Shopping List

A Guide to Seattle’s Best Butcher Shops and Meat Markets

Tucked away in Pike Place Market, or existing purely online, these local purveyors make buying a steak a personalized experience.

06/29/2021 By Sophie Grossman, Annette Maxon, and Allecia Vermillion

Plant-Based Plans

An Omnivore’s Guide to Eating Less Meat

Chefs and climate advocates dish on why you might and how you can reduce.

07/14/2020 By Stefan Milne Illustrations by Jordan Kay

Review

Vashon Island Is on the Ruby Brink of a Meat Revolution

“It’s just as important to not eat meat as it is to eat meat.”

12/23/2019 By Allecia Vermillion

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work August 19–22

A Ballard butcher shop sneak peek, a behind-the-scenes look at 1960s drag pageants, and the story of a 20th century female sculptor.

08/19/2019 By Lily Hansen and Jonathan Olsen-Koziol

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Butchers and Brunch in Ballard

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

08/02/2019 By Courtney Cummings

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do July 26–28

Othello throws a hip-hop heavy block party, the Shambles breaks down butchery basics, and Gay City showcases femme magic.

07/26/2019 By Sam Jones and Jonathan Olsen-Koziol

Dining Events

Where to Eat and Drink April 3–9

The week in which: Pinterest-worthy cakes come to Book Larder, crunchy tacos are (practically) free, and cheese lovers converge in Belltown.

04/03/2019 By Jaime Archer and Rosin Saez

Critic's Notebook

Does Restaurant Produce Have to Be Perfect?

A restaurant critic may be changing her mind.

12/05/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Critic's Notebook

Seattle Restaurants with Live Music

Why don’t more places offer it? It changes up the whole dining experience.

12/01/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Weekly Planner

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: January 21–27

The week in which: Tavolàta turns eight, Robert Burns turns 256, and a rabbit gets butchered while you watch and drink beer.

01/21/2015 By Rosin Saez

High Hogs

Butcher BB Ranch Is Feeding Marijuana to Pigs

First there was grass-fed beef. Now we have marijuana-fed pork.

05/14/2013 By Cassie Sawyer

Meaty Matters

The New Rain Shadow Meats Squared Is Imminent

Capitol Hill's favorite butcher shop brings its masterful meat—and an impressive food menu—to Pioneer Square.

03/08/2013 By Allecia Vermillion

Carnivorous Celebrations

Skillet’s Latest Farmstead Meatsmith Event Is Happening at Hilliard’s

Learn ‘the anatomy of thrift’ with a butchering demo and a tasty pig-centric meal.

11/08/2011 By Allecia Vermillion

Carnivorous Celebrations

Skillet Hosts Vashon Island Meat Feast to Benefit Artisanal Butchers

Farmstead Meatsmith breaks down the beasts, Joshua Henderson and friends cook them, you pay $75. Everybody wins. Except for one little lamb…and perhaps...

08/01/2011 By Jessica Voelker

Article

Gabriel Claycamp Leaves the Swinery

The butcher shop and lunch counter will continue to operate at its West Seattle location.

07/02/2010 By Jessica Voelker

Article

Bill the Butcher to Open in Madison Valley

The new local chain of neighborhood butcher shops announces a fourth location.

03/30/2010 By Jessica Voelker