Today I bought a whole chicken, a package of boneless chicken breast and a pound of ground beef…read more Both the whole chicken and boneless breast were spoiled. packages said good till March 15. As soon as I opened each package they both had an awful smell. First time I tried the Butcher Shoppe . Never again

The Butcher Shoppe is a small meat and butcher shop in East Statesville. They're located right on…read moreMocksville Highway beside Terry's Tire. They offer beef, sausage, livermush, fresh steaks, and other products. Great quality. Friendly service.

First had a chance to try the lamb salami at a holiday market. Have had steaks, ground, and brats…read more The taste is amazing. The sheep are raised on a solar farm, where they have shelter, and can maintain the land. The employees are knowledgeable and personable. They offer charcuterie boxes with the salami and other local products. They host Farm to Table Dinners, which I have heard are wonderful experiences. Never thought I'd be interested in lamb meat, but everything has been good!

Ferrucci's Italian Market is an absolute gem! I stopped in craving their Pollo sandwich (the basil…read morepesto chicken salad), but they had run out of the chicken salad. Since I thought they were out, I ordered something else. Instead of just preparing my "backup" sandwich, the gentleman working there surprised me and went above and beyond by making a fresh batch just so I could have the sandwich I wanted. Not to mention this was during the lunch rush. That kind of service is incredibly rare and speaks volumes about how much they care about their customers. The Pollo sandwich was absolutely delicious. I have been wanting to try it and I'm so glad I did! I highly recommend Ferrucci's to anyone looking for authentic Italian food and genuine hospitality!

The name captures the aesthetic - old tyme Italian Market. Walk into a small market with a deli…read morecase full of meats, cheeses, antipasto, and arancini. Find another case with a variety of steaks ready to be cut - ribeye and NY strip were just a few examples. The cases have oils and spices to enhance your cooking. At lunchtime on Saturday there was a line to order sandwiches but it moved pretty quickly. The meats, peppers, seasoning, and bread far surpass anything you'd get at a chain sub shop. Half a sandwich filled me up which meant I got to enjoy the rest for lunch the next day. Between cold cuts, paninis, and hot sandwiches there are a variety of sandwich options. Grab one of the tables inside or sit at a table on the sidewalk on a nice day and enjoy a great lunch at Ferrucci's.

We were traveling thru Troutman during lunchtime and I found Kat's Patch on Yelp. It sounded like…read morewhat we were looking for, so we stopped by. It was a slow-busy day, customers trickled in, but at a steady pace. It's been in business for a few decades, so we weren't surprised at the amount of people who knew each other. We ordered at the counter, sat in a booth, and had a brief wait, since the food is freshly prepared. Soon our food was ready. My husband ordered the "super pimento burger." (It was super because it was larger than the regular burger.) The burger was one of the best diner burgers we've tried. Hand molded, crispy edges, tender middle, and as tasty as could be. The pimento cheese was good, and the bun was very fresh. I had the foot long chili cheese dog. Simple, with American cheese, and a nice mild chili; the dog was grilled and the bun was soft. It was just what I wanted. We didn't order fries and I'm glad because the servings were just the right size. For dessert, we each had a fried apple hand pie. (I had seen the signs on the outside window and knew I just had to have one.) They were also made and cooked on demand and were absolute perfection: crispy, delicate crust, with a juicy apple pie filling. (Better than any other fast food place could dream of!) We are looking to come back for another enjoyable and very affordable lunch! (Tip: watch out upon entering the parking lot, there's a steep dip for low riding cars.)

local dive serving up simple rural breakfasts since 6:00 am; lunch officially starts at 11:30…read more.. place is better than half full with people coming and going generally picking up after themselves. I kinda like the overhead, 70s - 90s easy listening like randy bachman, thin lizzy, john mellencamp... but that just means old people eat here. real old. lost their mindfulness old. betting there's a home near here. lunch isn't really special so it comes in a little taller than andy jackson. a reasoable pile o' crinkle-cuts wrapped up to keep 'em warm. lightly salted and nicely frenched but could have been a little crispier. two tired hot dogs 'all the way' (beanless fine-textured chili, chopped white onions, and creamy white slaw) on warmered buns, moist but not damp. regular people food at budget friendly prices ain't nothing to be ashamed of but I'll have to get back for breakfast and mebbee a burgery thang and see if the needle moves.

Had a burger. It was as farm to table as farm to table gets. The beef for burger is from a local…read morefarm and the bun is also made in North Carolina nearby. It was juicy and flavorful. Also loved the pickles. Service was friendly. We got it to go but the outside eating area was available.

Quick Take Out Order for the Carolina Burger. Ready when I…read morearrived. Burger with Chili and Coleslaw. Added grilled onions and BBQ sauce. Nice sized burger, cooked as ordered to Medium Rare. Bun is a quality Brioche Bun branded with logo. A little large for the burger. Slaw was impressive. Chili OK. Burger had little bits of bone in it. I was unhurt but its disconcerting. Side of Chips is supposed to be Tallow Fries but they were same brand but Kettle Cooked instead. My biggest concern is the $18 price tag for a burger on bun with a bag of chips. I can't do it again. I'd love to support local but not at that value proposition.

Great restaurant! One of the best pizzas in the area. Definitely appreciate that atmosphere and the…read moreprices.

Shared parking lot wi the other restaurants/businesses in the back of the shopping center…read more Main dining area is located in the back. Saturday evening crowd. Pizza looked great coming out of the oven while entering the location. Complimentary bread, butter, oil. The Caesar salad was fresh and a nice portion. Entrees came out fresh and hot in temperature (after a little wait since ordering). Shrimp are a nice size but the grilled chicken was too thin (paper thin) and over cooked. I was in the area visiting from CLT, I would try the pizza if in the area again.

Good pizza. Order online and pickup. Get texts when pizza…read moreis ready. Wish the texts gave us a 10 minute head start, since the time quoted at order was 65 minutes out, but the Ready text came 20 minutes early. We have had the NY style 3 times, with sausage and mushroom, pepperoni, and the veggie. All were well cooked and hot when picked up. New local favorite (when we're not in The mood for Alinos).

This was a solid! A…read morefew things: 1. The Sicilian doesn't come in a smaller size unless it's part of a special! I learned this the hard way because my husband got the special and I just assumed the make your own was also a personal pizza. False. Ended up with a MASSIVE pizza, but also a good laugh about it. I should have confirmed. 2. The garlic knots are extremely good. Will absolutely get them again. 3. Both my husbands pizza and mine were delicious. I just needed a lot less of it 4. Service started out a little slow, but was really on top of things once we ordered. Ended up paying way more than I wanted for lunch, but this was my fault and I have a ton of leftovers.

This place opened up again under a new owner with a new name. They carry fresh seafood, meat,…read moreproduce, groceries, and beer. Prices are cheap. Nice place right around the corner. People are friendly.