Chicago’s Best Butchers and Stores to Buy Meat | Eater Chicago

"Run by owner and head butcher Hasan Faraj since 1984, Albany Park butcher shop is my favorite place in the city to get goat. All the meat here is certified zabiha halal, so it’s an incredible place for Muslims to shop or anyone who wants to serve halal meat. Goat is one of those tricky meats; if you don’t have a good butcher, it can be incredibly gamey. But Lebanese Meat Market is consistent with their high quality. Besides goat, Lebanese Meat Market also has chicken and lamb. Albany Park is also a hub for Arab grocers, so after you pick up your meat, head to Sahar’s or Feyrous Pastries & Groceries to get items like rosewater, molokhia, Baharat spice blend, grape leaves, or anything else your recipe might call for." - Nylah Iqbal Muhammad