Where can I buy venison?

[kmah]

I'm thinking of cooking a little venison for the holidays...Anyone know where I might be able to buy some? Preferably on the east bay, but I could travel if necessary. What cuts are available?? Thanks!

[The Chowhound Team]

The digression and discussion of the legality of wild game, and foraging in general has been split off and moved here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/578997

[kmah]

Thanks again.

FYI I haven't checked out all the places that have been suggested, but I did go to Verbrugge on College in Berkeley/Oakland and they have frozen venison. Ground is $5.99/lb, loin/steaks are $30/lb (?)...I might just make a nice venison bolognese...

[Joan Kureczka]

Also not in the East Bay, but Golden Gate Meats at SF Ferry Building has good assortment of game available including venison and elk.

[kmah]

Thanks everyone!

[Euonymous]

It's not in the East Bay, but Dittmer's often has fresh venison in the fall and winter, and they usually have some frozen. Call first if you're only interested in the fresh stuff.

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Dittmer's Gourmet Meats
400 San Antonio Rd Ste 4, Mountain View, CA 94040

[wolfe]

Try Polarica.
http://www.chow.com/places/12756
http://www.polaricausa.com/contactus.html
http://www.polaricausa.com/images/Pol...

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Polarica
105 Quint St, San Francisco, CA

[Ruth Lafler]

Hmmm ... good question. I'd start with Baron's in Alameda -- they don't carry it regularly, but I think I've seen it there occasionally and they might be able to order it for you. I'd also try Berkeley Bowl -- they carry some more exotic meats, and again, if they don't have it, they might be able to order it or point you to someone who does.

[WCchopper]

I recently saw some in the freezer at Berkeley Bowl.