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EggSmokeVa
EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
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Question for my fellow Hampton roads folks... I'm relatively new to the area.. and I'm hoping some more tenured locals can share some good info on butchers/local stores to buy meat from.

Specifically Brisket... I have purchased from a butcher in Carrollton with good prices.. but they only carry Choice.. the only prime Brisket I have found has been extremely pricey.. any good tips on where to look for Brisket or pork butt/ribs etc would be nice too... I scored some Boston butts 99cents per lb at Harris Teeter last week.
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
    edited April 2017
    My fave is Central Packing on Kempsville Rd. They got it all! Like all butcher shops in Tidewater a bit pricey, but give them a look. Only place I've found with tri-tips.
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    EggSmokeVa said:
    Question for my fellow Hampton roads folks... I'm relatively new to the area.. and I'm hoping some more tenured locals can share some good info on butchers/local stores to buy meat from.

    Specifically Brisket... I have purchased from a butcher in Carrollton with good prices.. but they only carry Choice.. the only prime Brisket I have found has been extremely pricey.. any good tips on where to look for Brisket or pork butt/ribs etc would be nice too... I scored some Boston butts 99cents per lb at Harris Teeter last week.

    Our local Costco's just started carrying prime packers at $2.99/lb  both myself (Newport news) and @vb_egger (southside) recently got one. 

    also, im not a huge fan of central meats.  way over priced, IMO.

    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    johnnyp said:
    EggSmokeVa said:
    Question for my fellow Hampton roads folks... I'm relatively new to the area.. and I'm hoping some more tenured locals can share some good info on butchers/local stores to buy meat from.

    Specifically Brisket... I have purchased from a butcher in Carrollton with good prices.. but they only carry Choice.. the only prime Brisket I have found has been extremely pricey.. any good tips on where to look for Brisket or pork butt/ribs etc would be nice too... I scored some Boston butts 99cents per lb at Harris Teeter last week.

    Our local Costco's just started carrying prime packers at $2.99/lb  both myself (Newport news) and @vb_egger (southside) recently got one. 

    also, im not a huge fan of central meats.  way over priced, IMO.

    I will be going to the Va Beach Costco today to check it out.. thabks buddy... yeah central meats is definitely pricey.. they have some beautiful oxtails tho if that's your thing or ever want to try them out. I live in the neighborhood right beside it
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    @berndcrisp thanks man! I live on kempsville so I'll swing by there today and check them out! 
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932

    Just re-read your comments @berndcrisp ....Trader Joe's carries Tri-tips also.  For a while, they were all pre-seasoned, but recently I've found them plain, unseasoned.

    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    @johnnyp you're a god send lol.. Costco has the best Prime Brisket prices in town... Brisket is definitely on the menu this weekend 
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    Yard full of other stuff to cook on

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  • VB_egger
    VB_egger Posts: 364
    Yes the Costco off of va beach blvd is carrying the prime packers. 

    Also so the whole foods near Laskin sells dry aged strips and ribeyes that are always good. 

    The he ace off of kempsville Sells rock wood and wgww. 
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932

    This weekend is Butt Blast and we'll be out of town.  But if you fella's are game, I think a small get together should be arranged.

    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    johnnyp said:

    This weekend is Butt Blast and we'll be out of town.  But if you fella's are game, I think a small get together should be arranged.

    I'm all for it!
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  • VB_egger
    VB_egger Posts: 364
    Yea I'm down. 
    VA Beach
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    edited April 2017
    16lb Prime packer! Rack of lamb is a good price too
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  • VB_egger
    VB_egger Posts: 364
    We live fairly close to each other. I'm near north witch duck and independence. 
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  • VB_egger
    VB_egger Posts: 364
    How new to the area are you?
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    VB_egger said:
    How new to the area are you?
    I've been in hampton roads for a year.. but lived in Suffolk for a while until I closed on my house.. now I live in Greenbrier
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  • BrookieP
    BrookieP Posts: 135
    I've been looking for a place that sells tomahawk ribeyes but haven't had much luck. The Whole Foods in Newport News has small organic grass fed ones, but I want a big one. Any suggestions on where to find one?
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  • EggSmokeVa
    EggSmokeVa Posts: 378
    BrookieP said:
    I've been looking for a place that sells tomahawk ribeyes but haven't had much luck. The Whole Foods in Newport News has small organic grass fed ones, but I want a big one. Any suggestions on where to find one?
    Have you checked out Central Meats? I'm pretty sure they have them.. they are located on kempsville in Chesapeake 
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  • Hokiejacket
    Hokiejacket Posts: 157
    For the best meat in Hampton Roads try Pendulum Meats in Norfolk. You will not be sorry. 
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