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Old 08-25-2006, 04:08 PM   #1
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Question re:The Whineing (?spelling) Butcher

would like to find this butcher shop for my next trip up...where is it exactly?
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Old 08-25-2006, 04:31 PM   #2
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We buy at the Dover Meat house often. It's about 3/4 mile off of exit 9E on Rt 16. Great steak tips and steaks.
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Old 08-26-2006, 05:08 AM   #3
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Default Whineing Butcher

The shop is in the same plaza that Patrick's Pub is...next to the marina. I think the place is great! The tips, as mentioned, are great and the Key West Chicken is awesome! Great marinades, and the staff is very knowledgeable. It's too bad it isn't a little bigger, I agree with fmgate that they need a bit more "stuff". I love to see these new businesses come in to the area, and hope people check it out. It's nice to get the special attention when you have a dinner party, bbq, etc, and you aren't sure what to get, how to cook the meats, etc.
I have also heard that the new place past the Belknap Mall toward Tilton in that new strip mall is pretty good.
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Old 08-26-2006, 01:14 PM   #4
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Another little out of the way place for great meat is the Meredith Center store just off rt 104 in Meredith.It appears to be just a convenient store/gas stations untill you see the meat display.The owner Barry used to be head meat guy at Walter's and his steaks are always excellent (he'll cut anything to order)Want 2" thick for the grill?....he'll do it.He always has at least three steak tips marinating...last time we tried the bourbon and they were fantastic.He bakes his own beans and they are to die for....a combination of lima,red kidney,pea and I don't know what else ....yummm.Barry knows meat better than anyone I've known.....durring the season he does all the local deer,moose and bear that hunters bring in.He offered me a little bear sausage once ...but I declined....told him I'm trying to cut back on the bear meat.
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Old 08-27-2006, 12:33 AM   #5
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SAMIAM is absolutely correct about the meats AND the beans! When Barry was at Walter's we used to buy all our meats there, and frequently indulged in those incredible beans as well. Now that I know where he's gone, I'll be making a beeline for Meredith Center! My mouth is watering already.
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Old 08-27-2006, 10:30 PM   #6
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Thumbs up Great place

I've been visiting the Whining Butcher a few times a week since they opened on July 4th. Andy and Gretchen, the two young people who run the shop, are extremely personable and helpful. They really want to make this work and are more than willing to entertain ideas about what we as the community would like to buy from them.

Apparently they will have less ready-for-the grill type products in the winter and instead will stock more home-cooked, ready to eat foods, like lasagna, etc. Wish I was going to be around for that!

I served the burgundy steak tips and the key west marinated chicken at a party last month and it was a big hit.

If you get a chance, check them out.
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Our friends bought 20 lbs of tips and lamb for a party Saturday night from the Whining Butcher.The steak tips were great but the lamb was fabulous!I must have had 14 pieces!Yummy!
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Old 08-29-2006, 09:34 PM   #8
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Default Yummmmmmmmmmmmm!

Waldo paid a visit to the Wineing Butcher this afternoon, and came away with two different types of marinaded tips, along with some nice Italian cheese.

He then went down the road to Beans and Greens for some fresh corn and tomatoes.

For dinner tonight we feasted on the afternoon's purchases, and I have to say all four of us were raving! Simply fabulous steak tips, and the cheese was divine. Paired up with some great veggies and a nice loaf of crusty bread ... perfect. We'll be making regular trips to the Wineing Butcher!
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Old 08-30-2006, 08:19 PM   #9
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Tonight, DRH and I feasted on some out of this world steak tips from the Wine'ing Butcher. It's been a long time since we had anything as tasty or tender! Even my 87 year old father could have eaten them . . . they were that tender. We grilled them up and ate every bit . . . and wished we had more! We will definitely be back for more and to try other selections. The prices were reasonable for the quality of the product and the staff was very friendly and helpful. I sure hope they are here for a long time!

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I have also heard that the new place past the Belknap Mall toward Tilton in that new strip mall is pretty good.
I stopped in their last night and we tried some of their lemon pepper chicken. It was excellent. Its not a very big store, but they have plans to add sandwiches and soups and are definitely worth the stop, especially if your on your way up to the lake on Rt. 3.
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Patricks is right across from the Mountain View Yacht Club in Gilford right beside Rt 11 at the lights at Saywers and B-Maes.I believe its the junction of Rt11 and 11b.
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Old 09-06-2006, 08:38 PM   #12
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Thumbs up Second Visit to The Wine'ing Butcher

Just had to post an update re: The Wine'ing Butcher. QL and I stopped there again this afternoon and got three different flavors of beef tips … "Steak House", "Grillmaster", and "Teriyaki". We had a very nice chat with the owners, Andrew and Gretchen. Andrew described for us the process he uses to marinate the meat, using modern on-site equipment to ensure the marinade completely penetrates the meat. He also told us a bit about his and Gretchen's backgrounds. They just opened the shop in early July, and he said they are anxious to expand their product offerings in the near future.

Back home, we grilled the tips and (like Pepper & Waldo) rounded out the meal with corn on the cob and tomatoes from Beans & Greens. What a delicious meal! The steak tips literally melted in our mouths. The tips are currently $7.49/lb and there is absolutely no waste. On our grill, about 6 minutes per side on medium heat produced perfect (i.e. medium-rare) results.

This is an excellent new Gilford business, and QL and I are quickly in the process of becoming regular customers. Andrew and Gretchen are very friendly and anxious to answer any questions their customers may have. Next trip, I think we'll try the marinated chicken.
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Old 08-30-2006, 11:12 AM   #13
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Wink New England directions...

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would like to find this butcher shop for my next trip up...where is it exactly?
For those of us who do not know where Patrick's Pub and "the marina" are - can we narrow down the location of this place and/or refine the directions?

