Gee, I never thought of that. Look, for two decades I lived within easy walking distance of Cumbrae's to my west, St Jamestown Steak & Chops to my east, and the SLM to the south. My decision as to which butcher to use came down simply to which direction I needed to go in order to do what I needed to do that day. (We should all have it so hard.)
Over time and over the din of much hype, I eventually realized that I preferred St Jamestown Steak & Chops. The wares are just as good as Cumbrae's. In certain ways better, because they can fine tune to the neighbourhood rather than generically stock for the masses. They also excel as a provisioner. I've always said I can go in blindfolded with a clothes peg on my nose and gloved hands and still walk out with perfect groceries.
Mark Michelin is the second generation of Michelin to serve Cabbagetown. Hopefully his son will be the 3rd. I TRIPLE dog dare YOU to blind taste test.
http://goo.gl/maps/edHhK
↧