Let’s Meat on the Avenue is
Your Neighborhood Butcher Shop!

We sell pasture-fed, free range and hormone-free meat and poultry in the  heart of Del Ray at:

2403 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia, 22301

  HOURS

 Tuesday 11am - 6pm

 Wednesday to Friday 11 - 7pm

 Saturday 8am - 5pm

 Sunday 12 noon - 5pm

      Closed Monday

SPECIALTIES

Because meat is a perishable item, we order only the amount that we think will sell.  Late in the afternoon on Sundayssome specialised items may not be available.  The best way to make sure you get what you want is to shop early in the week or to phone in your order.  (703) 836-6328

Our latest products are Biltong and Drourewurs.  Biltong is the South African version of beef jerky, but tastier.  Drourewurs is a very flavorful South African dried sausage.

We now have Nueske Slab Bacon that we slice for you. The best Bacon any of us have ever tasted. Have you ever had English Back Bacon? We have it! it's sold in half lb packs and is the real thing.

We now have access to Caul Fat. As some people know this is a wonder fat, great for wrapping pate to keep it moist and juicy. Just give us a call and we order it for you.

Your dog will love our smoked marrow bones. Woof!

We also carry Trickling Springs Creamery Milk from free range Jersey cows. Never given hormones or steroids. You have to taste Tricklin Springs' dark chocolate milk!!!!

We also carry Free Range Yogurt sourced from Trickling Springs Creamery, it is rich and creamy and very very good. We also have Amish Butter which is made from only two ingredients, Cream and Salt.  Butter just like your great grandmother used to make. 

Virginia Farm Eggs Deep orange yolks and G.M.O free feed make these very tasty eggs,   sourced from Fauquier County. Soldby the dozen.

We Sharpen Knives When your knife just won't cut it anymore, bring it in and we will make it as good as new. only $4.00 per knife.

Kangaroo: The Wonder Meat

Research from the University of Western Australia shows that kangaroo meat may be the highest known source of the healthy fat CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which possess potential anti-carcinogenic and anti-diabetes properties, in addition to reducing obesity and atherosclerosis.

Kangaroo meat has less fat and cholesterol and more protein than boneless skinless chicken breast 

KANGAROO STEAKS are unavailable at the moment, however we do have ground kangaroo which is great for Chili. It should be ordered a couple of days in advance.

These are some of the  unusual items we typically have in stock:

• Bison Rib Eye.
• Dry Aged Piedmontese NY Strip & Top Sirlion.
• Niman Lamb Chops.
• Kobe Hamburgers.
• Briskets for Smoking.
• Boneless Short Ribs.
• Hanger Steaks.
• Heritage Pork Tenderlions.
• Ground Kangaroo.
  

Gourmet Sausage selections change weekly and are usually updated here: 

Caprese  A course ground Italian sausage from the south this is a little spicy but is a great sausage so much better than any so called "Italian Sausage you will find in supermarkets

Bratwurst  A recipe from the Bavarian region of Germany. This is the real thing, the recipe was given to me by a Bavarian Butcher.  You can't get much more original than that.

Sweet Italian  Another Italian sausage but this one is of the sweeter variety and is great with pasta.  Descibed by one customer as  "excellent with just the perfect amount of spices".   

All of our gourmet Sausage are made on the premises and only contain natural ingredients: fresh meat, herbs and spices. NEVER nitrates or chemicals. We occassionaly make All Beef Sausage and add natural breadcrumbs which make for a juicier sausage.  

We can make any kind of sausage to order. From your recipe or ours. Just give us a call or send an email and they will be ready in a couple of days.  Minimum order:5lbs. Please note that we cannot make sausages on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.  We can, however, make them during the week and have them ready for you to pick up on the weekend.

 SPECIAL ORDERS

We carry most meats but if you want something special ordered or want meat cut your way, just call or email and we will be happy to advise you. We carry lamb chops but for other cuts of lamb be sure to call and give us a day or two to order.

Do you have a hankering for:

• Whole Pigs for the spit?
• Whole Lambs for the spit?
• Antelope?
• Kobe Beef?
• Elk?
• Ground Camel?
  
• Ostrich Steaks?
• Rabbit?
• Venison?
  

Allow at least two days for special orders, three or more for exotic specialties like camel. Just give us a call at (703) 836-6328 and we will let you know the price and when it will be available. 

Also available for special order:

• Sweetbreads
• Wild Boar
• Beef Tongue
• Liver (chicken, pork beef or lamb)
• Lamb
• Veal Chops
• Veal Scallopini
• Veal Roasts
• Capon
• Quail
• Squab
• Pheasant
• Guinea Hens
• Turkey
  
• Beef Cheeks
• Prime Rib Roast
• Veal Cheeks
• Fresh Ducks
• Duck Legs
• Foie Gras
• Veal Filet
• Stew Veal

                 Just call us!  
               (703) 836-6328

 Whole or Half Steers

We have whole and half  steers available year-round.  You can get either for only $3.95 lb hanging weight, delivered from Fauquier County, cut to your specs and vacuum sealed.   Just come in and fill out a cut sheet.  Fauquier county  Angus Beef is famous for its flavor.

Testimonials

Dear Steve:

The Kangaroo meat was out of this world. We cooked it as you suggested.  The  beef steak also was fantastic. I took friends from out of town to [a fine restaurant] in DC and it was not as good as your meat.
I'll be coming back for more.

- Mustafa

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" I bought a brisket from you for July 4th and, as always, it was awesome. "

- Brian
                                                                      

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The Elysian Leg of Lamb we had last Saturday was fabulous the best Lamb we ever had, I want one for Easter.
- Lisa

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 I just wanted to thank you for getting the leg of lamb for me.  The grilled lamb shawarma (with cumin, cardamon, red pepper marinade)  was ABSOLUTELY fantastic.  The meat was tender, juicy, and impossibly flavorful.  Sadly, There were NO leftovers!

- Jen

-------------------------------------------------------  The Kelly Bronze Turkey we had for Thanksgiving was truly amazing I have never had a Turkey tenderer or tastier than that. Well worth the extra money.

- Chris                     

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I'm so glad you're back (from vacation) I brought an organic chicken from Trader Joes and it had no taste,  unlike yours.

- Katherine

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 I came in and bought a flank steak  from you this morning... Anyway, the flank steak was absolutely incredible. I'm going to be abroad for a few months but after that you'll be seeing a lot of me... excellent work, sir.

- pjk

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Steve & Brian

Just wanted to give you some positive feedback on the superb 13lb brisket that you supplied last week for our Independence Day party in DC on July 6th.
I cooked it on my Big Green Egg for four hours until it reached 150F and then finished it in the oven at 225F for another 10 hours. Our guests were raving about it. Will definitely buy from you again. Thanks a lot! 

Bob from Bristol UK.

"The best Roast Beef I ever had."

- Several customers who ordered Prime Rib Roast for Christmas.

"The turkey we bought from you for Thanksgiving was the best we have ever had!"

- Many customers