For home cooks, the quality of a meal often begins long before the pan gets hot. Choosing the right cut of beef, selecting fresh poultry or finding a specialty sausage can make a difference in everything from weeknight dinners to holiday gatherings. Across the Ohio Valley, neighborhood butcher counters and grocery stores provide access to meats for grilling, roasting and traditional family recipes. The Best of the Best Reader's Choice Awards recognizes businesses that help customers put the right cut of meat on the dinner table.
McConnell's Market operates as a family butcher shop in Richmond, Ohio, specializing in locally sourced meats. The market highlights its sausage and bacon, with additional products that include beef steaks, lunch meats, sausage links and pork ribs. Customers can also arrange beef and hog processing using the shop's cutting sheets. Fresh meat and lunch meats are available on Fridays and Saturdays, while frozen meat is sold throughout regular business hours.
Federico Foods operates in Steubenville, Ohio.
Miklas Meat Market has served the Wheeling, West Virginia, community since 1977. Located in the city's historic Edgewood district, the family-owned shop specializes in beef, pork, poultry, sausage and cheese. Its inventory also includes grocery products, allowing customers to purchase additional ingredients alongside their meat selections. Beyond the butcher counter, Miklas has expanded its offerings with a wine section featuring more than 70 varieties.
Jacob & Sons Quality Meats operates in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
Sparkle Market serves New Cumberland, West Virginia, as part of a regional grocery chain with roots dating to 1955. Its meat department offers USDA Choice beef, with staff available to cut and wrap selections for customers. The stores also carry poultry, pork and other meat products alongside fresh produce, dairy, deli items and everyday groceries. Weekly advertisements highlight rotating specials, while the company's butcher tips provide guidance on selecting and preparing different cuts.
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