Local Butcher Shop

Berkeley, CA

Owners and Chez Panisse alums Aaron and Monica Rocchino opened the artisan butcher shop in the Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood of Berkeley. Their business centers on old-fashioned, one-on-one customer service and focusing on whole animal, sustainable raising methods and informed, responsible butchery.

From Berkeleyside: The shop has been designed to look spotless and airy with an emphasis on transparency — butchers cut meat in full view of the customers, there’s a large viewing window on the meat cooler, and all the meat is displayed with chalk-board signs in front-facing cases. “Nobody is going to turn their back on you while cutting or packing your meat,” says Monica.