Grass-fed, pasture-raised meat for the people.
FOUNDED IN 2009, WE’RE committed TO WHOLE ANIMAL utilization and sourcing THE HIGHEST QUALITY PASTURE-RAISED MEATS DIRECTLY for OUR COMMUNITY.
Along the way, we’ve learned that great meat starts with great people, prioritizing long-term relationships with farmers and the education of our in-house team. That also means investing in our community, from hosting neighborhood pop-ups and collaborations with local restaurants, to making you feel welcome every time you step through our door.
Over the years, we’ve expanded our offerings beyond just protein, offering high quality produce, prepared foods and pantry items alongside our bar-setting butcher counter and ambitious sausage program. We also love an excuse for a party, and look forward to seeing you at our next Backyard BBQ—or down the block at our sister restaurant, Cozy Royale.
YOUR FOOD DOLLAR
An investment in a better agricultural future.
Less than 15 cents of every food dollar reaches ranchers and farmers when you shop at a conventional grocery store. At The Meat Hook, we’re proud that literally half of every purchase—fifty cents on the dollar—goes directly to our farm partners, thanks to our direct sourcing policies.
Kinderhook Farm — Valatie, New York
Meat the Team
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Brent Young
Brent is the strongest kid in class. He’s always up to something but don’t ask him what. Brent has a dog named Turtle that’s almost as wiggly as his owner. Brent loves Pittsburgh unconditionally. Brent is owner of The Meat Hook.
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Janice Schindler
Janice is from the desert. She comes to us from Western Daughters in Denver, CO. Before cutting meat, Janice spent a summer as a bus driver. Janice is the Director of Operations at The Meat Hook.
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David Diaz
David has worked his way up from porter to General Manager. He’s the fastest knife in the shop, the nicest and/or sassiest guy. He makes a killer chicken tortilla soup, loves beating his son at video games, and after ten years of hard work recently got his green card which proves there’s something good in this world.
David is our favorite bro.
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Breezy
Breezy is Brooklyn born and raised. He is made of chicken cutlets and red Gatorade. Breezy hates hummus, touching raw chicken, and loves putting ketchup on his pizza. Breezy has a daughter we’ve never met but we love very much. Breezy is the grocery manager at The Meat Hook.
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Sam Turner
Sam claims he’s from “New England” has a vaguely “Australian” accent and still hasn’t grown out of his emo “phase”. Sam was formerly a Sous Chef at Del Posto and has transitioned nicely to the somehow saner world of butchery. Sam will open this pit UP.
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Kim Plafke
Kim is from Florida. She made “brain mustard” at a Cochon 555 event so we hired her. Kim makes a mean biscuits and gravy. Kim is the production manager at the butcher shop.
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Don Guillermo
We are all working for Guillermo. I'm working for Guillermo. Even you're working for Guillermo. Don't let anyone tell you any different.
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Greg Bardwell
Greg is 6’6”, has two cats, and loves candy. His favorite food is macaroni and cheese. Greg is the Head Butcher at The Meat Hook.
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Bryan bissonette
Bryan loves breakfast burritos, his kid, and snack time. He’s from Clifton Park, NY and loves curse word music.
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Steve Young
Steve is a Cancer but identifies as a Gemini rising. He’s from Sleepy Hollow NY and he has a girl twin. Steve’s favorite food is a cheeseburger with American cheese duh, his favorite song is Total Eclipse of the Heart (banger). He may or may not be related to San Francisco 49ers NFL MVP 1992 and 1995 quarterback Steve Young.
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Jade Golden
Jade doesn’t have any normal socks. She’s from Christmas, FL and she can beat you up. Jade is a taurus, has a dog named Sadie, and is all around a badass.
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Castle Cordoba
Castle is the coolest guy you’ve ever met. He has a thick New York Italian accent but he’s from LA. We’re not asking questions.
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Malcolm Ting
Malcolm can’t complain about how he’s doing. His favorite food is shrimp heads and and he’s from Queens. Malcolm enjoys long walks on the beach.
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jenny hanrahan
Jenny is an actress. She can fill 15 pick up orders in the blink of an eye. She has lots of good pants and shirts. Jenny has a kind heart and an old soul.
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Sammy Townsend
Sammy prefers white bbq sauce to vinegar bbq sauce, but she is from Alabama so we will forgive her on this. The coolest thing she has ever done is play the drums in the AIR while the drums were on fire. We are waiting for photo evidence.
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Domingo Calel
Domino is a Pisces from Guatemala. Domingo does NOT like spicy food AT ALL, but he does love David Diaz’s chicken tortilla soup. When asked a slew of questions in order to make this bio, Domingo simply replied, "I am the strongest person at The Meat Hook" to every question. We don't disagree.
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Jessica Scalone
Jessica says the best food in NYC is in Flushing, where she is from. She says her dog, Sully, "the Lord of the Sticks and Gullet of Secrets," is the greatest dog in Brooklyn. You can find Jess trolling boys on the internet about how she is better than them at video games.
The Meat Hook Loves You. ❤️
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