Review: The 7 best butcher shops in Orange County

Critic Brad A. Johnson knows a thing or two about meat, and he says these are the best shops in OC for buying high-quality steaks, holiday roasts and chops.
Brad A. Johnson • Orange County Register • December 16, 2021
Being a restaurant critic keeps me out of my own kitchen most days. But this is that time of year when I squeeze in a few exceptions. And for me, this usually involves meat. For years, I’ve relied on Irvine Ranch Market for much of what I cook....
The full article can be read on the Orange County Register website.

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