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Looking for a butcher? Where to go for quality cuts

Evergreen Butcher + Baker opened in 2019 in Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood. (Courtesy of Evergreen Butcher + Baker/Tommy Nagle)

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Evergreen Butcher + Baker opened in 2019 in Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood. (Courtesy of Evergreen Butcher + Baker/Tommy Nagle)
Feb 25, 2025

New butcher shops opening is testimony to an increased appreciation for artisan butchery, as well as locally grown and produced products of all sorts.

If you’re looking for personal service and quality cuts of meat, check out these shops.

ExploreNeighborhood butcher shops draw customers with top-quality meat, personal touch

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