BUTCHER SHOP
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THE MODERN BUTCHER
NEWBURYPORT
In some ways, The Modern Butcher defies its name: It’s a bit of a throwback—as in way, way, back—in its approach, favoring whole-animal butchery and locally sourced, pasture-raised meats. In that way, it’s a place that your great-great-great-grandparents might have recognized. But these days that “old-fashioned” approach is thoroughly forward-looking, and besides, the provisions at The Modern Butcher are certainly not your grandparents’ meat and potatoes. Instead, expect to find delicious house-made sausages in flavors like street taco and chicken and waffles; an ever-changing lineup of sandwiches of the day; dry-aged burgers; gorgeously marbled beef; an in-house charcuterie program; and lots more. 226 Merrimac St., Newburyport, 978-465-6500, facebook.com/themodernbutchershop
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BUTCHER BOY
NORTH ANDOVER
You can’t go wrong at Butcher Boy, a reliable stop for favorite and tough-to-find meats at its 60-foot, full-service meat counter staffed by expert butchers. Stop in for your BBQ or Sunday roast needs, not to mention grocery items, wine, and beer. 1077 Osgood St., North Andover, 978-688-1511, butcherboymarket.com
CHEESE SHOP
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THE CHEESE SHOP OF SALEM
SALEM
Walking into The Cheese Shop of Salem is overwhelming in the best way possible for a cheese lover: You just don’t know where to look or what to sample first. Luckily, your first stop can be the cheese counter and a chat with the cheesemongers themselves, who will happily and expertly help guide you through selections like the gooey, bloomy, buttery Vermont-sourced Harbison; classic and crunchy Spanish manchego; and even an aptly named Red Witch from Switzerland, among dozens of others. Pair your cheeses with the perfect wines, snacks, and other goodies before heading home. 45 Lafayette St., Salem, 978-498-4820, thecheeseshopofsalem.com
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GIUSEPPE’S FRESH PASTA & FINE FOOD
NEWBURYPORT
Imported cheese is only the beginning of what you can find at
