O Ottomanelli & Sons Meat Mkt
(212) 675-4217
285 Bleecker St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7319
-74.0032
Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
Last updated 4.01.09
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The Scene
Got a hankering for hare? A craving for capon? An overwhelming obsession with ostrich? No sweat. Not only can the mightily able butchers at this decades-old West Village classic butterfly an ordinary lamb shank so beautifully it could bring a quiver to the lip of the most jaded carnivore, they also can satisfy your craving for pretty much any exotic game short of bald eagle. Just ask.
The Goods
The long refrigerated counter is straight out of a fervent meat eater's fever dream. There are gleaming acres of succulent raw slabs, chops, links, crowns, roasts and grinds just awaiting your preparation requests. No novices here--the gents behind the counter have been filleting, deboning and trussing for decades and are more than happy to share friendly tips on how best to treat each succulent cut once it gets to your kitchen.
User Reviews
reardon3d
October 06, 2008
You must be an idiot and an A-hole. The Ottomanelli Brothers are the best in town Product, Service, and Attitude.
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pbrandis
August 29, 2008
Thank you very much! The veal cheeks was incredible so as the service, fast and professional. Thanks again.
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cybersharque
July 21, 2008
Oh, where to begin? Meat! This is the place. Noplace else in the Tri-State area has what these butchers are selling. And as for the idiot who does not like the aroma of dry-aged beef, I recommend you stick to Food Emporium, where the meat generally smells like a supermarket. Ummm, appetizing, no? And it has the exotic stuff, too. Want to serve veal sweetbreads to a dinner party? O's has it. Want to try searing a grade B foie gras? (Bloodier and meatier than the hyperfat Grade A) They've got that, too, for about half the price of a Grade A. And even a grade A here is half the price you'll pay at the Other Place on Prince Street. And the no-nonsense attitude here reminds me of the waiters at Peter Luger. These guys know what they are doing and don't you forget it!!
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The Extras:
Visit the Ottomanelli's uptown, which is owned by cousins, but not directly affiliated.
Category:
Food Stores, Ethnic Food Markets, Grocery Stores, Butcher Shops, Seafood Markets
