Soooo, we went to Embark tonight for the second time. Full disclosure, the first time Wifey and I…read morecame here was when they first opened, we came kind of late and we didn't have the best experience, but I PROMISED myself I'd come back before reviewing because I honestly believed I just hit them on a bad night. Had a good friend recently tell me I needed to come back, so we did. Tonight we ordered a half rack of ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, and the pulled pork Mac-n-cheese. In a word, the food was fantastic. I've had BBQ in a LOT of places and also have my own smoker that I've gotten pretty good at using it so I know good BBQ...and this is good BBQ. The ribs were delicious - cooked perfectly the way the want them in competition...not fall off the bone, but with a little bite, and the flavor was great. Amazing bark on the outside with tender meat on the bone. The pulled pork sandwich was so tender and delicious that I wish I didn't have to share it with Wifey. And their homemade BBQ sauce is absolutely great...a little spice on the back of the tongue, but still sweet without being overly sweet (they have four kinds, but I only wanted the traditional). The pulled pork Mac-n-cheese was very rich but full of flavor with a nice breadcrumb topping as well. Each platter also came with cole slaw, something often overlooked by BBQ places, but not here. Very tasty, very fresh, though I think it needed a pinch of salt. I do wish we had gotten some cornbread, but honestly, we walked away very full. The service here is super friendly and our food came pretty quickly...and I really love the layout and vibe here. I spoke to the owner about how much I loved the food tonight and how it was such a difference from my first experience. I'm so glad we came back. The people behind the counter all seem to LIKE what they're doing...and that means a lot. Real BBQ places are always pricey, because you aren't paying for just the food, your paying for the hours and hours and hours of cooking it takes to get the food to taste as good as it does and to be tender. You can't take shortcuts with BBQ. So yeah, Embark isn't cheap, but if there's one thing I've discovered over the years it's that you DON'T want cheap BBQ. Embark is a BYOB place so bring your favorite beer, order some great food, and sit with friends savoring the deliciousness. I will NOT wait this long to come back again.

A friend recommended Embark a few days before I visited. When I arrived, I wasn't super hungry…read moresince I had just come from a Yelp Elite event up the road at Catfight Coffee. There is a decent amount of seating, although there were more takeout orders at the time I visited. It's very clean inside and decorated nicely. I ordered the 2-meat sampler with brisket and pulled pork. The brisket was awesome, super tender and packed with flavor. The BBQ sauce really complemented the meats. The pulled pork was also very good, but the brisket was definitely the star. The mac and cheese was just okay. The breadcrumbs on top made the mac and cheese a bit soggy. Portions were a bit small for the price. Overall, I thought my meal was good but I would definitely come back just for that brisket.

The owner and staff are very nice- the meat is good quality and fresh. We have shopped for our…read moremeat there for thirty years!!! Every Christmas roast and Thanksgiving turkey has come from them. Their chicken ( white meat) is unbelievably tender. Their frozen foods are great and their condiments are very German - red cabbage...etc. They do sell sausages made locally from the Alpine. Their "crab" salad is my husband's fav- he buys a pound a week. I love this place- go!

There is nothing better than buying food from a place you trust, and Prime Time is exactly that! As…read morea family of carnivores, we take our meat seriously, and this local, family-owned butcher shop never disappoints. Their selection is impressive--stuffed pork with broccoli and cheese or apples is a personal favorite, but honestly, we've tried almost everything! From succulent pulled pork to their big buffalo chicken salad, each bite is packed with flavor. Beyond the incredible variety, we also love the convenience of their bulk meat packages--they make stocking up our freezers easy and ensure we always have top-notch meats on hand. If you're looking for fresh, flavorful, and expertly crafted meats, Prime Time is the place to go. Supporting a family-run business that takes pride in its products makes every meal taste even better. Highly recommend!

Great selection, friendly staff, and clean! If you get steaks, have the butcher season them for you…read moreand you can just throw them on the grill when you're ready. Their hot dogs are delicious, but be warned... you're not going to want to eat packaged hotdogs again.

