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and away we go…….

Welcome to 2010. Alot of great things coming up this year. Looks like i will be doing a pig roast event at 83 Proof on sunday jan 31. I will know for sure by the end of this week. In the meantime check out the website www.83proof.com.
I am doing another Butchery & Belgian Bier event at LaTrappe on sunday Feb 14th. Yes that is Valentines day. I will be doing a butcher demo with a whole pig. We will be putting together a pork centric menu that will be paired with Belgian Biers. Tix should be available online soon. So grab your sweetie and get on up to North Beach. Check out www.latrappecafe.com

Starting in March i will be doing some hands on classes at the Ferry Plaza as well as with Urban Kitchen SF.  We are putting together a knife skills series that will be alot of fun. At Avedanos we are also putting a new class schedule together. Go to www.avedanos.com and get on the mailing list.
If you are in North Beach go check out the new mexican street food place Don Pistos at 510 Union st. at Grant. Go in and say hey to Pete. He is doing some really fresh and flavorful  food in a beautiful space. He just opened a few weeks ago and iam totally addicted. Great Place. Just what North Beach needed.
I went and had lunch at Barbacco today. Chef Staffan and Chef Sarah are a blessing to the food landscape of our fair city!. Great menu filled with delicious food. The interior is beautiful as well. Go check em out at 230 California St. Right next to Perbacco. www.barbaccosf.com Though be careful not to walk into the mirror. Hehehe.  Don’t forget to become a fan of Dave the Butcher on Facebook.

Ok here’s wishing everybody a happy and healthy New Year.

Stay tuned.

Peer Respect

So today i was working up at Avedanos. I came out of the walk in and noticed 2 customers pointing at and talking about my chain belt that holds my knife scabbord around my waist. I wasn’t in the mood for the usual ” Wow that is a crazy belt” spiel i get all the time. I was busy and in my own world. So with a bit ( haha) of attitude i walk up and ask what i can do for them. Come to find out this was Dario Cecchini. The world renowned Italian butcher. I took a step back and offered them a little tour of Avedanos. Was so nice to meet a peer who understands and lives  the art of butchering. It is in the blood. I cannot express what a pleasure and honor it was to meet Dario and Kim. What wonderful real people they are.  This was a breathe of fresh Tuscan air. Dario is doing an event at Nopa tomorrow. If you haven’t got tix then get them now as he is a wonderful spirit . I can also tell you that he is a true life butcher/Artist. I hope our paths cross again in this short life.
Cheers Dario and thanks for the visit.

Awesome new event!

So here we are almost the end of October. I have been ordering turkeys all week. Yup THE holidays are fast upon us. So with that i have an amazing event coming up to usher in the season. On November 7th the Avedanos crew and I will be taking part in Primal. This is a celebration of open fire cooking. The list of butchers and chefs is amazing and iam proud to be in thier company. There will be a butcher demo, lots of great chefs cooking over open fires along with bier,cocktails and an array of wineries being represented. This event will be outside in St. Helena. Possibly the last outdoor event of the year. A portion of the proceeds will go to charity as well. This is a don’t miss event for sure, put on by the same people who brought Cochon555 to the Fairmont last spring. I hope to see you all there. Come support the cause, Avedanos or just your own need to get out of the city and chill. Go to www.artofthebutcher.com for full info and tix.

Back to work.

After a wonderful 3 weeks in Berlin Iam ready to get back in the groove.  I had an amazing time in Berlin. Reconnecting with all my amazing friends as well as meeting new ones. Stopped in at my favorite pubs and saw some great live musik. Berlin is a really special place.

Currywurst in Berlin

Had to have a Currywurst!!

DSC06514Great mascot for the butchershop in the Moabit neighborhood of Berlin. One sexy pig.

Really had a great time at all the turkish markets as well. So much amazing food.

So looking to October and beyond. There is alot in the works. Hopefully I will have a whole new series of classes coming up. We are also planning another event at LaTrappe for November of December. I also want to thank everyone that came to the goat event last month. It was really great to see you all there.

So stay tuned.

Eat well, Dave.