The butcher case is well-stocked with wonderful holiday meats! No orders nor payments will be taken by phone or online after Saturday, December 18th. We will be serving customers on a first-come first-serve basis, in person at the butcher counter. Please, come see us at the shop! 1600 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 (our front door is on Cedar).

Please note, we are closed Monday December 20th to prepare holiday orders.

• The last day to place your order is Saturday, December 18th
• We often sell out of our most popular items, so order early
• The shop will be closed Monday, December 20th to prepare holiday orders
• You will select your preferred pickup day: Tuesday 12/21, Wednesday 12/22, Thursday 12/23, or Friday 12/24
• To avoid waiting in line, we encourage you to order through Mercato and have your order delivered
• If you order via Mercato, you will select your preferred delivery date: Tuesday 12/21, Wednesday 12/22, Thursday 12/23, or Friday 12/24
• We will be closed Monday 12/20, Thursday 12/25 and Friday 12/26

We have streamlined the holiday order pick-up process! We will have an express line for customers who pre-ordered and do not have any add-ons. The express line will accept credit cards only. We hope our new system will help minimize the lines Christmas week, but the best way to avoid waiting in line is to order through Mercato and have your order delivered.

Our Holiday Hours

• Saturday 12/18 – Pre-order deadline!
• Sunday 12/19 – 10:30AM to 6PM
• Monday 12/20 – Closed to pack orders
• Tuesday 12/21 – 10:30AM to 7PM
• Wednesday 12/22 – 10:30AM to 7PM
• Thursday 12/23 – 10:30AM – 7PM
• Friday 12/24 – 10:30AM to 3PM
• Saturday 12/25 – Closed
• Sunday 12/26 – Closed

Our favorite Holiday recipes & tips

• Brined & Glazed Turkey
• How to glaze & reheat a holiday ham
• Clove-studded Glazed Ham
• How to prepare & cook a standing rib roast
• Heritage Turkey with Citrus & Herbs
• Bacon & Cider Braised Turkey
• How to Prepare & Cook a Porchetta
• Fennel Garlic Roast Pork
• Roast Guinea Hen with Radicchio 
• Guinea Hen with Bacon Cabbage & Apples
• The Rocchino’s favorite brisket
• Berkeleyside feature: Herb Roasted Turkey Breast & Pan Gravy

 

Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

What do meat lovers want? Gift certificates, Local Butcher gear, and stockings full of tallow soap, beef jerky and meat sticks are available at the shop. (And, don’t forget the pooch! We have doggie treats, too!)