I'm guessing it must be over toward Meredith or The Wiers but really have no clue...
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Old 09-07-2006, 03:38 PM   #14
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Default Location of butcher shop

It's in the same "strip mall" as Patrick's ... it's located in the building next to the Sears outlet. As you face Sears, it's to the right, kind of behind the boat dealer.
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Old 09-07-2006, 11:38 PM   #15
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Yes! That is exactly the location.

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Old 09-08-2006, 12:21 PM   #16
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Question Beans and Greens..

where & what is beans and greens ?
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Old 09-08-2006, 12:53 PM   #17
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where & what is beans and greens ?
Beans and Greens Farmstand is located on Rt. 11B next to Dave's Motorboat Shoppe in Gilford. To get there, turn off Rt. 11 onto Rt. 11B by Sawyer's and follow the road about 3/4 mile. Their fresh produce is excellent.

Here's the link to Beans and Greens' website: http://www.beansandgreensfarm.com/
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Old 09-08-2006, 12:58 PM   #18
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It is a farm stand / flower place / baked goods kinda place. In addition to fresh, local produce you can buy homemade cookies, pies, brownies, etc. They also have flowers of all varieties about which I know nothing. "Mee" plans a trip there every year with the van to buy mums for her family. If you come south on 11B past Silver Sands Marina, at the intersection where Patrick's Pub is, go straight through the lights. Follow the road, bearing to the left, and maybe a 1/2 mile down the road they'll be on your left. Kinda behind Sawyers.

You can find a map at their website ... http://www.beansandgreensfarm.com/


EDIT : Looks like DRH types faster than I do !
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Old 09-08-2006, 02:28 PM   #19
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Old 09-27-2006, 09:22 PM   #20
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Thumbs up gourmet butcher shop

hey that place is FAB! They have a unique selection of wines and a great little handful of some cheeses from europe and some local artisans! I am trying some organic chicken tonight, I am sure it will be delicious!
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Last week we tried some burgundy marinated steak tips and chicken sausages. Bother were excellent on the grill. A real nice shop on the inside, with nice staff. I hope they get enough business to stay open through the winter.
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Old 10-10-2006, 03:02 PM   #22
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Incredible. Now, I am a very good cook. And I can marinate my own steak tips. BUT, whatever Andrew is doing is so much better than anything I've ever done. The steak tips are incredible. Can't wait to do the chicken. We bought some tips for friends of ours who visited for the holiday weekend. We sent them home Monday morning. They called Monday night (10/9) to politely ask if, when we come to MA next weekend for a wedding, can we PLEASE bring 5 lbs of steak tips ?? Best ever. I won't buy tips at Hannaford or anywhere anymore, only from Patrick and Gretchen.
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Old 10-10-2006, 03:14 PM   #23
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donnamatrix - We've had their marinated chicken several times. It's absolutely delicious! We sure hope this new business does well, as we have never before found a local shop that has beef and chicken of this quality. And as you said, their marinating technique is outstanding!

Hmmm, I wonder if Quilt Lady is planning on something from The Wine'ing Butcher tonight!
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We had the teriyaki marinated tips last weekend. The overall quality of the meat was good but we were not thrilled with the marinade. The teriyaki was way too sweet, almost overpowering. Just not our taste. Honestly I think that the marinade Hannaford's uses is better, and neither compares to the meat house.

We did really like the store though and will be back this weekend to try something else.
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Old 10-11-2006, 10:19 AM   #25
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Quick question. We went there yeterday at about 6:00PM, and they were closed. Hrs?, days?
Thanks in advance to any answers.
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I had their filet mignon last week. It was world class!!
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Old 10-13-2006, 09:33 AM   #27
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We got a gift cert. for the wine-ing butcher by patricks..
The steakhouse tips were the best weve ever had !
Not crazy about the grillmaster marinade but the meat was very tender. Lemon pepper chicken is a 10 as well.
Great to have this shop right down the street
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Stopped by the wine'ing butcher on Saturday. Bought a bottle of a south african wine, some steak house tips and a bone in chicken breast and chicken stuffed with broccoli and cheese. Everything was excellent. I was very impressed with the steak house tips and the gentlemen who served me ( I presume the owner). He was very pleasant and very informative. I will certainly be frequenting the butcher shop.
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Hmmm, I wonder if Quilt Lady is planning on something from The Wine'ing Butcher tonight!
Seems to me... if ya want something from the butcher, you could surprise Quilt Lady and do the cooking!!!!

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Seems to me... if ya want something from the butcher, you could surprise Quilt Lady and do the cooking!!!!

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Most of the steak tips and chicken we've gotten from the Wine'ing Butcher have ended up on our grill ... with me doing the cooking!
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I love a guy that cooks..... QL is a lucky woman!
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As is written in the "Book of the Babes", in the chapter titled "Guys and Dogs" . . . "Guys are like puppies, the younger you get them the easier they are to house break."

But back to the topic of food . . . the last time I stopped in, Andrew said they were soon going to start offering some new items for the colder months. When he described the Key West Chicken stuffed with long grain rice and portobello mushrooms, I started to get hungry. Can't wait to try that!!!
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I love a guy that cooks..... QL is a lucky woman!
...and paints, and does electrical work and plumbing, and ...QL is truly a lucky woman!

Of course, DRH is a lucky guy, too! Because he married a woman who not only makes the finest quilts, she's also pretty mean with a trim-paintbrush, and not too shabby with a screwdriver and a pair of pliers, either!
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Union Leader article on the Meat House butcher shops:

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Went back to the shop on Saturday and tried the pork stuffed with apple and walnuts.....Popped it in the oven for 30 minutes and my husband raved about it. Amazing what good quality it is.
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