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| - The wife and I stopped in on a whirlwind tour thru all the new and fun shops that have recently opened on Selwyn. This store is definitely worth a look into and you'll probably want to bring an insulated bag in with you, since you're most likely to come back out with at least one purchase in hand.
The main draw, as you might expect, is the large meat counter that curls around the front of the store. Lots of fresh cuts of steak, homemade sausages (spicy and sweet) and even vacuum-wrapped chicken breasts marinating in a barbecue sauce. Don't see what you want? Just ask, at least a couple butchers are on duty behind the counter and they are knowledgeable and ready to assist. They will also cut you as much or as little to match your needs. This is a nice change from most of our grocery stores, where pre-packged meat is "take-it-as-ou-find-it." Since the wife and I only cook for two usually, it's nice to be able to just purchase a smaller amount.
To the left of and towards the back of the store, there is also a wide-ranging selection of pre-cooked and refrigerated sides dishes: mac-n-cheese, broccoli salad, veggies, etc. There is also a very big selection of frozen pastas- raviolis and sauces. Seriously, I could make a week's worth of dinners here and never pick the same thing twice. Not bad for such a compact little store.
Up front there is also a small but ample wine selection, if you need the one-stop-shop. I'm a wine guy, so I like a little more selection and Charlotte is chock full of wine stores, but you could make a night of it at NY Butcher Shoppe without having to stop in elsewhere.
Don't miss their weekly-changing meal deal either. The week I was in you got a couple marinated chicken breasts, mac-n-cheese, and broccoli salad all for about $20. Not too bad.
Finally, lunch or dinner can also be at hand with their selection of fresh-made deli sandwiches- Boar's Head meats and cheeses. They make 'em big, so be warned. The wife and I were easily able to share one between us.
This is the place to go when you plan to grill out or cook that dinner for someone special and you want to impress. Also, if you are looking for harder to find cuts- like hanger steak, these guys can accommodate. This is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, and I'm definitely coming back for more.
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