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tierdear Nov 12, 2009 08:13 AM

Where to buy rabbit in NYC?

Can anyone point me in the direction of a butcher in NYC who sells good rabbit? Thanks!

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    yebo Dec 10, 2009 03:57 AM

    Florence meat Market on Jones Street. Call ahead.

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      sir chowalot Nov 16, 2009 10:57 AM

      Marlow & Daughters on Broadway in Williamsburg has had rabbit frequently lately. I haven't had the rabbit yet, but every meat I've bought there has been great - all locally raised, grass-pastured and sustainably farmed. I'd recommend calling to confirm before schlepping over if all you want is rabbit.

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        foodwhisperer Nov 12, 2009 08:04 PM

        Ottamanelli on Bleecker St has rabbits that are good

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          EliEats Nov 12, 2009 01:26 PM

          The meat folks at Grand Central Market have it. They usually marinade it (which is pretty good)and sell it in halves, but you can ask for it ahead of time however you like. Fyi - It's often not in the display case but they usually have it.

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          Central Market
          30 Rockefeller Plz, New York, NY 10112

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            StheJ Nov 12, 2009 12:02 PM

            Los Paisanos on Smith Street in Brooklyn.

            1. erica Nov 12, 2009 11:55 AM

              Citarella often has rabbit.

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                davisready Nov 12, 2009 11:27 AM

                I'm pretty sure they have it at Esposito's Pork Shop.

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                  stephaniec25 Nov 12, 2009 07:49 PM

                  Esposito's usually has it but call ahead (38th and 9th)

                  I usually find it at the Union Square Green Market, though.

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                  Union Square Cafe
                  21 East 16th St., New York, NY 10003

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                  adrman Nov 12, 2009 09:12 AM

                  It's a hit or miss because they don't always have it, but Violet Hill Farm at the Saturday Union Square green market has excellent rabbit. Otherwise, Ottomanelli's always has it.

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                  Union Square Cafe
                  21 East 16th St., New York, NY 10003

                  Ottomanelli's Cafe
                  1626 York Ave, New York, NY 10028

                  1. NYCkaren Nov 12, 2009 09:08 AM

                    I imagine that any good butcher would have it or could order it. I'm sure I've seen it at Jeffrey's in the Essex Street Market, for instance. (I'm not bying it though. Especially not after re-reading "Watership Down.")

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