664665 Wed Nov 04 09:27:58 -0800 2009 9 13 New England 0 5155163 Working part time, now, and time to drive for better ingredients! Can anybody recommend a good butcher shop less than 1 hour from Hartford? I would love to find a butcher shop I can trust and visit on a regular basis... Wed Nov 04 09:27:58 -0800 2009 181204 stuck in Hartford County 1 5155210 Hall's Market in West Hartford D & D on Franklin Ave in Hartford Wed Nov 04 09:42:01 -0800 2009 5155163 24805 brookerme 2 5155245 Ditto what you said and I'll add: Newington Meat Market on 847 Main Street as well as Stew Leonards on the Berlin Turnpike. Wed Nov 04 09:51:50 -0800 2009 5155210 15908 masha bousha 3 5155684 Good choices. I'd add Whole Foods -- Two locations in West Hartford, and one in Glastonbury. I'm rarely disappointed. Terrific dry-aged steaks, too. Wed Nov 04 11:51:05 -0800 2009 5155245 16013 Uncledave 1 5155264 I second Hall's, D&D. Stew Leonard's is a rip-off. The quality of the meat is poor, unless you buy an over-the-top overpriced cut. The Highland Park Market in Farmington, CT has some great meats, but are a bit pricey. Adolph's Meat Market on New Britain Avenue in Hartford is a superb German-style pork store. Wed Nov 04 09:56:21 -0800 2009 5155163 270888 shaogo 2 5155407 Re: Highland Park Market, South Windsor, near Evergreen Walk. The other day I asked about procuring ox-tails or veal kidney--was told that a few days notice would bring them to me. I've never had them turn down any request I might have and the meat and poultry selection, including various preparations, is extensive. I don't need to go anywhere else. Pricey? not if you're after quality. Wed Nov 04 10:31:26 -0800 2009 5155264 216063 philbkr 3 5155698 I work in Farmington, near the Market- I love it! It never actually occured to me to ask about hard to find meats/cuts. The one in South Windsor never seems to have any customers- strange. Also, they don't open till 10am- not sure why, but maybe due to the other stores in the "Walk". Wed Nov 04 11:54:59 -0800 2009 5155407 181204 stuck in Hartford County 1 5156347 Try Bliss Market in Wethersfield. Old school, certified angus (choice and prime), homemade sausage etc. Prepared foods are KILLER! Nice website with weekly specials. Wed Nov 04 15:09:51 -0800 2009 5155163 1121779 jrichardanderson 1 5157370 Bogner's in Manchester next to MCC is very friendly. I bought a tenderloin and they trimmed and tied it up nicely. Came out great. I also agree with Highland Park. Thu Nov 05 04:02:10 -0800 2009 5155163 48085 Waquoit