East Harlem's old school meat market can be found at Lexington Avenue and the corner of East 117th Street. This family owned business is modern and new from inside out but still has an old world charm to it. Check out Mi Barrio Meat Market at 1875 Lexington Avenue, Tel. (866) 463–0695. The 6 train at 116th Street is the one block away from this location in Spanish Harlem. Photos by Ulysses. www.mibarriomeatmarket.com
My grandmother used to send me to the butcher on 2nd Ave between 118 and 119th Streets with a list of meats. It was fun watching them carve up and pound the meat! I also remember the sawdust on the floor to keep you from slipping on the white marble floor.
ReplyDeleteI think it's still there but no longer used as a butcher shop. We will have a post on it soon!
ReplyDeleteYou obviously have never been to Casablanca Meat Market on 110th Street between park and led. Best meat market in "El Barrio" hands down. They are the originals, all the rest are mere imitations.
ReplyDeleteI love getting my meats from the butcher shop because it fresh and you can see them cut the meat for just the way like. I remember growing up on 2nd ave there was a butcher around the corner that place stay pack I used to love going in there with my parents
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