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Packer Briskets in North Atlanta area?

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bkhooegger
bkhooegger Posts: 30
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I live in Roswell and have only been able to find flats thus far. Does anyone have a good place to go for packers? Thanks!
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,399
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    First up-welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  
    Don't know if you have access to Costco but it seems like their stores are carrying more packers at least in the southeast.  Hopefully a local eggspert will be along.
    And right call to search for the packers-but wrestling with a flat beats no brisket at all.  FWIW-
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Have you tried Walmart? Even way up here I see them from time to time. $2something per lb. 

    Also, if you have access to Restaurant Depot (free membership, but wholesale only), there's one in Marietta. They would probably have it. Worth a phone call. 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • SmyrnaGA
    SmyrnaGA Posts: 438
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    I know Costco Cumberland doesn't carry any whole packer briskets.  I get mine from restaurant depot at Elmeworth.  I've only done 4 total, so I would love to know we're else everybody are getting their briskets too!  :)

    Large BGE, Small BGE, KJ Jr, and a Cracked Vision Kub.

    in Smyrna GA.


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  • MelSharples
    MelSharples Posts: 260
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    I've seen them at the Costco at Perimeter. Also, you can get them at Restaurant Depot (free to join if you have a business license, otherwise join KCBS for daily passes). Kroger will have them every once in a while. Sams Club too...
    LBGE 2015 - Atlanta
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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
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    I live in more north Atlanta than you, and our Costco only carries flats. I check every time I'm in there. Always flats. However, both Sams and Walmart carry packers. Not sure of grade, but I've seen them at both spots.
    Jefferson, GA
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  • chrisc133
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    Carolina Q said:
    Have you tried Walmart? Even way up here I see them from time to time. $2something per lb. 

    Also, if you have access to Restaurant Depot (free membership, but wholesale only), there's one in Marietta. They would probably have it. Worth a phone call. 
    Free membership?  How?
    Augusta, GA
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    edited January 2016
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    Pattons meat market in Duluth and DA Butcher in Alpharetta are both great. There's a place called Grillers pride in Doraville that I've heard good things about but never been myself. 

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  • bkhooegger
    bkhooegger Posts: 30
    edited January 2016
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    Thanks, everyone. FYI, for those in the area, I ended up finding a place that stocked them a few miles from my house--The Butcher Market. It was a little pricey (I think anyways) at $6.99/lb, but I am looking forward to doing my first packer tomorrow.
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  • bkhooegger
    bkhooegger Posts: 30
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    MelSharples said:
    I've seen them at the Costco at Perimeter. Also, you can get them at Restaurant Depot (free to join if you have a business license, otherwise join KCBS for daily passes). Kroger will have them every once in a while. Sams Club too...
    I have tried the Costco in Alpharetta and only seen flats, but I work near the one at Perimeter and could give that a shot in the future.
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  • SmyrnaGA
    SmyrnaGA Posts: 438
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    I was just at perimeter Costco and only found a bunch of flats too.  Restaurant Depot had a sale last month $2.99/lb.  Today, they were about $3.89/lb.

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    in Smyrna GA.


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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,188
    edited January 2016
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    I called Costco a while back and they don't carry packers around here. The ones at RD are just "meh". I started ordering from Snake River Farms and haven't looked back. 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    chrisc133 said:
    Free membership?  How?
    Details on their website, but basically, anyone who owns a business (even if not a food business) can sign up. If you know someone who owns a business, they can get you a card.

    Failing that, you can join the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) for $35/year, show your KCBS card when you visit RD, and get a day pass. As often as you like. 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Mayberry
    Mayberry Posts: 750
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    If you are ever in the Athens area, check out Stripling's General Store.    Great pork and beef.   They always carry packers, and they've been great quality.  Prime Ribeyes and NY Strips always in stock, and their sausage, both fresh and smoked, is great.   If you're a foodie, it might even be worth the drive from Roswell.  Great small business, great people and really awesome meat selection.
    Athens, GA
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,231
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    GATraveller said:
    Pattons meat market in Duluth and DA Butcher in Alpharetta are both great. There's a place called Grillers pride in Doraville that I've heard good things about but never been myself. 


    Pattons

    Da Butcher is closed

    Wilkes on PTree Industrial (north of McGinnis Ferry)

    Wilkes/Cumming 400, left on 369 for about 5-6 miles, left at the light, on the left
    New Albany, Ohio 

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