Definitely a busy spot but the line seems to move at a good pace. Not all their stuff has prices on…read moreit (mainly chicken) so shopping was a bit of a shot in the dark. I got 2 racks of ribs, 20 wings, a whole chicken and 3 chicken quarters for just under $100. Prices seem high so we'll see if the quality justifies it tomorrow.

You know how there are certain foods and smells that just make you start salivating immediately?…read more Well, the thought of the sandwiches at Meat House do that to me. The first time I went, I had their Supreme BLT. The name sounds a bit lofty and is perhaps a bit pedestrian to some, but I have to say, it's far and above the best version I've ever had. Thick warm bacon, cool lettuce and tomatoes, avocado, and a delicious garlicky aioli. I ate it in my car and must have been a real sight to see, because I practically made love to that thing. It was that good. The second time I went, I opted for their Cuban. Again, the best version of that sandwich I've ever had. This thing was like an orgasm on bread. I don't even know where to start, but suffice it to say that all the ingredients were exploding like a symphony of savory wonder. Thank goodness no one filmed me eating it, that would definitely have been embarrassing. On top of the incredible sandwich menu at Meat House, they also offer a pretty impressive assortment of groceries, a custom salad bar, fantastic butcher counter with steaks and chops galore, beer and wine, etc. Sort of feels like a specialty market on steroids. I highly recommend a visit, particularly for one of their epic sandwiches!

Stop me if you've heard this, a vegetarian walks into a meat shop-- My SO and I decided to pop into…read moreThe Meat House so he could check out some specific items he likes to shop for at the butcher's. This is a nice one-stop shop filled with a huge variety of items. We were able to score alcoholic ciders, seasonings for unreasonably cheap prices, and more. There's everything from pasta and sauce to countless snacks. We left with armfuls of items because we couldn't resist. At incredible prices, this shop is certainly one to visit for pantry staples alone.

First time visiting to Alpine Meats and Deli in Blairstown, NJ was a treat. We were promptly…read moregreeted by Emily who was friendly and a pleasure to deal with. The sandwiches, one roast beef on a hard roll and pastrami on rye were excellent! Salads were fresh and tasty. Beautiful day to pick-up some great deli and have a nice lunch break at Footbridge Park. Thank you Alpine Deli and Emily!

Great quality and big variety of home made burgers , soups and German sausages . Absolutely…read morerecommend :)

Amazing sandwiches. They make a pastrami Reuben that is to die for. Im confident I've probably…read moreordered it 40+ times from Pete's Meats. I will always be a customer of this amazing restaurant!

MEAT OK, PREPARED FOOD NOT SO MUCH Bought a rib roast here…read moreand it was ok. Guy wanted $5 to cut the roast into individual chops! Outrageous. I grew up shopping in high end butcher shops and they don't charge to cut the roast after customer just spend $75 to buy it! Lobster roll had very very little lobster meat in it and horrible tasting spices. Just terrible, threw it out after two bites. Frozen lamb chops were marinated in some horrible tasting spices. Couldn't eat them. Dog wouldn't eat them either! imagine. Be careful at this place, you can get taken very easily.

I just went to Perrotti Meats for the first time yesterday! I've had their chicken salad before…read morewhen a coworker brought it to work, and it was so good that I made the 45-minute trip just to get more.... and it was so worth it! Hands down the best chicken salad I've ever had!!! The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind, and even the customers were so friendly. You can really tell this place is all about quality and community. I'll definitely be making more trips to Cranford, Perrotti's is truly one of a kind!

I've been picking up food here for over 25 years. I've never had anything bad. All the meat is…read morefresh and we like picking up package entrées for dinner or to put in the freezer. This time, I had the beef, lamb, and chicken kebabs. I love lamb and these were excellent. My only issue is that I never get an itemized receipt so when someone asks me what I paid for a specific item, I don't always know. I picked up a container of the red potato salad for the first time after a friend raved about it. Good choice Jeff!

Lovely experience. We went towards the end of the day and the guys there were super nice and…read moreaccommodating. The meat was super fresh but price can be a bit high but honestly the quality of it exceeded expectations.

Great cuts of meat !!! And cut to my liking, just the way I…read morerequested Also the sausage is so delicious, second to none