Kenny C.
Yelp
If there's one thing to know about John Ratliff, the dude really knows his meat. Whether it's charcuterie, or aged steaks, or even sandwiches, Ends Meat is quality through and through.
My friends and I have been supporting him ever since he was running a small operation out of Greenpoint. Now he has the Industry City flagship, and this new location at The Market Line at Essex Market (don't ask me why they separate the branding because it makes absolutely no sense).
You can't miss Ends Meat - they're right at the left of the stairs when you downstairs to The Market Line. They have big glass displays of all their charcuterie/cheese, and meats. Everything you'd need for a fancy dinner party, or just a tasty dinner. They have whole ducks, house-made sausages, all different cuts of steak (some I'd never even heard of), pork, chicken, and even lard! They'll even vacuum seal your meats so you can travel with it!
Towards the back register is also a window of their dry aged meats. This is where the true magic is!
I've had a bunch of their stuff before (and was a longstanding member of their Meat Club!) so I know everything is quality. However, on this particular day, I was just there for lunch and got their take on the Muffaletta. Sure, it's no NOLA sandwich, but it was still pretty damn good. It may look small, but the thing is stuffed with meats and the delicious sesame bun brings it all together.
Stop by, tell John I said hi, and be prepared for the best meat money can buy!