For example with my mussels, rather than this large chunk of baguette, I wouldn't preferred it pre-sliced. We went on a busy Saturday night and it was popping in here for sure. However because it was so busy, my table ended up being neglected and our waitress was impossible to flag down. In terms of vibes, it seems like a pretty cool place to be. I liked the chairs and then the little booths seem like a fun time. I was also a big fan of the bathroom sink. Overall, Publican was a fine time, and even better time if you're looking for meat forward dishes.

I am heading back to Chicago and already planning to Do my…read moreshopping at Paulina's. I am meat and dairy, carnivore, and this is my favorite spot. Christmas my family of 17 met in Lincoln Park, I placed an order with Paulina's; they took care of all. From Franks to Tenderloin they have the best. Thank you guys!!

This place is definitely one of my favorite places to grab an Italian sub. For those that have…read morenever been, you walk in and take a ticket. You're called up by one of the butcher staff and put in your order. You follow them to the sub station and they start crafting your sandwich. I do wish you could make more customization to the sandwich but this place works in efficiency so I get it. I typically get the Italian or the spicy Italian sandwich. They have a lot of other great items as well. Their waygu beef sticks are incredible. Great selection of frozen meals, proteins of ever variety, domestic and imported grocery items. It's a real gem of a place. Stop by and give it a try.

We're in town during Thanksgiving for the first time in a decade. I ordered all the sides from…read moretowne and oak (delish), the pies from three tarts (perfection) and then I need a turkey. I checked Yelp and ordered from Hofherr Meat based on the stellar reviews. I often peek into Hofherr Meat when walking into Shred415 so was excited to finally try it! About 2 days before I was telling a friend where i got my turkey and she asked me how i plan to cook it. Cook it?? It literally had not occurred to me that my turkey would be raw. If it's not obvious from this review and ALL my restaurant reviews the kitchen is not where I shine. I called Hofherr to ask if they could cook my turkey and while apparently they do that it was too late to put in the request. Good to know for next time. Wednesday morning I joined the rest of the North Shore to pick up my raw turkey. I ran into a friend while waiting for it who is more of an expert when it comes to making turkeys and she asked them to give me gravy, a turkey bag (apparently easier and lessy messy to cook in a bag) and some directions. The next day I followed their directions along with some help from my bestie chatgpt. I stuck it in the oven and crossed my fingers we wouldn't be going without a turkey this thanksgsiving. We had a little mishap when the thermometer melted into the turkey (oops), but besides that it really wasn't too difficult of a process. And while I had trouble eating a turkey after seeing it raw my family was thrilled that it was perfectly moist and praised my turkey making skills. I did have a few bites and did think it was pretty good- and i dont even like turkey. I would definitely get my turkey from here again, although next time i'll be ordering a cooked turkey out of convenience. But for those of you who like to cook a turkey I recommend them!

Meat is high quality. The staff is top notch…read more The shop is small, so phone in orders make your stop quick and easy.

Everything about El Mercado makes me so happy. The vibes, the family who owns it, and of course the…read moredelicious empanadas. They are made fresh everyday and are my favorite in the city. The corn and cheese empanada is will change your life. If you come here, do yourself a favor and get it. On my most recent visit I also tried the pepperoni which was also fantastic. El Mercado is cash only, and owned by the amazing folks from tango sur -- the delicious Argentinian steakhouse next door!

BEST empanadas I've ever had. You can find them right in front of the store. There are so many…read moreoptions to choose from but my favorite was the corn and choose. You can get everything heated up and they're made fresh in house. Cash only! There is a deli in the back and the convenience store itself has all the essentials you need to make some great food. Service was fantastic and I think everyone needs to experience their empanadas!

A charming lil shop with a surprisingly extensive catalogue of both thc sodies and artisan…read morecheeses... which (at that moment) was exactly what I wanted. I didn't pay too much either. I got a camemblue, a sheep's milk and a truffle cheddar. I haven't eaten them yet, but I'm gonna.

This place is awesome. So many good products. It's hard to pick what to get here. I love places…read morelike this in NYC so I'm glad Chicago has this place. Friendly service, diverse products. Will try the restaurant next time!

I've shopped at Park's Meat House for years, never disappointed…read moreThey provide a vast variety of packaged and meat you can personally pick ( your own choice) cut the way you want and packaged for your choosing Customer service is good and check out is easy and fast

Dino is the MAN! Went in for supplies for my dog treats business and received 5-star treatment from…read moreDino! Will definitely be a regular here!